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Question: Did anyone else have water in their Espresso Machine when you first opened it?
Document: I'd agree with Kaden22 - This is a great machine but you have must preheat it according to the instructions, use a quality bean grinder, and get a correct tamp.I too thought the machine had bad seals as water came pouring out every time I used it. It was very frustrating the first few times I tried it. Yet, I learned  other espresso experts that you need  a good conical burr grinder. So don't waste your time unless  have a decent grinder.
This snazzy-looking espresso machine had our hopes up. As coffee roasters and coffee students we liked previous reviewers who talked this machine up. The first brewing attempt produced a bland drink with no crema as promised by Whole Latte Love. I then spent an afternoon adjusting variables. Our coffee is one day after roasting with a fine grind by Rocky Rancilio which cost more than the Gaggia Color. Eventually I took the temperature of the water exiting the brew head. 160 Fahrenheit.
I purchased this for my wife for Christmas brand new and when we opened it for initial use...there was water already in it. We haven't used it much so maybe I will upgrade my rating at a later date.
The Aroma is much easier to use, does not need a grinder that costs as much as it does, IMO is more attractive, and is at the same price point. I don't know why anyone would buy one of these Gaggias. Maybe if you have an expensive grinder, and your old espresso machine died, and you need a cheap replacement? Whatever. I am underwhelmed.
Is a good espresso machine. But this won't do you much good without the other tools. The first of which is an excellent grinder. The coffee experts I consulted said to spend the most on your grinder - it will make or break the quality of your end product. I listened and got a Baratza Preciso Coffee Grinder and the Rattleware tamper. I could see immediately how changing just one step in the grinder made a difference. You can not only see it, you can taste it.
Great overall machine. Coming up on a year now with it and I have only the most minor complaints. As other reviewers have said, the power button being on the back is kind of annoying. Also it is extremely light weight so you do have to hold it in place to insert the portafilter.First and foremost, this machine requires a good grinder to bring out its true potential. I didn't waste my time with the pressurized filter baskets because, well, I like real espresso.
This is my second machine....I wore out the first one. Made one to two coffees daily and I think the seal was starting to go. I decided I didn't need to shop around for a totally brand new one because I already knew how to run this machine and it fits me perfectly. I use the ESE pods and this machine brews it efficiently and delicious. This updated machine has a new filter system that makes the espresso even better.
The rubber ring should go into the narrow groove on top of the basket as if it belongs there... This will lift the basket a little bit, and make it seal with the gasket. And here it goes - great espresso, with lots of crema. Of course, seeing the failures of the engineers to properly test the device  before putting it on sale, I would not recommend anyone this product.
If you follow the manufacturers lead, you will you  let some water through the pump and then let it preheat for about  8-10 minutes. One more step is  to run a tad more H2o to preheat through the filter- then you are ready to tamp your coffee into the filter. Now run the machine et voila- you have a great cup of espresso.
[...]In December 2010, I heated up my "Gaggia Espresso Color" machine, to make myself a fine Illy and what I nearly got instead was a burn. Boiling hot water was pouring from the espresso maker, so it was hard to see exactly where the problem was stemming from. It was less than a year old when the machine failed.
Answer: Yes, I understand it was part of the quality check...