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Mondo
30-09-2008, 14:00
This little machine has been reduced/replaced so its now £199 at HoF, normally £300 and online price is around £250. :D
Burble
30-09-2008, 14:03
I could do with an espresso maker but haven't got enough space left in the kitchen for it!
Jonny69
30-09-2008, 14:21
Wicked, nice one. Wondered why I couldn't find one in the shops at the weekend. What is the replacement model?
Mondo
30-09-2008, 14:25
These

http://www.coffeeitalia.co.uk/products.php?cat=21&OVRAW=Gaggia&OVKEY=gaggia&OVMTC=standard&OVADID=5976949531&OVKWID=45011733031

I am guessing either the Gaggia coffee machine ABS Baby which is almost the same rrp price as the Classic. I saw it in HoF at lunch, it has an redesigned easier access water tank but fiddly electronic buttons like you get on a monitr. I much prefer the "Switch" on the Classic personally.
Mondo
01-10-2008, 23:10
It's here :D :D :D


http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/2360/crw50642jh1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Jonny69
02-10-2008, 21:20
The Baby is a lame replacement in my opinion. Made of plastic, nasty switch setup, not good :(
Mondo
02-10-2008, 21:37
Get one before they are all gone !
AboveTheSalt
02-10-2008, 21:54
Here you go - Link (http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Gaggia+Classic+stainless+steel+coffee+machine+with +pack/114434911,default,pd.html).

Gaggia Classic Espresso machine at £199.99, down from £399.99 comes with a free accessory pack worth £50. Features include:
* Brushed Stainless Steel Exterior
* 1300 watt boiler
* Professional chromed solid brass filter holder & brew head
* Pannarello milk frother/steamer included
* Stainless Steel cup storage plate
* 2.1ltr removable water tank
* 3 baskets included to make 1 cup or 2 cups with ground coffee & 1 cup using a coffee pod
* Pack contains cups, saucers & coffeeThe same thing seems to be £280 from Amazon - Link (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gaggia-Classic-74507BCN-Coffee-Brushed/dp/B0000C72XS)

and here is another, more detailed Link (http://www.coffeeitalia.co.uk/proddetail.php?prod=gaggia-classic).
Mondo
02-10-2008, 22:04
I didn't get a free accessory pack ! :(
Flibster
02-10-2008, 22:11
Went to my local HoF today and bought a second one. This one will stay at work for now.

At last - decent coffee at work. :D
Jonny69
03-10-2008, 04:14
CURSE YOU ATS AND CURSE LATE NIGHT INSOMNIA. I just bought myself a Gaggia Classic :'(
Mondo
03-10-2008, 08:37
:D
AboveTheSalt
03-10-2008, 08:41
CURSE YOU ATS AND CURSE LATE NIGHT INSOMNIA. I just bought myself a Gaggia Classic :'(LATE NIGHT INSOMNIA + Gaggia Classic = Bad, bad, bad ;)
Burble
03-10-2008, 09:27
Must... resist... shiny.... coffee... making.... machine...
Flibster
03-10-2008, 10:12
Must... resist... shiny.... coffee... making.... machine...

Don't resist it...

Let it draw you in....
Burble
03-10-2008, 10:23
No. I shall be strong!

Well, I'll try to be anyway.
Mondo
03-10-2008, 14:25
Score !

Went back into House of Fraser and told the guy that i didn't get the gift pack and he gave it to me without question.
Mondo
04-10-2008, 13:11
Check it out !!!!! :D

I believe that's what you call half decent espresso :)

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/1267/crw5072tm2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Burble
04-10-2008, 13:44
WANT!
Jonny69
04-10-2008, 20:05
What coffee is in that RL?
Mondo
05-10-2008, 00:46
It is one of the Starbucks beans you can buy instore.
Flibster
05-10-2008, 00:55
It is one of the Starbucks beans you can buy instore.

:puke:

www.hasbean.co.uk
Mondo
05-10-2008, 01:13
:puke:

www.hasbean.co.uk

LOL, i know that site. I got some delivered yesterday, roasted the day before :D
Flibster
05-10-2008, 01:22
If it was roasted the day before, the beans should be reaching their peak in tasteyness either today or tomorrow. Depends on the beans.

Normally takes 3-4 days, depending on the bean and the roast.
Mondo
05-10-2008, 01:29
If it was roasted the day before, the beans should be reaching their peak in tasteyness either today or tomorrow. Depends on the beans.

Normally takes 3-4 days, depending on the bean and the roast.

I can't open it yet, i still have another jar to go through !
ChemicalKicks
05-10-2008, 02:54
****
Feek
05-10-2008, 10:38
I could do with an espresso maker but haven't got enough space left in the kitchen for it!

I'm with Burbs on this.
Jonny69
06-10-2008, 21:37
Damn they tried to deliver it today. Don;t know how I'm going to work this one...
Mondo
07-10-2008, 10:37
Have you got it yet ? :D
Jonny69
12-10-2008, 16:08
No :(
Jonny69
16-10-2008, 22:01
*sigh*

It's sat at my brother's house. Useless inflexible delivery firms.
AboveTheSalt
17-10-2008, 00:00
Now down to £179.99 :thumbsup:
Mondo
17-10-2008, 14:04
Bugger :p
Jonny69
18-10-2008, 12:55
Ah well, it was worth the risk ;)

This really is a spectacular machine. Does a fantastic espresso even out of cheap coffee that rivals any of the high street chains in my opinion. First one I pulled was perfect, nice big solidly made handle with a full size cup on the end of it.

Was buzzing off my tits this morning operating at a thousand miles an hour. Cafe Francais from Whittard :)
Mondo
19-10-2008, 14:59
Glad you are enjoying it as much as i do ! :)

And look at this crema !!!! freshly roasted beans, freshly grind, proper tamer makes a big difference !

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/3760/crw50982yh3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
divine
19-10-2008, 15:05
How does one go about turning those little shots of syrup into an actual drink then, as i'm not exactly what you would deem a fan of espresso.
Mondo
19-10-2008, 15:11
How does one go about turning those little shots of syrup into an actual drink then, as i'm not exactly what you would deem a fan of espresso.

You need to froth some milk in another container to around 80c
you get a large mug
Add syrup into mud
put the milk into the mug
pour in your espresso shots you already pulled.

Stir. :D
AboveTheSalt
19-10-2008, 15:13
And look at this crema !!!! freshly roasted beans, freshly grind, proper tamer makes a big difference !You are having a giggle, aren't you?

Incidentally, I believe that the Gaggia Classic is no longer available at the House of Fraser, even at £179.
Mondo
19-10-2008, 15:15
You are having a giggle, aren't you?

Incidentally, I believe that the Gaggia Classic is no longer available at the House of Fraser, even at £179.

Giggle ? no, :dunno:

As for it no longer available, yeah, i knew that was going to happen a few weeks ago, hence the start of this thread.
Flibster
19-10-2008, 15:41
Pack the machine tighter and grind finer and get a 1/2 - 3/4 size shot in ~30 seconds - this is a ristretto
Drink espresso straight.
Add the shot directly to some hot water from the machine for an americano
Add steamed milk to the shot for a latte
Add less steamed milk but more foam to the shot for a cappuchino
Jonny69
19-10-2008, 16:50
It does a good crema this machine. The one at my old work made hardly any crema using the same coffee.
Jonny69
20-10-2008, 16:15
Actually it's Santos Java, the Cafe Francais is in the freezer :D. Very similar and a bit cheaper to boot. Interested to compare now.