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Gaggia Babila RI9700/64 espresso Machine, Stainless Steel, Medium
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Brand | Gaggia |
Color | Stainless Steel |
Product Dimensions | 16.53"D x 9.64"W x 14.17"H |
Special Feature | Programmable |
Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
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About this item
- One touch brewing and frothing: bean-to-cup feature. Milk carafe includes automatic milk frothing for cappuccinos, and milk froth. Manual steam wand doubles as a hot water dispenser
- ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: 1 bottle of Gaggia Descaler, 1 AquaClean Water Filter, 1 Water Hardness Test Strip, 1 Tube of Brew Group Lubricant, 1 Brew Group Brush, 1 Coffee Scoop/Grinder Key
- PROGRAMMABLE: 8 Programmable brewing options for espressos, espresso lungos, coffee, ristrettos, lattes, cappuccinos, macchiato, flat whites and milk foam
- Easy access to water reservoir: features a top Loading removable 50.7oz water reservoir; Brew Boiler Wattage: 1400
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About Gaggia
With humble beginnings as a cafe owner in Milan, Achille Gaggia's ingenuity and passion for coffee inspired him to invent a new way to brew espresso without the use of steam. That vision led to the creation of the Lampo device which produced the characteristic crema which has since become the hallmark of quality espresso.
Gaggia Babila
One-Touch Automatic Coffee Machine
The Gaggia Babila is one of two super-automatic espresso and coffee machines on the market with both a carafe and a commercial style steam wand. Make custom specialty drinks with the push of a button and the carafe, or on your own with the manual wand. The flow knob controls flow rate for pulling a strong espresso or lighter coffees. Remove the brew spouts for 6 ½” of space for larger mugs and to-go cups. The bypass doser allows you to use pre-ground coffee for a variety of coffee options.
- One-Touch Cappuccino
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Enhanced CarafeThe detachable, auto-cleaning Carafe helps making milk-based drinks a breeze with just the push of a button. |
Manual WandAllows you to texture the milk any way you want, all the way from Latte art quality micro froth an airier froth for cappuccino. This gives you the choice to create customized milk-based drinks to their own specifications. |
Eight Drink OptionsProgram up to eight one-touch drinks that include cappuccino, latte macchiato, and Flat White. |
Flow KnobAdjusts levels of extraction to easily switch between giving you a strong espresso or a lighter, larger coffee without over extracting. |
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Removable Brew GroupBrew group comes out for easy cleaning and maintenance. |
Hopper and Bypass DoserBrew with either whole bean or pre-ground coffee with the ceramic burr grinder and bypass doser. |
Adjustable Coffee DispenserHeight adjustable telescopic coffee dispenser allows for pouring into any container from 3” inches to 6” inches, great for espresso or tall to-go cups. |
Deep ProgrammabilityThe Babila provides a wealth of customizable features, allowing you to tailor your drinks exactly how you like. |
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Dimensions | 13.38”H x 8.7” W x 16.93”D | 13.5" H x10.25" W x 17" D | 15.2"H x 11"W x 16.8"D | 14.17"H x 9.64"W x 16.53"D |
Hopper Capacity | 8.8 oz | 10.58 oz | 12 oz | 10.58 oz |
Reservoir Capacity | 60 oz | 54 oz | 54 oz | 50.7 oz |
Max. Cup Height | 5.9" | 4.5" | 6.5" | 6.375" |
Boiler Type | Single | Single | Dual Boiler | Dual Boiler |
Grind Settings | 5 | 10 | 8 | 15 |
Housing | Stainless Steel / ABS | Stainless Steel / ABS | Stainless Steel / ABS | Stainless Steel / ABS |
Frother Type | Carafe | Carafe | Carafe / Steam Wand | Carafe / Steam Wand |
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Product information
Brand | Gaggia |
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Color | Stainless Steel |
Product Dimensions | 16.53"D x 9.64"W x 14.17"H |
Special Feature | Programmable |
Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
Filter Type | AquaClean |
Style | Classic |
Specific Uses For Product | Espresso, lungo, coffee, ristretto, cappuccino, espresso macchiato, latte macchiato, flat white, milk foam, steam, hot water |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home Coffee and Espresso Beverages |
Exterior Finish | Brushed |
Included Components | Espresso Machine, Gaggia Decalcifier, Scoop/Grinder Adjustment Key, Brew Group Brush, Tube of Brew Group Lubricant, Water Hardness Test Strip, AquaClean Water Filter |
Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
Voltage | 110 |
Model Name | Babila |
Number of Items | 1 |
Human Interface Input | Buttons |
Package Type | Standard Packaging |
Item Weight | 28.7 pounds |
Manufacturer | Gaggia |
ASIN | B071GDGKG1 |
Country of Origin | Italy |
Item model number | RI9700/64 |
Customer Reviews |
3.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #998,479 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #130 in Super-Automatic Espresso Machines |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 9, 2017 |
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Product Description
The Gaggia Babila is a One Touch coffee & espresso machine with programmable options for the entire family! INTEGRATED MILK CARAFE: Specialty milk beverages can be made at a push of a button with an integrated milk carafe and auto-cappuccino system. The double chambered carafe locks into the right front of the machine to froth and dispenses milk directly into your cup. Using the separate steam wand on the front left of the machine, you can manually froth your own milk for more control over texture and temperature. The steam wand doubles as a hot water dispenser as well. LARGE CAPACITY: The Babila has a 50.7oz removable water reservoir located on the top of the machine and an 10.58oz bean hopper. The internal dreg bin can hold up to 11 pucks of spent coffee. The drip tray has a 31.5oz capacity before emptying. EASY MAINTENANCE: The machine features a removable brew unit as well as an automatic rinse and descale cycle. The integrated milk carafe uses an automatic cleaning cycle to keep the milk circuit clean. This AquaClean water filter easily fits in the water reservoir for extra purified water! PROGRAMMABLE: Each individual drink button on the Gaggia Babila can be programmed with your preferred beverage volume and strength. There are 8 programmable one-touch drinks to enjoy with a push of the button! For additional control over the brewing process, you can use the flow adjustment dial, to restrict or increase the flow of water through the grounds. These settings can all be saved for future use at the touch of a button. DIMENSIONS: 9.64" W x 16.53" D x 14.17" H, 28.66lbs.
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Blending power | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Flavor | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.5 |
Easy to use | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
Easy to clean | 4.6 | — | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.0 |
Value for money | 3.2 | — | 3.6 | — | 4.6 | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Kitchen Kapers | Amazon.com | West Coast Distributors | Whole Latte Love | Whole Latte Love |
capacity | 50.7 fluid ounces | 64 ounces | 60 ounces | 100 milliliters | 2.1 liters | 54 ounces |
material | Stainless Steel, Plastic | Metal | Ceramic | Plastic | Stainless Steel, Plastic, Brass | Stainless Steel, Plastic |
input interface | buttons | touch pad | touch screen | touch screen | buttons | buttons |
wattage | 1400 watts | 1450 watts | 1500 watts | 1250 watts | 1200 watts | 1400 watts |
model name | Babila | — | EP4347/94 | Dinamica Plus Connected with LatteCrema System, Fully Automatic Coffee Machine, | Gaggia Classic Evo Pro | Velasca Prestige |
weight | 28.66 pounds | 26.81 pounds | 8.3 kilograms | 23.3 pounds | 8.5 kilograms | 19.62 pounds |
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Customers like the ease of cleaning with the coffee maker. They mention that it automatically steam cleans the milk carafe. They also like the options, appearance, and ease of use. However, some customers report issues with the drip tray, saying that it fills up very quickly. Customers have mixed opinions on screen, quality, and heat.
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Customers like the ease of use of the coffee maker. They say it's super easy to use and gets the milk as hot as they want it. The process is easy to accomplish, and the maintenance is super easy. Customers also love the simplicity of the milk attachment for lattes and cappuccino, and mention it makes good espresso drinks with almost just the press of a button.
"...Bottom line - the super convenience and good quality of expresso drinks at home with (almost) the push of a button and simple (almost daily) upkeep..." Read more
"...this machine, great coffee, good options to program and the milk foamer is easy to use, there are however some issues - firstly the drip pan fills..." Read more
"...takes regular attention, but has been designed to make the process easy to accomplish...." Read more
"...My Jura so far has been insanely easy to deal with vs. this machine...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the options provided by the coffee maker. They mention that it has many options for customizing drinks to their desired strength and length, and that it is programmable to their individual tastes. They appreciate the many adjustments they can make and the number of preset beverages that the machine will make at the touch of a button. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...There are so many adjustments you can make and we found the right ones for the coffee we like...." Read more
"we loved this machine, great coffee, good options to program and the milk foamer is easy to use, there are however some issues - firstly the drip..." Read more
"...Sleek and beautifully designed and has the ability to make more drinks than the old machine...." Read more
"...The Ceramic Grinder has 15 settings so that is 12 more than our old model. Our most successful beverage so far has been the Latte Macchiato...." Read more
Customers are impressed with the appearance of the coffee maker. They say it's sleek, beautifully designed, and classy. They also mention that the espresso comes out with a beautiful crema.
"Love this machine it replaces a 13 year old Saeco Xelsis. Sleek and beautifully designed and has the ability to make more drinks than the old..." Read more
"...And, the Gaggia was beautiful and made delicious coffee.BUT...." Read more
"We love our new coffee machine!!! It's very impressive. Our guests have been impressed by the machine. It's very sleek and beautiful...." Read more
"...The espresso comes out with a beautiful crema and the frothed milk is perfect." Read more
Customers appreciate the ease of cleaning this coffee maker. They mention that it automatically steam cleans the milk carafe.
"...Love the external milk carafe for chilled storage and cleaning ease...." Read more
"...I like the milk carafe and that it automatically steam cleans it before I remove it. The numerous options at the touch of a button is wonderful!!!..." Read more
"...contrast with other super automatic coffee makers, this one is super easy to clean. Just take the guts out and rinse. That simple." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the coffee maker. Some mention it's a great espresso machine, while others say that it broke after less than six months. Some customers also mention that the hinges broke during weekly cleaning. Overall, the quality and reliability of this product is not guaranteed.
"...Bottom line - the super convenience and good quality of expresso drinks at home with (almost) the push of a button and simple (almost daily) upkeep..." Read more
"...good espresso beans that are not oily, and therefore very suitable for any super automatic. And less expensive per Lund than the coffee shop!" Read more
"...you do use them is the burr grinder gets fouled up and the machine will error saying, “add coffee” then you lose the beans that were just ground for..." Read more
"we loved this machine, great coffee, good options to program and the milk foamer is easy to use, there are however some issues - firstly the drip..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the screen of the coffee maker. Some mention that it works great, while others say that it stopped working properly and the text is backwards.
"...Great functionality so far!" Read more
"...repaired but still didn't work. Leaked coffee and makes a horrendous sound. No coffee...." Read more
"...clean itself after every use which uses water, but it keeps the machine running properly. Takes about 15 minutes to do a weekly cleaning." Read more
"...Anyway, this machine works great.Updated: After 1 1/2 years it’s breaking down...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the heat of the coffee maker. Some mention it's easy to use and gets the milk as hot as they want it, while others say that they wish the drinks were hotter.
"...wand option to steam your own milk is great also, plus it doubles as a hot water dispenser...." Read more
"...The quality is consistent and the drink is nice and hot in the first few minutes. There is still room for improvement...." Read more
"...There is still room for improvement. The steamed milk could be hotter, so that the drink overall stays hot longer, and the milk foam on top could..." Read more
"...I love, love, love the steam wand. Super easy to use and gets the milk as hot as I want it...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the drip tray of the coffee maker. They mention that it fills up very quickly and they constantly have to empty it.
"...easy to use, there are however some issues - firstly the drip pan fills up really fast with water even if there are only a couple of pucks in the..." Read more
"...issues reported by customers in other reviews: e.g., the drip tray fills up very quickly, and the brewer group spills coffee powders and water, so..." Read more
"...with other reviews that it doesn’t hold enough water and emptying the drip tray is annoying, bit it’s a small machine that takes up about the same..." Read more
"...Updated: After 1 1/2 years it’s breaking down. Constantly asking to empty drip tray even right after I emptied it." Read more
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Expresso quality - 5 stars. Better than I could make myself on the Breville, and IMO better than Charbucks. I use Lavazza Gran Espresso beans.
Cappucino quality - 4.5 stars. Nice separation of layers of steamed milk, expresso, and milk foam. The quality is consistent and the drink is nice and hot in the first few minutes. There is still room for improvement. The steamed milk could be hotter, so that the drink overall stays hot longer, and the milk foam on top could be finer (less airy) in texture.
Maintenance - 4 stars - very low but almost daily upkeep. (1) Every three drinks or so, the outer and inner drip trays will need to be emptied and rinsed. (2) The milk carafe will need to be washed and refilled every three or four milk-based drinks. (3) The water reservoir will need to be refilled every four or five drinks. These are all simple and quick tasks, but it seems that one thing or another needs to be done almost every other drink. Still, very easy and quick compared to the Breville - and certainly compared to driving out to a cafe. (4) Weekly or biweekly (depending on how many drinks you make) the brew group needs to be taken out, rinsed thoroughly, and air dried, and traces of coffee grounds inside the chamber where the brew group sits need to be brushed out. Again, not complicated or difficult. I have not had my machine long enough to descale, but it doesn't sound bad either.
Bottom line - the super convenience and good quality of expresso drinks at home with (almost) the push of a button and simple (almost daily) upkeep make this machine easy to recommend even for the premium price. Besides, it will likely pay for itself over time given the daily savings in $4-$5 cafe drinks, not to mention the drive and wait times. 4.5 stars (rounded up to 5)
UPDATE: I've run this machine for nearly a year now, making 2-3 cups of cappuccino a day. All the above pluses and minuses still apply. I've done one descaling, which was simple and took about half an hour. Overall, this low-maintenance machine has consistently produced pretty good expresso in the unbeatable convenience of my home. It's more than paid for itself in the money and time saved, not to mention in the enjoyment of the expresso drinks themselves. I still highly recommend it.
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2019
Expresso quality - 5 stars. Better than I could make myself on the Breville, and IMO better than Charbucks. I use Lavazza Gran Espresso beans.
Cappucino quality - 4.5 stars. Nice separation of layers of steamed milk, expresso, and milk foam. The quality is consistent and the drink is nice and hot in the first few minutes. There is still room for improvement. The steamed milk could be hotter, so that the drink overall stays hot longer, and the milk foam on top could be finer (less airy) in texture.
Maintenance - 4 stars - very low but almost daily upkeep. (1) Every three drinks or so, the outer and inner drip trays will need to be emptied and rinsed. (2) The milk carafe will need to be washed and refilled every three or four milk-based drinks. (3) The water reservoir will need to be refilled every four or five drinks. These are all simple and quick tasks, but it seems that one thing or another needs to be done almost every other drink. Still, very easy and quick compared to the Breville - and certainly compared to driving out to a cafe. (4) Weekly or biweekly (depending on how many drinks you make) the brew group needs to be taken out, rinsed thoroughly, and air dried, and traces of coffee grounds inside the chamber where the brew group sits need to be brushed out. Again, not complicated or difficult. I have not had my machine long enough to descale, but it doesn't sound bad either.
Bottom line - the super convenience and good quality of expresso drinks at home with (almost) the push of a button and simple (almost daily) upkeep make this machine easy to recommend even for the premium price. Besides, it will likely pay for itself over time given the daily savings in $4-$5 cafe drinks, not to mention the drive and wait times. 4.5 stars (rounded up to 5)
UPDATE: I've run this machine for nearly a year now, making 2-3 cups of cappuccino a day. All the above pluses and minuses still apply. I've done one descaling, which was simple and took about half an hour. Overall, this low-maintenance machine has consistently produced pretty good expresso in the unbeatable convenience of my home. It's more than paid for itself in the money and time saved, not to mention in the enjoyment of the expresso drinks themselves. I still highly recommend it.
I chose the Gaggia Babila first because you can remove the brew group and get a nice thorough washing and cleaning of the machine. I really like all the features of the machine with the exception of one HUGE issue! You’re supposedly not supposed to use DARK ROASTED beans!?!? WTF? This really is so lame!! What happens if you do use them is the burr grinder gets fouled up and the machine will error saying, “add coffee” then you lose the beans that were just ground for the shot. Try again and same thing, the grinder begins, you can hear the machine working and then the dreaded error message, “add coffee” you literally can’t use dark roasted beans and that is a super huge problem!! I love love love dark roasted beans and literally don’t use anything else! Had someone warned me or the manufacturer would’ve pointed this CLEARLY out, there’s no way I would’ve ever bought this machine! That’s why I’m giving it a one star review. My wife took the time to read the manual and buried deep inside it tells you not to use dark beans, WTF?
Other than that the machine would be beyond amazing but completely blows my mind that this machine is allowed to use the word “espresso” since you can’t even use a true esspresso bean 🙄 had I known I literally wouldn’t have bought this.
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2022
I chose the Gaggia Babila first because you can remove the brew group and get a nice thorough washing and cleaning of the machine. I really like all the features of the machine with the exception of one HUGE issue! You’re supposedly not supposed to use DARK ROASTED beans!?!? WTF? This really is so lame!! What happens if you do use them is the burr grinder gets fouled up and the machine will error saying, “add coffee” then you lose the beans that were just ground for the shot. Try again and same thing, the grinder begins, you can hear the machine working and then the dreaded error message, “add coffee” you literally can’t use dark roasted beans and that is a super huge problem!! I love love love dark roasted beans and literally don’t use anything else! Had someone warned me or the manufacturer would’ve pointed this CLEARLY out, there’s no way I would’ve ever bought this machine! That’s why I’m giving it a one star review. My wife took the time to read the manual and buried deep inside it tells you not to use dark beans, WTF?
Other than that the machine would be beyond amazing but completely blows my mind that this machine is allowed to use the word “espresso” since you can’t even use a true esspresso bean 🙄 had I known I literally wouldn’t have bought this.
Update: We have had this for months now and we still LOVE it. We highly recommend the Italian brand Lavazza beans here on Amazon. We live in a metro area and can get them overnight so it isn’t a big deal to have them shipped. You get them in two pound bags and there are a variety of flavors. You can get VERY good espresso beans that are not oily, and therefore very suitable for any super automatic. And less expensive per Lund than the coffee shop!
Update: We have had this for months now and we still LOVE it. We highly recommend the Italian brand Lavazza beans here on Amazon. We live in a metro area and can get them overnight so it isn’t a big deal to have them shipped. You get them in two pound bags and there are a variety of flavors. You can get VERY good espresso beans that are not oily, and therefore very suitable for any super automatic. And less expensive per Lund than the coffee shop!
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2023
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Gaggia RI9700/64 Babila Espresso Machine not have a low beans sensor !
When there is no beans (out of beans completely) there is no signal to make coffee beans and the grinder continues to run without beans