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Gaggia Classic (Classic SIN 035) review

Gaggia Classic (Classic SIN 035)

CHOICE Expert Rating

71%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good taste test score.
  • Even coffee temperature when making consecutive cups of coffee, rated good.
  • Excellent instructions regarding pre-heating the cups/machine and coffee making.
  • Very good controls.
  • Cup warming plate.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Poor milk frothing.
  • Need to hit the filter basket hard against the side of the bin to empty it.

Type

Machine type
Manual

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
71%
Taste test score
80%
Ease of use score
67%
Milk frothing score
40%
Coffee temperature consistency score
70%
Measured heat-up time
1 min 40 sec
Time taken to froth 200mL milk
55 sec

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
Not available
Brand satisfaction score
Not available
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
Romania
Shop Ethical rating
C

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$770.00

Specifications

Capsule type
N/A
Type of heating system
Boiler
Water reservoir capacity (L)
2
Stated pump pressure (bar)
Not stated
Dimensions (cm, HxWxD)
36 x 20 x 28
Weight (kg)
6.8
Contents of packaging
Espresso machine, group handle, 1 ground coffee filter basket, 1 pod coffee filter basket, measuring spoon, tamper, power cord and literature.
Website
segafredo.com.au

Features

Standby mode
Automatic power turn-off
Removable water reservoir
Water tank empty reminder
Hot water nozzle
Yes (same as steam nozzle)
Removable drip tray
Cup warming plate
Recycle scheme
N/A
Cord storage
Programmable coffee quantity
Digital display
Espresso pressure or milk temperature gauge
Adjustable water temperature for coffee making
Adjustable steam pump rate
Jug for milk frothing
Milk frothing
Integrated

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