I have always had trouble steaming milk on the Gaggia classic, I’ve had it for over a year. It’s been very frustrating due to the small boiler. I’m looking to upgrade to the Mara X. Does it consistently produce better milk? My Gaggia milk is always inconsistent. Thanks.
The Gaggia is a bit of a learning curve but it honestly can produce milk just as nice as milk from a La Marzocco, Slayer, etc. The key is to start steaming about 20 seconds after you hit the steam button (instead of steaming once the steam light is on). I think this hack came from Lance Hedrick's first video on the Gaggia. My friend, Justin, who competes in the Coffee Fest Latte Art Championships poured an absolute banger off milk I steamed with my Gaggia. But to answer your question, yes, the Mara X does produce more steam pressure and at a more consistent rate than the Gaggia. I'd say the learning curve has come much quicker but since my wife only drinks decaf and I drink mostly espresso, I honestly haven't poured many bangers with it... yet.
Hey! Yes, the steam pressure is good. I'm not a huge fan of the steam wand tip, but the steam pressure is solid. I've never used a Barista Pro, so I can't speak to the difference. If the Barista Pro is anything like the Bambino, the difference would be night and day haha.
I think the Gaggia's value has gone up recently due to all of the new potential mods, so it might be a decent time to do that if you want. I sold mine, along with my DF64 and a bunch of accessories, for $1k. That was almost enough to fully cover this purchase since it was at a discount.
@@nathanjhanna sounds like a good deal! Thanks for the reco. I got the 30th Anniv edition, i love it for the looks too! It has become a display for a while ngl 😅 got myself enjoying more of pour over, but yeah Mara X has always been what i want for a machine.
Beautiful machine!
It really is!! I love an open group head design.
Can you tell me about your grinder??
I have always had trouble steaming milk on the Gaggia classic, I’ve had it for over a year. It’s been very frustrating due to the small boiler. I’m looking to upgrade to the Mara X. Does it consistently produce better milk? My Gaggia milk is always inconsistent. Thanks.
The Gaggia is a bit of a learning curve but it honestly can produce milk just as nice as milk from a La Marzocco, Slayer, etc. The key is to start steaming about 20 seconds after you hit the steam button (instead of steaming once the steam light is on). I think this hack came from Lance Hedrick's first video on the Gaggia. My friend, Justin, who competes in the Coffee Fest Latte Art Championships poured an absolute banger off milk I steamed with my Gaggia.
But to answer your question, yes, the Mara X does produce more steam pressure and at a more consistent rate than the Gaggia. I'd say the learning curve has come much quicker but since my wife only drinks decaf and I drink mostly espresso, I honestly haven't poured many bangers with it... yet.
Is the steam good on this machine? Looking for a good upgrade from our breville barista pro.
Hey! Yes, the steam pressure is good. I'm not a huge fan of the steam wand tip, but the steam pressure is solid. I've never used a Barista Pro, so I can't speak to the difference. If the Barista Pro is anything like the Bambino, the difference would be night and day haha.
I wanna sell my gaggia too for this 😍
I think the Gaggia's value has gone up recently due to all of the new potential mods, so it might be a decent time to do that if you want. I sold mine, along with my DF64 and a bunch of accessories, for $1k. That was almost enough to fully cover this purchase since it was at a discount.
@@nathanjhanna sounds like a good deal! Thanks for the reco.
I got the 30th Anniv edition, i love it for the looks too! It has become a display for a while ngl 😅
got myself enjoying more of pour over, but yeah Mara X has always been what i want for a machine.
@@BlueberryouWhen Lelit had 20% sales last year. I immediately sold my Gaggia for Lelit Mara X. Worth it 😉
why do you shake your milk? is it not homogenized
Good question haha, I think force of habit since we used to buy non homogenized milk!