Comparing Single Boiler Espresso Machines Part One

In this first part of an eventual two part series, Gail talks to us about some of the lower-end single boiler espresso machines available. Discussed in this video are the Ascaso Dream, Gaggia Color, Francis Francis! X7, Saeco Aroma and Breville Die Cast espresso machines.

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Howto & Style

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• espresso machines
• compare
• ascaso
• gaggia
• francis francis
• saeco
• breville
• reviews

[KellanE05]

Hi Do you have any Crew Reviews on any gaggia machines as trusted this brand for years and would love to hear your take on these machines

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

@KellanE05 No - we don't carry them and have no plans to, so no reviews. Sorry! - Kat

[Fakkan]

You're right on about the Gaggia Color. Mine has never produced an espresso that wasn't on the sour side. I've checked everything: grind, dosing, tamping, quality of the beans. I've tried temperature surfing with the steam button, which helps a bit but it's very inconsistent. Maybe I have a defect thermostat or the rvs boiler is just inadequate.

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

@Fakkan Sorry to hear about that :/ We're pretty sure it's just a design flaw but they may have improved on that since we stopped carrying these awhile ago. If you're looking to switch out, the Saeco models get nice and hot or you might just want to bite the bullet and get a Silvia :D - Kat

[davkem]

Hi, thanks for the vids, I have learnt a lot. Currently I have a Gaggia Syncrony Digital bean to cup but I feel it does not produce the best shot and I would like to change to a semi-auto. I am a student and on a tight budget but I was looking at the Gaggia Classic, is this a good choice? I am also in England to complicate matters! Thanks in advance

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

@davkem That's a good choice -- definitely worth considering. You'll need a grinder to go with it, though, so consider that in your budget, too. - Kat

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

@6002mac :D Thank you! - Kat

[6002mac]

Francis Francis the only machine with personality ...Well at least for me.... TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADER :P great videos ladies :)

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

Thanks for the feedback! We have part two coming up this week, so stay tuned. - Kat

[jmouka]

great vid! the info is really great... keep them coming.