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Gaggia 35004 Carezza Espresso Machine, White
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Gaggia 35004 Carezza Espresso Machine, White
- 1425-watt espresso machine housed in ABS plastic with easy-access controls
- 17-1/2-bar pump; brass components provide temperature stability
- 1-1/5-liter water-tank capacity; ergonomic grip on filter-holder; drip-proof system
- Turbo-frother steam wand quickly froths milk; hot-water dispenser for convenience
- Measures 13-2/5 by 10-2/3 by 9-1/4 inches
Product Description
The Carezza is a modern designed espresso machine with the soul of the Gaggia's traditional equipment. This economical machine will perform at the same level as Gaggia's more expensive models, but uses a plastic housing to minimize weight and production costs. For those who desire the pure Italian bloodlines and flashy style, the Carezza is a perfect choice. Available in White. Please see Other Info tab for a complete list of features for these items. .
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Gaggia 35004 Carezza Espresso Machine, White
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- Publisher: Gaggia
- Label: Gaggia
- Studio: Gaggia
- Average Customer Review: based on 2 reviews
- Sales Rank in Kitchen & Housewares: #32691
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Summary: Good coffe, but big and messy 2007-04-04
Comment: The Carezza will produce good coffee, with crema, as advertised, but I found it too large for the kitchen counter -- and more important -- very messy. The frothing wand leaked, the seal around the coffee basket leaked steam, the sleeve on the frothing wand explosively discharged (milk everywhere). The machine also requires a lot of cleaning, including in places that are not very convenient to get at.
The clincher, however, was that the cappuccino (as opposed to espresso) was no better than with my 10-year old Krups steam machine. The Krups took a lot of experimentation to produce good coffee (Hint: start with Caribou Coffee, Consumer Reports' top-rated beans) but having mastered the process, I can consistently produce better coffee than Starbucks, and probably Dunn Brothers (but not Caribou Coffee -- only in the Midwest).
The Krups will even produce crema. Make one cup of espresso at a time, measure the water/coffee carefully, systematize the extraction process -- the same every time, and then change one variable at a time until you get it. With a small number of variables, it's not rocket science.
While I'm at it, the purists' claim that only a burr grinder can produce good coffee doesn't square with my experience. I have a 10-year old GE One-Touch coffee grinder (about $15.) that does better than the Cuisineart burr grinder I tried.
Oh, yeah. I sent the Carezza back. Too much hassle for the slight improvement in expresso, since I mostly drink cappuccino.
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Summary: Good performance for the price 2006-12-27
Comment: I've had this machine for over two years now, and am very pleased with it. While I don't know all the technical details of espresso machines, I know that I get a latte from my Carezza just as good as from the coffeehouse (often better, because I order my beans and get the types that I know produce good espresso). It is easy to use and heats up fast. I have had only one performance issue, and that was my fault. I recently had to order a new frothing wand assembly. I had failed to religously take apart the assembly in total from time to time and give it a good cleaning. Finally, it became clogged and would no longer produce froth. In fact, it was so gunked up with milk residue that I ended up cracking the plastic nut that holds it all together as I tried to unscrew it. I now take the frothing wand apart after each use and rinse/clean all parts. It is not a big hassle. Saves having your machine go down and ordering a new one from Gaggia ($12.25).
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