Espresso: Espresso Machines "Mini Gaggia" from Spain Italian Coffee Italian coffee beans, grinds and pods from LavAzza, Miscela d'Oro & Bristot. Volume Discounts! www.espressozone.com   Not Logged in: log in updated topics   new posts   new unanswered   search   faq   sign up   Discussions > Espresso > Machines > "Mini Gaggia"...   view previous topic | view next topic | view all topics showing page 1 of 2 last page next page Author Messages JonR10 Moderator Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 10,180 Location: Houston, Texas Expertise: I love coffee Espresso: E61 Legend, Livietta,... Grinder: Robur, B-Vario-W Vac Pot: Hario Tabletop, Yama... Drip: Technivorm Roaster: 1-lb US Roaster, Behmor 1600 Posted Sun Mar 27, 2005, 12:20am Subject: "Mini Gaggia" from Spain   OK - my addiction to cool machines shows up again!   I saw this one for sale locally and HAD to have it.   I was wanting a lever machine and this one is wonderful. Check this out! (Click for larger image)   Jon Rosenthal Houston, TX back to top JonR10 Moderator Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 10,180 Location: Houston, Texas Expertise: I love coffee Espresso: E61 Legend, Livietta,... Grinder: Robur, B-Vario-W Vac Pot: Hario Tabletop, Yama... Drip: Technivorm Roaster: 1-lb US Roaster, Behmor 1600 Posted Sun Mar 27, 2005, 12:23am Subject: Re: "Mini Gaggia" from Spain   Here it's shown with the accessories that were included. Never seen anything like this before...... (Click for larger image)   Jon Rosenthal Houston, TX back to top JonR10 Moderator Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 10,180 Location: Houston, Texas Expertise: I love coffee Espresso: E61 Legend, Livietta,... Grinder: Robur, B-Vario-W Vac Pot: Hario Tabletop, Yama... Drip: Technivorm Roaster: 1-lb US Roaster, Behmor 1600 Posted Sun Mar 27, 2005, 12:27am Subject: Re: "Mini Gaggia" from Spain   Here's where you fill it.  The design is an OPEN boiler.  It has a little plastic cap with vent holes to cover this opening, but the water is never boiled.  I measued the steady state temp at 92C (that's about 197.6F).  The machine keeps this temp rock-steady.  Extraction is at the same precise temp for 1 ounce or 2 or even 4 ounces.  (NO steam though - this baby is espresso only). (Click for larger image)   Jon Rosenthal Houston, TX back to top JonR10 Moderator Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 10,180 Location: Houston, Texas Expertise: I love coffee Espresso: E61 Legend, Livietta,... Grinder: Robur, B-Vario-W Vac Pot: Hario Tabletop, Yama... Drip: Technivorm Roaster: 1-lb US Roaster, Behmor 1600 Posted Sun Mar 27, 2005, 12:31am Subject: Re: "Mini Gaggia" from Spain   Here's a picture from down low.  the machine is is almost brand-new condition and it's so shiny that it's hard to get a picture without the flash making those streaks.  (There are NO scratches) (Click for larger image)   Jon Rosenthal Houston, TX back to top JonR10 Moderator Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 10,180 Location: Houston, Texas Expertise: I love coffee Espresso: E61 Legend, Livietta,... Grinder: Robur, B-Vario-W Vac Pot: Hario Tabletop, Yama... Drip: Technivorm Roaster: 1-lb US Roaster, Behmor 1600 Posted Sun Mar 27, 2005, 12:36am Subject: Re: "Mini Gaggia" from Spain   Here's the drip tray.  I would say it's a joke because it's SO small, but at least it's well-made and finished, fits well, and is stainless steel top and bottom. (Click for larger image)   Jon Rosenthal Houston, TX back to top JonR10 Moderator Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 10,180 Location: Houston, Texas Expertise: I love coffee Espresso: E61 Legend, Livietta,... Grinder: Robur, B-Vario-W Vac Pot: Hario Tabletop, Yama... Drip: Technivorm Roaster: 1-lb US Roaster, Behmor 1600 Posted Sun Mar 27, 2005, 12:41am Subject: Re: "Mini Gaggia" from Spain   The tamper it came with actually fits!  Plus it is bakelite (heavier than your average plastic tamper).  The basket it 58mm so my regular tampers work perfectly. (Click for larger image)   Jon Rosenthal Houston, TX back to top JonR10 Moderator Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 10,180 Location: Houston, Texas Expertise: I love coffee Espresso: E61 Legend, Livietta,... Grinder: Robur, B-Vario-W Vac Pot: Hario Tabletop, Yama... Drip: Technivorm Roaster: 1-lb US Roaster, Behmor 1600 Posted Sun Mar 27, 2005, 12:44am Subject: Re: "Mini Gaggia" from Spain   Look at how clean the portafilter is!!!  The machine seems to have been used, but only a few times at best.  It was actually in it's original box... (Click for larger image)   Jon Rosenthal Houston, TX back to top rcs914 Senior Member Joined: 30 Jul 2002 Posts: 528 Location: Tucson Expertise: I live coffee Espresso: Expobar OC, PID'd Silvia Grinder: Lux & Cimbali Jr Vac Pot: E-santos,Santos, Hario Drip: Krups Moka Brew Roaster: Turbo Crazy Posted Sun Mar 27, 2005, 12:45am Subject: Re: "Mini Gaggia" from Spain   But the important question remains unanswered Jon!  How's the espresso taste?  :-D I had this one bookmarked on ebay too, but I couldn't justify the shipping cost.  Glad it was nearby for you. There was pretty much no information that I could find on it; only brief mentions in the alt.coffee archives. Chris   Please remember CoffeeKids throughout the year:  www.coffeekids.org back to top JonR10 Moderator Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 10,180 Location: Houston, Texas Expertise: I love coffee Espresso: E61 Legend, Livietta,... Grinder: Robur, B-Vario-W Vac Pot: Hario Tabletop, Yama... Drip: Technivorm Roaster: 1-lb US Roaster, Behmor 1600 Posted Sun Mar 27, 2005, 12:48am Subject: Re: "Mini Gaggia" from Spain   And here's an early attempt at espresso.... It's a little thin but actually pretty tasty.  I want to play with this more because the drinks are wonderful.  Crema is thinner (so far - hehe), but the drink quality is outstanding!  I have never tasted the subtle nuances of my beans this way before.   Just awesome..... (Of course I have been informed that one has to go - it'll probably be my ELEKTRA) (Click for larger image)   Jon Rosenthal Houston, TX back to top Texbean Senior Member Joined: 7 Jun 2004 Posts: 225 Location: Austin, TX Expertise: I love coffee Espresso: Expobar Brewtus Grinder: Macap Vac Pot: Bodum Santos Roaster: IRoast, SC/TO, Hottop Posted Sun Mar 27, 2005, 1:08am Subject: Re: "Mini Gaggia" from Spain   Jon, You could get rid of the girlfriend and keep both machines! back to top showing page 1 of 2 last page next page view previous topic | view next topic | view all topics Discussions > Espresso > Machines > "Mini Gaggia"...   updated topics   new posts   new unanswered     search   faq   sign up   Not Logged in: log in Discussions Quick Jump: Select Espresso Discussions --Espresso Machines --Lever Espresso Machines --Grinders - Espresso --Espresso Mods and Restorations --Espresso Blends --Questions and Answers --Latte Art and Etching --Barista Jams Around the World --General Discussion Coffee Discussions --Machines and Brewing Methods --Home Roasting Talk --Questions and Answers --General Discussion Columns, How-Tos, and Reviews --Holiday Gift List Feedback --CoffeeGeek Columnist Feedback --Detailed Review Feedback --Products First Look Feedback --Quickshot Review Feedback --Guide Article Feedback --How-To Article Feedback --CoffeeGeek Podcast Feedback Members Forum --Bug Reports and Suggestions --Buy, Sell and Trade --Retail Coffee Jobs Offered / Wanted Ads --Coffee Recipes --Cafe and Bean Reviews --CoffeeGeek Site Info and News --General Off Topics World Regional --United States West --United States Central --United States East --Western Canada --Eastern Canada --United Kingdom --Western Europe --Eastern Europe, Nordic Countries, and Russia --Central and South America --Australia, New Zealand and Asia Symbols: = New Posts since your last visit      = No New Posts since last visit     = Newest post Forum Rules: No profanity, illegal acts or personal attacks will be tolerated in these discussion boards. 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