Overall Rating
7.5, Based on 27 Reviews
Avg Price
$229.00
Manufacturer
Gaggia
Machine Type
pump driven espresso, boiler, brass grouphead, brass portafilter, froth aider
Colors
Black, Silver, White, Others
Class
Semi Automatic Dual Purpose Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
Yes
QuickShot
No
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The Gaggia Carezza is one of the company's "budget entry" espresso machines. It features many of the same parts found on other Gaggia machines.
Greg Kaan (quality: 8.1)
06.07.2004
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: Ridiculous value has to make you think about the cost of many other machines
Peter Buckley (quality: 6.8)
06.06.2004
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: Very satisfied with the RPR!! (Results to Price Ratio). The costs are focused on what's inside (refreshing contrast)! The hefty commercial sized chromed brass head group / portafilter is a true standout for this price range!
Ron Moskovitz (quality: 7.4)
04.23.2004
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: A nice machine that will start you on the road to really understanding espresso.
Dan Hamilton (quality: 6.3)
04.21.2004
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: It's easy to spend more and get less. It's easy to spend a lot more and get more, too, but I'd rather blow the savings on exotic coffee.
Jason Jacobson (quality: 5.8)
05.22.2003
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Great middle-ground machine for the price, just watch your parts carefully.
Troy Howard (quality: 5.3)
02.15.2003
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: GREAT entry level espresso machine that makes shots equivalent to much costlier machines.
Ian Hirst (quality: 6.4)
04.23.2002
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: An excellent mid range domestic product at an entry level price.
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