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Very pleased with the quality of the unit and it's feature's. Makes GREAT tasting coffees but, this is NOT the machine for mega coffee drinkers unless you dont mind the constant cleaning. It makes about 6 or 7 drinks and then you have to empty the dredge box and water collection unit. Dont get me wrong, this is an awesome machine....its just not for 2 people who each drink 4 coffees in the morning. :)
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
The Gaggia Academia is one beautiful barista though a bit of a primadonna, shallow and a total automysophobia (Fear of Being Dirty). In other words she is high-maintenance. There is of course some appeal to that if you want to dress up and make a big fuss over serving coffee to your friends in china cups with saucers to flaunt your sophistication. On the other hand if you are the type that needs 3 cups of “starter fluid” to float your eyes open in the morning, you may find yourself frustrated over the dependent personality disorder of this barista. We have had a Gaggia Syncrony Digital in the family for the past ten years and it has delivered over 15,000 cups of coffee near flawlessly with only occasional requests for attention. A barista who has earned family status and will be kept on staff should our new baristas requiring a particularly precise or careful approach tendencies leave our cup dry. The Accadamia seems well built and requires less that a computer science degree to program. It is relatively quiet (compared to the Jura) and it does not sound stressed at times that you should request a cup of coffee, (especially with the flow control full closed). Making milk based drinks sounds like backing the local feral cat into a corner. Oh yea and expect some clean up here too. Did I mention high-maintenance? The drip trays are relatively small and require attention every few cups along with constant notice that attention is needed to dumping these as well as the puck drawer before making your next cup of coffee. This barista is more concerned about keeping itself clean than it is in making coffee. I swear that it uses more water to bathe itself than it uses to make coffee. Hence the frequent need to dump the trays. This also gives the illusion that the water reservoir is only half its size. While the Accadamia has performed well thus far @ 300 cups, it has a long way to go to prove its loyalty to serving true coffeeholics. Local coffee shops have long learned the value of a beautiful barista and perhaps the designers of the Accadamia are cut from the same cloth. If waking up to a beautiful barista sitting on your counter stirs your soul then this is perfect for you. Your gem will invite many WOWS from your friends along with some envy.Read full review
Verified purchase: No
Purchased the Gaggia Accademia from Whole Latte Love outlet on Ebay. The machine listed as manufacturer refurbished, but it was brand new only it was not in original factory box. Whole Latte Love included filter, scoop, brush, descaler, coffee cleaner. Everything brand new. Packaging was double boxed with double cushion inserts. Better that original Styrofoam that the original box would have. So, the machine is mint new and Whole Latte Love understated all the other supplies that were added to the machine. Had to contact technical support to get it to prime since it was new, and technical support was spot on in advice over the phone- patient, clear, and solved the problem. Now, is this a great superautomatic machine with great extraction, crema - yes! And the temperature of the latte macchiato was good - had coffee temperature on highest setting. So far, I am pleased with this indulgence that makes getting the coffee faster and better. If you like waiting in line at the coffee shop on your way into work - great - I do not.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Refurbished
We've had quite a few super-automatic machines over the past 10 years...this one is undoubtedly the best one! It makes a perfect cup every single time and offers easy maintenance and simplified access. If you are thinking about getting a machine like this...look no further!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
The espresso machine is easy to setup as well as user friendly. No guesswork as you set up the machine to your preferences. I will say as some others have about the milk dispenser... it doesn't get the milk as hot as I would like it but it doesn't go through the machine either so it works as designed. If you want the milk hotter, then just use the steam wand afterwards, it does a great job. Once you select the preferences for the coffee beans and the coffee strength, the machine does the rest with a push of a button. Very satisfied with the product and would highly recommend to anyone wanting to purchase an automatic esspresso machine.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New