The Gaggia Classic E24 is the 2024 version of a home espresso machine Gaggia has sold since 1991. It is a single-boiler, 58mm commercial-style machine with a 3-way solenoid valve, which releases group head pressure after a shot and keeps pucks tidy. That valve is rare on entry-level machines and is the main reason the Classic is respected by home baristas. It suits people who want to learn real espresso technique and are willing to grind, dose and temp-surf themselves. Rivals at the same level often add PID temperature control or a pressure gauge, which the Classic lacks, but few offer its commercial group and metal build.
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Owners treat the Classic as a capable, honest machine that rewards good technique. Many praise its build and the solenoid valve, while criticising temperature swings and the wait to steam milk.
The Gaggia Classic E24 is a compact home espresso machine and the 2024 version of the Gaggia Classic, which first appeared in 1991. It has the brushed stainless steel finish and recognizable look of earlier models. It has a 58mm group head and a 3-way solenoid valve that releases pressure from the group head after a shot.
The E24's boiler is made of brass, which holds temperature more steadily. The group head is stainless steel outside and brass inside. The portafilter head is stainless steel rather than chrome-plated. The steam wand has a two-hole tip, and the E24 delivers more steam pressure than earlier versions. It can steam milk for drinks such as cappuccinos and flat whites.
The machine comes with pressurized baskets and a standard espresso basket that does not add pressure. The pressurized baskets are designed to produce crema with pre-ground coffee. The standard basket needs an espresso grinder and a properly adjusted grind. Because the group head is 58mm, standard tampers and filter baskets fit.
