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Date: 01 Aug 2006 04:58:04
From: creativeflood
Subject: Lello 45900 vs.Gaggia 35008
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Hi, any experts out there have a recommendation between these 2
machines? I'm looking for a starter machine and both are on sale at
Amazon. The Gaggia is $70 more then the Lello. Just wondering if it's
worth the extra $70 for a latte drinker.
Thanks
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Date: 01 Aug 2006 11:14:44
From: creativeflood
Subject: Re: Lello 45900 vs.Gaggia 35008
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Thanks Bob, maybe I'll fork over the extra $70 for the extra 500 watts.
Bobcat wrote:
> creativeflood wrote:
> > Hi, any experts out there have a recommendation between these 2
> > machines? I'm looking for a starter machine and both are on sale at
> > Amazon. The Gaggia is $70 more then the Lello. Just wondering if it's
> > worth the extra $70 for a latte drinker.
> > Thanks
>
> The big difference I see is the 950 watts in the Lello and 1400 in the
> Gaggia. If you didn't expect to make more than a double espresso the
> 950 would work OK. Since you mention lattes......I'd be cautious of
> such a low wattage machine.
>
> I used a 950 watt Saeco Aroma at home for about a year and it required
> lots of practice, perfect timing of the heating cycle, and some luck to
> get a really good shot. Steaming milk was a different story......it was
> almost impossible to do it very well.
>
> Bob Von Kaenel / Brewster's Coffees / Lincoln, Nebraska
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Date: 01 Aug 2006 11:06:49
From: Bobcat
Subject: Re: Lello 45900 vs.Gaggia 35008
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creativeflood wrote:
> Hi, any experts out there have a recommendation between these 2
> machines? I'm looking for a starter machine and both are on sale at
> Amazon. The Gaggia is $70 more then the Lello. Just wondering if it's
> worth the extra $70 for a latte drinker.
> Thanks
The big difference I see is the 950 watts in the Lello and 1400 in the
Gaggia. If you didn't expect to make more than a double espresso the
950 would work OK. Since you mention lattes......I'd be cautious of
such a low wattage machine.
I used a 950 watt Saeco Aroma at home for about a year and it required
lots of practice, perfect timing of the heating cycle, and some luck to
get a really good shot. Steaming milk was a different story......it was
almost impossible to do it very well.
Bob Von Kaenel / Brewster's Coffees / Lincoln, Nebraska
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