Gaggia New Baby Espresso Machines

by Gaggia

Product Features

• Espresso machine with chrome-plated brass brew group and portafilter
• 15-bar pump; high-wattage boiler; 3-way solenoid valve; push-button controls
• 64-ounce removable reservoir; can make 2 cups simultaneously; steamer for frothing milk
• Includes single-shot, double-shot, and E.S.E. filter basket; coffee tamper; and coffee scoop
• Measures 10-2/5 by 9-3/5 by 15-2/3 inches

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 9.6 x 15.7 inches ; 9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 17 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000TBEU3S
• Item model number: 12101
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #101,997 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Color: Black

Amazon.com Product Description

Equipped with a high-power 15-bar pump and commercial-grade components, this high-end espresso machine makes it easy to enjoy consistent, great-tasting espresso or cappuccino from the comfort of home. The unit's chrome-plated brass brew group and portafilter, as well as the high-wattage boiler with two heating elements, provides excellent temperature stability, and its simple electronic push-button control panel makes operation simple. For added convenience, the espresso machine accommodates ESE coffee pods, can make two cups simultaneously, and sports a built-to-last three-way solenoid valve that gives the in-house barista a nice, dry espresso puck after brewing--meaning less mess and a quicker, easy clean up. The unit comes with a 64-ounce removable water reservoir and a 180-degree swivel steamer that produces hot water for tea, coffee, or soup, plus makes quick work of frothing milk for hassle-free cappuccino and lattes even a novice barista could master. Housed in durable ABS plastic with a polished stainless-steel front panel, the sleek-looking appliance will look great on any kitchen counter. Accessories include a single-shot, a double-shot, and an E.S.E. filter basket; a coffee tamper; and a 7-gram coffee scoop. Designed in Italy by Gaggia, one of the most respected names in the industry, the 1300-watt espresso machine measures 10-2/5 by 9-3/5 by 15-2/3 inches.

Product Description

The original high-end home espresso machine, the Gaggia Baby has been redesigned with new style elements to complement a long list of features. The New Baby can create consistent, great tasting espresso thanks to its commercial-grade components, including a chrome-plated brass brew group and portafilter, high-wattage boiler and built-in Turbo Frother. The newest addition to the Gaggia Baby is its polished stainless steel front panel, adding an extra touch of class to one of Gaggia’s most famous espresso machines.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good Bargain, September 2, 2010

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B. Speer (Auburn, California USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gaggia 12101 New Baby Manual Espresso Machine, Black (Kitchen)

Making my own espressos for about fifteen years. This is my second machine. Using it for close to six years. My model is the same with a slightly different exterior. Buttons in the same space with the knob on top. Also have the Silvia/Rocky Grinder. Each cost close to $350.

If you want to foam milk for most of your espressos this machine will be frustrating because the heater cannot keep up. Although I prefer espresso without milk when I want Lattes I simply microwave to heat and whip with Aerolatte 5 Milk Frother ($16). Friends this whips milk to "wet paint" thickness in seconds. I would never pay hundreds extra for a machine that makes lots of steam for frothing. If I owned one anyway I would still use the Aerolatte. Can you say "ten seconds"? Only thing you have to be careful of is WHIPPING THE MILK TOO MUCH, too thick, and it happens so fast it take practice not too.

Back to the coffee. Gaggia Baby has always worked well for me. Main skill is getting the grind correct. Not because of the machine because of the bean. That is why I paid as much for the Rocky grinder as the Gaggia espresso machine. Fresh beans can be ground larger first few days than a week after you open the package. Freshness is lost to volatility........it evaporates. Too much work for me but that is why roasting your own is best flavor.

The Gaggia brews just fine but no better than the bean you use. Warm up is fast due to the heater inbedded in the walls of the aluminum tank. Yes aluminum. This is why the machine heats up so fast for brewing. Many machines tanks are stainless. Our local water is very high quality and easy on aluminum. Always rinse and back-flush after brewing. Only takes seconds. Use Cleancaf cleaner and descaler once or twice a month depending on how much you brew. Without this espresso will become more bitter. Guess how I know ;D ?

Last but far from least: About a year ago I tried coffee pods. This machine has a smaller insert for pods many do not. Cost a little more per cup but brewing is much easier including clean up. Flavor is outstanding due to freshness. Brewing times vary by brand. Many beans are not available in pods so I still make lots from scratch. For the money this is a good machine. Got an extra $150? Then get the Gaggia Classic but they are the same inside. At $150 steps I would choose the Gaggia Baby.........Gaggia Classic........Rancilio/Silvia ($650). They all make good espresso IMHO.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great machine, May 7, 2010

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Chris "Chris" (Boston , MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gaggia New Baby Espresso Machines (Kitchen)

Truth be told I noticed most reviews about this machine are because they receive broken machines which are not fair at all. This machine is a very good starter machine and the guts of the machine are the exact same as the highly regarded Gaggia Classic. The only difference is the outer shell is a hard plastic where the Classic is all stainless steel. Not much difference in terms of shot quality between the two. if you want to save the money , I highly recommend this machine. It produces just as good of a shot if not better than my friends Breville machines that gets great reviews here on Amazon (not sure of the model number off the top of my head at the moment. I gave it 5 stars to give it a higher overall rating, but I'd truthfully give it 4 stars as I have tasted shots from machines that cost over 1k and produce amazing quality.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great entry level machine, January 17, 2011

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T. Gerber (Nashville Tn.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gaggia 12100 New Baby Manual Espresso Machine, Ivory (Kitchen)

I think for the money it is hard to beat this machine. I can't help but think that all of the people that are reporting spraying may not be giving this unit a chance. This unit WILL SPRAY if you do not have the right filter in the portafilter. The unit comes with a little plastic piece that fits into the portafilter. This a crema enhancer and if used MUST be used with the filters that have ONE HOLE on the bottom. If you are NOT USING THE PLASTIC PIECE then you need the double shot filter with MULTI holes in the bottom. Great little machine.

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