One of the newest additions to the Gaggia family introduces the new sleek lines of the Evolution. The housing may be revolutionary but we can thank Gaggia for not messing with a good thing as they kept the internal components the same. The high wattage dual heating element boiler has about the quickest heat up time in the industry. The 55 watt pump has power to spare, and is mounted on vibration resistant rubber mounts. The reservoir is easy to fill. Slide it to the left and pour the water in. You don’t have to remove it from the machine. Gaggia has been tested and approved for use with the world famous Illy pods. Gaggia’s new Turbo-Frother frothing wand is designed to help you get great froth with minimum fuss. The controls are simple and have all the necessary temperature ready lights. Use this espresso machine to its fullest, and each cup will be creamy, tasty, robust, and rich with flavor. The Evolution includes two stainless steel filter baskets (one and two shot), coffee tamper, and 7g measuring scoop. Available in Black.
Features & Benefits: Coffee
Commercial Size and Style Portafilter Handle
Some of the most crucial elements for producing high quality espresso are influenced by the Style, Size and Construction of the portafilter. Style: This portafilter is designed like a commercial machine and works in the same way. The coffee is ground fine and is tamped (pressed) firmly into place. Size: The size of the portafilter is also the same as a commercial machine. Is has a large diameter (58 mm) so that the water is distributed evenly over a wide surface area. Construction: The portafilter is made up of two parts, the handle and the filter holder. The handle is made of high quality plastic. The heavy chrome plated brass filter holder keeps the temperature stable throughout the entire brewing process, therefore producing a quality cup of espresso.
Commercial Brewing Group
This is the portion of the machine that the portafilter locks into. It is made of chrome plated marine brass, which provides a superior brewing environment through maximum heat stability and component longevity.
Boiler
The Gaggia boiler system is very unique. It is designed of highly conductive aluminum with two heating elements. The heating elements are imbedded into the exterior sides of the boiler, providing even heat distribution. Having the highest wattage system available, incorporated into a low volume boiler (3.5 ounces) provides excellent temperature stability and will heat up quicker.
High Quality Controls with Temperature Ready Light
The Evolution has three rocker arm switches. The one on the top is the main power switch. The middle one is the steam switch that when turned on, will heat the boiler to steam temperature. The bottom switch operates the pump and is known as the brew switch. To start the brewing process, just turn on the switch, wait until you have reached your desired volume and then turn of the switch. There is an indicator light that is illuminated whenever the boiler is up to operating temperature.
Housing Construction
The entire housing is made of a high-impact, heat resistant polycarbonate. The drip grate is made of stainless steel.

Gaggia has long been recognized for its ability to consistently provide reliable, high quality espresso machines. When they introduced the Evolution, they not only kept up with those standards, but also far exceeded them.
The Evolution is an aesthetically pleasing machine with a streamlined look that accommodates any kitchen counter. The charm, however, comes from within. The Evolution offers a high wattage boiler that has one of the quickest heat up times in the industry, complemented by a 55-watt pump that sits on vibration resistant rubber mounts. And with its commercial brew group and portafilter – which is approved for use with ESE certified coffee pods – the Gaggia Evolution packs a big punch into its tiny frame. To top of your espresso, Gaggia has also included their Turbo-Frother frothing wand to make sure you produce fantastic froth for every cappuccino.
Easy to maintain, the Evolution was also designed with removable parts for easy access. When the 44oz. capacity reservoir runs low, simply slide it out from the left side of the machine to refill it at the tap. The drip tray is can also be removed for simple disposal of waste water.
The Gaggia Evolution has a heated cup stacking service that allows you to preheat your cups before serving your beverages. Warm cups are desired in making perfect espresso because you are dealing with very small volumes of liquid, which can be cooled off rapidly if poured into a cold cup.

The machine delivers instant hot water just by turning the steam knob during normal standby (brewing) mode and activating the brew switch. Hot water will be dispensed from the steam wand. Use hot water to make tea, Americanos, hot chocolate, or other hot beverages.
The Gaggia Espresso comes complete with two stainless steel filter baskets for making either single or double shots of espresso, a coffee tamper, 7 gram measuring spoon, instruction manual, and interactive CD ROM user guide.

Reconditioned Items: 6-month limited warranty.
Origin
Italy

The Gaggia Evolution is a compact espresso maker, with a modern yet elegant design. The Evolution is a semi-automatic espresso maker, which means the the way it is operated is very similar to that of a professional espresso machine. As a result, with some training, you can use it to prepare espresso beverages, such as cappuccino and latte, of an almost professional quality.

Note: The latter has been unique to Gaggia since founder Achille Gaggia patented it in 1938.
In the home use machines, the same effect is achieved by a combination of a small boiler and a unique water pump. The pump is noisy and the usage of a small boiler causes a considerable waste of water (not that you should care about the water so much, considering the fact that we are talking about home use, but this means more cleaning up and sensitivity to corrosion). Another related compromise is the extensive use of plastic in the Evolution which puts doubts about its life span.
Who should choose the Evolution

Product Features
* Espresso machine with commercial-style brew group and sleek thermo-set plastic housing
* 55-watt pump; dual-heating element boiler provides exceptionally fast heat-up time
* 44-ounce reservoir; Illy pod capable; easy-to-use controls; turbo milk-frothing wand
* 2 stainless-steel filter baskets, coffee tamper, and measuring scoop included
* Measures 13-2/5 by 8-2/3 by 10-3/5 inches
* 2-Year Limited Warranty

The controls are simple and have all the necessary temperature ready lights.
Features:
• Commercial chrome plated brass portafilter handle
• Commerciall Brew Group
• 17.5 Bar Pump and High Wattage Boiler
• Durable Thermoset Plastic Housing
• 64 oz Reservoir Capacity
• Improved Turbo Frother
• Coffee Pod Ready
• Cup Warmer
• Comes with a Guide to Gaggia and a Interactive instructional CD.
Available Colors: Black (shown), Silver
Accessories included: Single/Pod and Double stainless steel filter baskets, plastic tamper, perfect crema disk and 7 gram cofee scoop.

Gaggia has been wordly known for it’s Italian past. This new Gaggia Evolution espresso machine adds to the already famous line of Gaggia products and speaks loudly of its name. This machine has a high end look without the high end price.
The dual heating, high watt element boiler has about the fastest heat up time in the industry.

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