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Gaggia Classic (Classic SIN 035) review

Manual home espresso coffee machine. Priced at $770.

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Jug for milk frothing View more details.

Whether the machine comes with a milk jug for frothing or not.

No
Milk frothing View more details.

Manual machines generally contain integrated milk frothers. Capsule machines often have a separate milk frother which you either need to buy separately, or as part of a bundle. Some capsule machines use milk-based capsules.

Integrated
Standby mode
No
Automatic power turn-off
No
Removable water reservoir
Yes
Water tank empty reminder View more details.

Whether there is an alert to tell you the water tank is low.

No
Hot water nozzle
Yes (same as steam nozzle)
Removable drip tray
Yes
Cup warming plate View more details.

A place to warm your cup while preparing the brew, usually at the top of the machine. A warm cup maintains the coffee temperature for longer, preventing it from cooling too quickly.

Yes
Recycle scheme View more details.

Some capsule manufacturers provide a recycling scheme.

Cord storage
No
Programmable coffee quantity View more details.

Whether you can adjust the amount of water that pours into the shot.

No
Digital display
No
Espresso pressure or milk temperature gauge
No
Adjustable water temperature for coffee making
No
Adjustable steam pump rate
No
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