Tag: Gaggia

Espresso News - Gaggia Classic Evo Pro, Nespresso Vertuo Pop and best espresso accessories for at-home baristas

Espresso News Round-Up: Gaggia Evo, Nespresso Vertuo Pop, best accessories

Another week of espresso news and articles to recap. Here on Stark Insider we again covered several key events, plus wrote-up some continuing coverage of the best accessories we've tested and used for our coffee station. 2023 Gaggia Classic Evo Pro Significant update to the iconic Gaggia Classic Pro espresso machine Updated...
Gaggia Classic Evo Pro semi-automatic espresso machine updates and features

2023 Gaggia Classic Evo Pro features 9-bar extraction, updated components

A familiar face gets some welcome improvements
Illy ESE espresso pods test review

Are ESE espresso pods worth it? We test Illy pods on a Gaggia Classic Pro to find out

Easy Serve Espresso (ESE) pods are the espresso world's equivalent of Nespresso or Keurig. They enable you to simply pop one into your machine to make an espresso drink without having to grind beans and tamp. Basically, they promise to save time without cutting corners when it comes to...
Jura Z10 Review - Drink parameter adjustments

Jura Z10 Review: The absolute best super-automatic espresso machine for home or office

Last updated: July 2025 Stark Insider reviews the flagship Jura Z10 super-automatic espresso machine. What's it like having a personal barista available 7/24 in your own kitchen? Lattes, Cappuccinos, Cortados, Macchiatos and Flat Whites at your beck and call? We're about to find out as we put Jura's top-of-the-line Z10 automatic espresso...
Gaggia Classic Pro - First Impressions Review and Test

First Look: Is the Gaggia Classic Pro espresso machine still worth it in 2023?

Yes, the hyperbole is true, at least in terms of brand awareness. The Gaggia Classic Pro reigns as the gold standard of entry level at-home espresso machines. There's simply no escaping this iconic Italian. If you're Googling for best espresso machines and diving deep into Reddit for recommendations for...
DeLongh coffee machine revenue Q1 2023 results - market trends

Trendspotting: De’Longhi revenue falls as coffee machine market struggles post-pandemic

Like a lot of industries the coffee and espresso machine markets saw pandemic booms. Now that is apparently being followed by a caffeinated hangover. De'Longhi, which sells consumer products such as the well-regarded Stilosa Espresso Machine for home, is the latest coffee machine maker to see a sales decline. Per...
Seattle Coffee Gear Store at Stanford Shopping Center exterior view

The Seattle Coffee Gear experience at Stanford Shopping Center

Did you know Seattle Coffee Gear has a showroom... in the San Francisco Bay Area? Located at the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, the store is a candy store of curiosities for fans of espresso machines and coffee. That's at least what I discovered this weekend on a visit....
Jura Sale - Touchscreen display on the Jura S8 automatic espresso machine

Coffee Machine Deal: Jura S8 on sale with huge discount

If you're looking to buy one of the best automatic coffee machines on the market now might be a great opportunity. The Jura S8 is on sale right now on Amazon -- at a whopping 46% off. Yes, you read that right. That represents a savings of about $1,000 (!) off...
Jura GIGA 10 dial in bean percentage

Espresso News: Jura GIGA 10 mega super-auto coffee machine now available

Mega GIGA?! Jura has announced that its new GIGA 10 automatic coffee machine is now here, available to buy. Priced at $4,999 this is a mega expensive, mega powerful, mega machine. Basically if you want it all in a super-automatic espresso machine this would be the place to look. Or, you...
Best Espresso Accessories - Puck screen

Can a Puck Screen help you make a better shot of espresso?

Cleaner Shower Screens, Better Crema, and Less Mess: A Puck Screen Could Be Your Espresso Workflow's Missing Link.