How does the Evolution of Gaggia stack up? #coffee #machine #technology #review

I have the gaggia pro put a 9 bar spring and bottomless portafilter some upgraded baskets a good scale nock box rocky grinder. I love my little set up. It's all you need. I'm having grea espresso and cappuccinos. Can't recommend it enough.

Well, it better stack up, buddy... here in Brazil, unfortunately, we don't have so many options. :/ ☕

Hoping to buy a home machine soon, I'm curious if the MiiCoffee Apex (Turn - Legato), actually will stand the test of longevity vs the Gaggia Classic Pro... only 20 years into the future will we truly know right? Am I wrong to notice that the Capresso EC Pro and the Apex-Legato are similar looking machines?

great review!

Picked up this exact model second hand last week specifically to mod. The Gaggiuino mods (the PIP at 12.54) turns the humble Gaggia into a flow profiling and pressure profiling machine like a DIY Decent. That is phenomenal potential at a super low price point.

Even though the Classic Evo Pro doesn't come with automatic pre-infusion, by turning the steam knob a half turn at the start of the shot for a few seconds (make sure there is a jug or a cup under the steam wand) manual and repeatable pre-infusion is easy to achieve.

I have considered this machine but I'm going with the Profitec Go

Well the Turin Legato (also under other names) is definitely competing with the Gaggia offering. I'm also disappointed with this latest model, not much of a difference really, just internal upgrades as you pointed out.

Great video!

Isn’t the new gaggia espresso style/deluxe machine the newer version you’re asking for? It is still simple with pid.

Gaggia and Boilergate are a fact unfortunately I am one of those affected, sad I really like Gaggia but don't buy one before they remove the coating in the boiler

Had to return my new Gaggia Evo after a week of having it due to nonstick coating flaking off through the steam wand and group head. Manufactured 06/2023. So disappointed! I had already purchased gagguino mod kit as well, so now I’m thinking about trying to install it in a Rancillo Silvia or a Profitec GO. There should be a class action lawsuit!!

Now, unfortunately, I have an EVO with the problem of flaking, but I have never heard anything about the EVO having a new heat stabilizer, no one else has mentioned anything about this, can you elaborate a little more on that detail, I don't really follow how it worked!?

Hey there Coach! Have you had any flaking issues with your Classic Evo Pro?

Hi, which tamper would be perfect for the Gaggia Classic Evo Pro? Thank you

Was going to buy one, but then heard about the flaking boiler problem. That would have been very frustrating.

Had to return two--the original and the replacement--because of the boiler issues

I just ordered one (the 85 anniversary edition)! I will roll the dice and hope I don't have the boiler issue.

I am OK with a plastic tamper because realistically if someone is buying this machine they are not new to coffee, they already have a tamper.

What I do have an issue with is that after Covid people started buying espresso machines, so it went from just enthusiasts buying these to regular people who just want a good cup of coffee.

The issue is a regular person is not OK with 15-20 heat-up time, this is why Breville and the new Gaggia that were developed after Covid have super fast heat-up times.

Gaggia needs to update the bowler if it wants to sell to non enthusiasts.

I bought a month ago and no problems.

Machines should not be using aluminium where the liquid comes into contact - its proven that kitchen utensils that are aluminium can contribute to the onset of dementia with a lot of use. My grandmother unfortunately died of dementia and we believe the plaque build up was due to continuously using the same aluminium cutlery for years and years. This one thing that puts me off this machine...

@Rydecoffeecoach I'm looking to buy either stock Gaggia EvoPro OR Rancillio V6, and then mod them with the gaggiuino modification. Looking at the boiler capacity and brass construction, I'm thinking the Rancillio although the Gaggia looks very nice. Any thoughts?

What about the lelits, like the Anna with pid

How’s breville barista express compared to gaggia classic pro??

Aliminum is number one reason to amnesia so thats quite unhealty. I can';t imagine alimum boiler and boiling wwater comes together and you take that metal everyday into ur body... Its now 9 bar from the box btw.