GAGGIA boilergate update + under $150 espresso machine I'm using now 

Seeing a RU-vidr with all the tools needed for a great coffee without breaking the bank is refreshing!

Thank you for posting this video. I had the same machine with the same flaking issue and I was extremely annoyed that I was drinking Teflon flakes for possibly over a month and a half, regardless of whether it is food safe. Fortunately Amazon approved my late return request (2 weeks past the return date) and the process was quick (within minutes of my request they had sent me a return label) and efficient (easy UPS store drop off). Based on what I'm reading the experience at Gaggia/Whole Latte Love has been a hassle. They are probably over run with requests, but requiring that the machine be "like new" is ridiculous, as you stated it's their problem, they should allow returns for all Evo machines with this issue, regardless of use. For my replacement I ordered the Cafelat Robot for about the same price as the Gaggia Evo. It's a completely different type of espresso machine, hand lever vs. automatic pump, but I'm looking forward to the traditional lever espresso making experience.

Thank you for sharing your experience!

Wow. You are ALL in with your coffee bar. Very nice. I am here in Madagascar and I found a store selling Italian restaurant equipment. They had some 2019 GCP so I was very excited. We have great coffee from the central highlands Itasy region. Now I need to find a good grinder here. Happy espresso!!!

Hello, I came across your video and I'm in the same exact boat. I just bought the exact same machine (before xmas, also in white) and getting flakes from the boiler into my cup. In the process of returning for a store credit as well. Thinking about upgrading to the ECM Casa V with an eco-brass boiler and getting away from the aluminum boilers all together. Was looking at Bezzera BZ 10 but it's just to large at 17" in depth for my countertop. Breville dual boiler would be a sweet machine, good choice since you already have that great Eureka grinder. Thanks for sharing your experience, good to know that someone has the exact same issues that I've been going through too. All the best!

Great video I was thinking about the gaggia and thankfully found this video

Thank you so much for sharing this content! I posted in your last video how we're on a similar journey with our white Gaggia / Specialita setups. I also use a puck screen! 😀 I find it so much cleaner for the group head and forgiving with puck prep. I had boilergate issue too and thanks to your last video, I pushed WLL for credit, and just received the refund literally 2 hrs ago! Their customer service is really top notch. To minimize the time I would be out of a machine I took a risk and purchased a different machine from WLL the very same day I shipped the Gaggia back. As a replacement I thought about the Profitec Go originally, but ultimately decided I wanted a stainless steel boiler so upped my game to the ECM Classika PID with free flow control upgrade (not sure I needed this TBH). About triple the price of the Gaggia EVO but so far so good for my needs. The E61 group looks very impressive and it is satisfying when you pull the lever to start the extraction. It is a single boiler and the bigger 750ml boiler takes longer than the tiny Gaggia boiler for the steaming / recovery. Thought about dual boiler / HX machines as my wife likes milk based lattes whereas I am only drinking Americanos, but decided to just suck up the extra couple of minutes in my workflow and avoid the expense of the dual boiler or the potential lack of temperature consistency with HX machines. Unfortunately I agonize / research like crazy and somehow alway have buyers remorse no matter what I get, but price wise I think I had to draw the line at the Classika and so far am very pleased with it. I wish you the best of luck with whatever machine you decide to get. BTW, I love your current setup!

Really nicely done video. You get huge props from me for the grinder. That is my weak point right now. PS. love your ring.

I was considering the Breville Bambino models. Do you think the CasaBrews one you got is just as good? Thanks

Your brown eye shadow really makes your blue eyes pop ❤

You have made the best of a difficult situation. Clearly I was not the only one who suggested the GO! Well you’ll have a store credit at WLL and you can wait till you find the perfect match of aesthetics and functionality. As you know I have the GO but also have a 1991 Olympia Cremina which still knocks out fabulous shots and has great steaming for milk-based drinks. Happy coffee from a fellow nerd.

Thanks for the update on Gaggia. I sent in my GCEP two weeks ago. It is an unfortunate situation for everyone involved. I hope it gets resolved soon. This experience has motivated me to just buy once and cry once. I'm looking at the Profitect Pro 300, Breville Dual Boiler, or the BZ13. Most likely will go for the Dual Boiler. I hear Breville or WLL will have a sale on the BDB about once or twice a year. Hopefully they will have one soon!

All that matters that you like the espresso machine that you are using . Your hair looks cute like that . Have a great day 😊💞

Wow beautiful shot ☕️ would never even know you weren’t using a pro machine. Love your flower mugs so pretty can you link them? Thank you 😊

How about the Rancilio Silvia M Espresso Machine - Manufacturer Marked from WLL and Barista Gadgets PID upgrade. This is what I did after I return the EVO model, and I'm super happy with the result.

Hi! Can we please have an update? Are you still using the casabrew and have you had any issues! I was about to pull the trigger on a gaggia but like you i am now stuck 😊

Coffee snobs are the worst. And I say that as a coffeesnob myself haha. Glad the Casabrews is working out! I was skeptical, not for the price, but because I've only seen sponsored videos on it. Glad to get a non-sponsored opinion!

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Wow that really sucks i just got my first expresso machine the cafelat robot been loving it. They really should just start making them out of stainless. People has always been weird about the aluminum boilers, at least thats what i read. Good luck.

I think i commented it really earlythat im really sceptical about using the plastic in a boiler since itll expand and contract when heated. They should just have put a stainless one

Thank you. I am in the same situation, bought a Gaggia Evo right before the boilergate started. Contacted WLL, but had a very bad experience with their customer service. They do not respond timely to my emails, and when they respond, they completely ignore my questions about returning the machine. I am very disappointed with WLL, which looks more and more as unreliable and not very honest business.

What happened to your Instagram Tash? Miss seeing your posts 😕

Boilergate is bad. But the aluminum boiler replacement is $35 at wll if you into fixing, it is fairly easy. Almost cheaper than descaling? :))

Tash this Sunday February 25th is my son's birthday can't believe he's going to be 7years old wow time flies by so fast. Have a great day 😊💞

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Any company that expects me to keep the shipping box will never get my business again and whatever it is that I bought will be insta returned, the product packaging is one thing but keeping the shipping box on top is ridiculous.