Tag: Gaggia
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
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2023 Gaggia Classic Evo Pro features 9-bar extraction, updated components
A familiar face gets some welcome improvements
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: 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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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.