But I'm NOT sure whether frothing milk and brewing coffee can be operated simultaneous (at the same time)? I need this feature. Any folk on the forum has experience on this machine? Please shed me some light. TIA
SJM Senior Member Joined: 17 Nov 2004 Posts: 1,508 Location: CA Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Thu Jun 28, 2012, 8:37am Subject: Re: About Gaggia Baby Twin Espresso Machine
Oops, sorry to have to say the same thing about the Twin (as about the MDF). It is not a good idea.
It sounds like a good idea, and people regularly are enticed to buy them, but it doesn't take very long for them to come back here or to the Gaggia Group regretting their decision.
As anyone can tell you, I like Gaggias!!! ....except the Baby Twin.
IMAWriter Senior Member Joined: 4 Jul 2002 Posts: 5,464 Location: Brentwood, TN Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Nothing at the moment Grinder: Vario-W,Preciso-Esatto/KyM... Vac Pot: Adcraft SS, Yama 8 cup Drip: Brazen.Chemex, Hario, Clever... Roaster: Behmor 1600, CO/UFO combo
Posted Thu Jun 28, 2012, 9:32pm Subject: Re: About Gaggia Baby Twin Espresso Machine
Stephen, you were given proper advice, and your thread seems to be nothing more than an attempt to hype a machine. Unless you can prove otherwise.
As was said, around here, there is much respect for Gaggia single boiler machines, which serve as excellent starter machines, and for some, their final machine. But the double boilers discussed on CG are usually WAY& more advanced both feature wise, and structurally.
The least expensive is a new machine, the Breville DB. It is new, so the jury is still out on it's durability, but folks who own it seem generally pleased. Most other DB's go from $1799 on up.
Have you thought of an HX machine? You can pull a shot and steam at the same time, and a machine like an NS Oscar is less than $1000 US.
satimis Senior Member Joined: 11 Apr 2012 Posts: 36 Location: Hong Kong Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Thu Jun 28, 2012, 10:23pm Subject: Re: About Gaggia Baby Twin Espresso Machine
Stephen, you were given proper advice, and your thread seems to be nothing more than an attempt to hype a machine. Unless you can prove otherwise.
I have spent more than a week finding a good quality semiautomatic espresso machine and a grinder for home use to replace my semiautomatic Saeco espresso machine with built-in grinder which has been broken recently. Unfortunately up to now still I can't find my need. The machine and grinder must be available here with after sales service provided locally. Those machines and grinders listed by me on forum are available here with repairing service provided. I'm now looking for a single boiler Gaggia semiautomatic espresso machine instead, or from similar manufacturer.
The least expensive is a new machine, the Breville DB. It is new, so the jury is still out on it's durability, but folks who own it seem generally pleased. Most other DB's go from $1799 on up.
I knew it a week before. But it is NOT available here. Then I found Gaggia Baby Twin which is available here.
Have you thought of an HX machine? You can pull a shot and steam at the same time, and a machine like an NS Oscar is less than $1000 US.
I knew them before. It seems quite expensive for a semiautomatic espresso machine.
IMAWriter Senior Member Joined: 4 Jul 2002 Posts: 5,464 Location: Brentwood, TN Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Nothing at the moment Grinder: Vario-W,Preciso-Esatto/KyM... Vac Pot: Adcraft SS, Yama 8 cup Drip: Brazen.Chemex, Hario, Clever... Roaster: Behmor 1600, CO/UFO combo
Posted Thu Jun 28, 2012, 10:30pm Subject: Re: About Gaggia Baby Twin Espresso Machine
I have spent more than a week finding a good quality semiautomatic espresso machine and a grinder for home use to replace my semiautomatic Saeco espresso machine with built-in grinder which has been broken recently. Unfortunately up to now still I can't find my need. The machine and grinder must be available here with after sales service provided locally. Those machines and grinders listed by me on forum are available here with repairing service provided. I'm now looking for a single boiler Gaggia semiautomatic espresso machine instead, or from similar manufacturer.
I knew it a week before. But it is NOT available here. Then I found Gaggia Baby Twin which is available here.
Hi Stephen - these machines are well regarded single boiler units here in the US. I think they share similar internals but different exterior designs - both can pull very nice shots paired with a decent grinder.
I chew coffee beans with my teeth while gargling with 195 F water to enjoy coffee. What is this "coffee brewing" device you speak of?
satimis Senior Member Joined: 11 Apr 2012 Posts: 36 Location: Hong Kong Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Fri Jun 29, 2012, 12:29am Subject: Re: About Gaggia Baby Twin Espresso Machine
EricBNC Said:
Hi Stephen - these machines are well regarded single boiler units here in the US. I think they share similar internals but different exterior designs - both can pull very nice shots paired with a decent grinder.
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