Crew Review: Gaggia Baby Class

[gitanoquisqueyano]

Thanks for posting this video. it seems that you guys really aren't crazy about this machine. i was considering getting this as it falls within my budget. In yours and Gail's opinion, which machine under $500 can produce a quality shot of espresso with great crema and frothed milk (maybe capable of producing microfoam??)? maybe even be able to practice some art. any help would be greatly appreciated!

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

Hmmm...well, this one would be a good choice under those parameters. I'd also look at the Saeco Aroma with the upgraded non-pressurized portafilter and the upgraded panarello wand, which makes pretty good milk. The Francis Francis! X7 Trio makes great milk and the shot is serviceable. Feel free to message me if you have more questions as I can't write very much in comments. - Kat

[roo514]

Great videos - so informative! What's the difference between the Gaggia Baby Class and the Gaggia Classic? Would you recommend one over the other? I notice the Classic isn't even on the Gaggia website.

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

Same internals, just aesthetic/casing differences. The Classic's switches last for a lot longer. - Kat

[stevelondon]

just curious - Why not make the shot first, then steam the milk?

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

On single boiler machines such as this, you only refresh the boiler's water when the hot water or shot is activated. Therefore, doing the converse means you won't refresh the water in the boiler often enough and burn it out over time. Additionally, espresso shots start to break down pretty quickly, so you want your shot to be very fresh and then mix with the milk, a chemical reaction which sustains it. Feel free to message me if you need more info - Kat

[nlmaxx]

the only thing they SHOULD Remanufacture at saeco/gaggia/philips/spidem is its name - BABY- ninni ouchi gucci dadda blabla LOL :)

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

Ha - yes, I agree :) - Kat

[MrAirshot]

and what i do to clean the steam is that i steam a water instead this will allow vortex inside and remove all milk

[MrAirshot]

she look similar to the gaggia new baby

does they operate the same ? what r the deferents ??

[nlmaxx]

you can remove the steamnozzle 2 rinse it out.

not all gaggia's have 3wayvalves, but New & Class have it, the water reservoir & weight may be less or more. the big difference is plastic versus stainless steel housing.

Gaggia does not officially support backflushing because it may splash hot water out the release valve into the drip tray, Gaggia is also concerned about failure of boiler seals, tubing and connections, etc , This is a legal concern.

you can backflush but at your own risk.