Product Description

The home semi-automatic revolution has arrived with the Gaggia Baby Twin. In addition to a high wattage brewing boiler, the Gaggia Baby Twin has a rapid steam boiler just for frothing and steaming milk. An active cup warmer, commercial brew group and portafilter, as well as brushed stainless steel housing make the Twin one of the most outstanding machines in its field. The touch ring control panel with green buttons is user-friendly, and features 2 programmable brewing buttons for consistent espresso shots, time after time. Plus, the stainless steel Turbo Frother attachment helps you create delectable lattes and cappuccinos in moments, making this Gaggia machine an invaluable addition to any espresso-lover’s kitchen.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #294154 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Stainless Steel
• Brand: Gaggia
• Model: 12500
• Dimensions: 15.70" h x 9.60" w x 10.40" l,

Features

• Espresso machine with chrome-plated brass brew group and portafilter
• 15-bar pump; dual heating system; preinfusion function; removable reservoir; steamer
• User-friendly electronic touch-ring control panel; 2 programmable brewing selections
• 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

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 provides a chrome-plated brass brew group and portafilter for excellent temperature stability, as well as a dual heating system, one boiler for brewing and a Thermoblock for steaming. Its user-friendly electronic touch-ring control panel with green buttons includes two programmable brewing selections for consistent espresso shots, time after time. The machine also offers a preinfusion function, which allows for adjusting the dosage settings so that the water produced for the coffee dose gets preceded by a pre-infusion step.

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 60-ounce removable reservoir and a 180-degree swivel steamer that produces hot water for tea, coffee, or soup, and makes quick work of frothing milk, for hassle-free cappuccino and lattes even a novice barista could master. Other highlights include a cup-warming plate; a Rapid Steam function, which eliminates the waiting time between making espresso and producing a thick foamy crema; and brushed stainless-steel housing that 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 coffee scoop. Designed in Italy by Gaggia, one of the most respected names in the industry, the 1425-watt espresso machine measures 10-2/5 by 9-3/5 by 15-2/3 inches.

Customer Reviews

awesome espresso but smelly steamer
i love the espresso this machine puts out but the entire machine is somewhat tainted for me given that the steamer has always smelled and made milk and water taste very very strongly of some kind of oil. at least there are separate espresso and steamer boilers. seriously, think motor oil or bicycle chain oil. ick, it is hard to get the taste and smell of my first few attempts at foaming out of my mouth and nose. i called the company and they suggested a descaling agent which did help, but still for the price for goodness sake it would be nice to have that taken care of at the factory.

Ok espresso but bad Foamer
This is a great espresso machine for home use if you are an espresso lover. However, avoid this machine if you want to make latte or cappuccino. I have had this machine for more than a month now and I have been using it relatively frequently. The foamer works great but the foam always comes out smelly. (like plastic or rubber smell). This problem was also addressed in another review on Amazon.

Overall, Gaggia Baby twin is a very aesthetically pleasing and durable espresso maker. It's very well made and it will last you a life time. However I would avoid this machine just for the fact that you can't make good latte or cappuccino with it.

Excellent Espresso Machine!
I bought this for my wife for Christmas and we've been ecstatic with it's performance. We originally had a Gaggia Classic 4 yrs ago so we were very familiar with the operation. The double boiler system just makes the espresso and steam sooo much quicker and easier. No waiting for the boiler to bring the water up to steam temp after making the espresso. This product is highly recommended!