Best Learning Machine
Gaggia Classic Pro
Gaggia
The tradeoff: no auto features, requires more learning than the Bambino Plus.
- 58mm portafilter
- Commercial group head
- Real steam wand
- Made in Italy
Pros
- The best machine for beginners who want to genuinely learn espresso craft rather than avoid it
- 58mm commercial portafilter and group head produce espresso indistinguishable from a café when properly dialed
- The most active online beginner community of any single machine
- A machine that does not need to be replaced as skills develop
Cons
- No auto features, requires more learning than the Bambino Plus
- Temperature surfing required without a PID mod
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