Rare deal: Gaggia Classic espresso machine $399 for Prime Day, deal ends tonight

If you’ve been thinking about making better coffee at home, this is a good time to start. The

Gaggia Classic Pro

espresso machine is one of the best entry-level espresso machines out there, and it’s on sale right now for

$399.20 in matte black (usually $500.79) at Amazon

, but the deal ends with Prime Day tonight.

The

Gaggia Classic

is a semi-automatic espresso machine, which means you’ll need to learn a little to get great results. But once you do,

it’s consistent, reliable, and easy to maintain

. I bought mine 5 years ago after a recommendation from a barista friend, and I still use it every day. It makes excellent espresso without a bunch of unnecessary features, and it holds up over time.

It’s not fancy, but it works. The

Gaggia

isn’t trying to look sleek or high-tech. It’s built to do one thing well: pull solid espresso shots. I make three to five a day and clean it regularly. The only regular maintenance I do is replacing the rubber gasket every couple of months, which costs about five dollars and takes five minutes with a

5-mm hex key (with a short handle!)

and a

screwdriver with a short shaft

.

The machine

has a commercial-style 58 mm portafilter and a three-way solenoid valve, which helps release pressure after each shot, a helpful feature you typically don’t see at this price point. The steam wand is manual and requires some practice, but it’s capable of producing real microfoam for lattes and cappuccinos. The body of

the machine

is mostly stainless steel, and the internal parts are easy to access if you ever need to upgrade or replace anything.

If you’re someone who likes understanding your tools and wants to enjoy the ritual of espresso,

the Gaggia

is hard to beat for the price. It’s a

machine that rewards practice

and doesn’t need a ton of upkeep. Just pair it with a decent grinder and you’re set.

For

under $400

, it’s an excellent way to

upgrade your daily coffee

without going fully into the rabbit hole. The

sale ends tonight

.

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