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You can try to find a Gaggia Brera .. I got this one local for 30 usd That last sale on eBay was like 350 for one
For that amount a Gaggia Brera, or any of the slightly better Gaggia models…worth considering a refurbished unit from someplace dependable such as wholelattelove.com.
HI,
Just over a year ago, I purchased a Gaggia Brera SA machine. I love the Superautomatic - but I find the "tall" coffees a bit lacking.
I KNOW it's an espresso machine, and I'm not expecting what I'd get from a pour over or French press, but wondering if there are any good machines >$1000 that make good, great, or even just "pretty damn good" tall coffees? I have strength settings maxxed for my Gaggia, and though I'm not nearly the coffee expert all of you are, I love the espresso and think the "tall" coffees are just ok. I'd like to improve on that if possible.
We have a Gaggia Berra that costs less than $500. It makes espresso and demi-tasse. Has a steam wand. It’s maybe 8 years old. Gaggia is a decent brand and even the lower end Brera attests to that.
My Gaggia Brera has been going strong for 3-4 years now. Really good coffee imo, but I only do espresso shots, never used it for milk. Maintenance is easy, just an occasional cleaning. I finally had to dig in and clean out the grinder and it was pretty simple (Im a lousy mechanic). Hope to get many more years out of it.
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