MachineGaggia Classic E24 →
£549Verified delivered price
Gaggia UK · checked 22/07/2026Check retailer ↗
Espresso machines · Database record
Gaggia
Classic E24
A traditional single-boiler manual espresso machine with a brass boiler, commercial-style steam wand and no built-in grinder.
Why this status? An active manufacturer product or support page was recorded when this entry was checked. Gaggia · checked 22/07/2026 ↗
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Independent summary
The Classic E24 is a distinctly hands-on alternative to assisted machines. Its 120cc lead-free brass boiler, stainless-steel filter holder, solenoid valve and manual steam wand favour direct control over automation. The exact INOX RI9481/11E machine was £549 from the official UK distributor when checked; paired with the recorded £369 Eureka Mignon Specialità, the practical starting setup is about £918 before scales and accessories.
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Best for
Espresso enthusiasts who want a simple, traditional machine and are comfortable managing brew-to-steam transitions themselves
Watch out for
There is no grinder, automatic dosing, PID temperature display or hands-free milk. As a single-boiler machine it cannot brew and steam at the same time; after steaming, the manual requires dispensing water to cool the boiler before the next coffee. The steam wand should be wiped and purged after every use, filters washed daily and the manual specifies descaling every two months. The official store advertises a five-year parts warranty, but full labour, return and eligibility terms are not yet normalized. Warm-up, noise, energy, repairability and cup quality still need independent testing, so no CoffeeScore is published.
True starting cost
What it costs to start
The minimum connected equipment for this route. Required equipment is separated from beans, milk and optional extras.
Verified delivered total£918All required lines include known delivery
Baseline compatible grinderEureka Mignon Specialità →
£369Verified delivered price
Clumsy Goat · checked 22/07/2026Check retailer ↗
Why a grinder is included
This machine has no built-in grinder. The connected baseline grinder is included because freshly ground coffee cannot be made without one. It is a compatible starting point, not the only suitable choice. Beans, capsules, filters, milk, scales, cleaning products and optional accessories are excluded. Retailer prices and stock can change before checkout.
Estimate the longer-term cost to keep →Setup completeness
What else you need
Required purchases, useful extras and later care supplies are kept separate. A connected product is an evidenced option—not a paid placement or the only valid choice.
To start brewing
requiredgrinder · structured compatibility
Eureka Mignon Specialità
This machine has no built-in grinder. This is the baseline evidenced match; other connected grinders may suit a different workflow.
£369Verified delivered · Clumsy GoatCheck retailer ↗
requiredcoffee · structured compatibility
Coffee beans · connected example: Square Mile Red Brick
Coffee is required, but this connected bean is an example rather than the only correct choice. Roast and flavour remain personal preferences.
£15.25Verified delivered · Square Mile CoffeeCheck retailer ↗
optionalaccessory · structured compatibility
Hario V60 Drip Scale
A model-connected useful extra, not required to operate the machine.
£65Verified delivered · Copper Coffee RoastersCheck retailer ↗
Price tracking · 1 date · 1 model-verified current offer
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Lowest verified delivered · Gaggia UK£549
£549£549
Gaggia UK£549exact model · Free standard delivery stated · direct retailer link · checked 22/07/2026
CoffeeScore
Independent testing not complete
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We will not publish a number until this machine completes the CoffeeScore test protocol. Manufacturer claims are not used as independent scores.
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Structured specifications
What we know—and what we don’t
Verified by Home Coffee IndexPublished by a sourceNot yet established
Width
23 cmSource: Gaggia UK · Caffe Shop Ltd
claimedDepth
24 cmSource: Gaggia UK · Caffe Shop Ltd
claimedHeight
38 cmSource: Gaggia UK · Caffe Shop Ltd
claimedWeight
Not yet verified
unknownWater tank
2.1 LSource: Gaggia Direct · Caffe Shop Ltd
claimedBean hopper
Not applicable
verifiedWarm-up
Not yet verified
unknownPower
1200 WSource: Gaggia Direct · Caffe Shop Ltd
claimedPump pressure
15 bar pump · 11–15 bar adjustable OPVSource: Gaggia Direct · Caffe Shop Ltd
claimedMeasured noise
Not yet verified
unknownAnnual energy
Not yet verified
unknownOwnership
Cleaning, repair and support
Cleaning difficultyNot yet verified
Repair scoreNot yet verified
WarrantyNot yet verified
Removable brew unitNo
Published maintenance routine
These are documented tasks and features—not an independent cleaning score.
Cleaning cycle
Wash the filters in warm water daily, wash the drip tray and grille with water, rinse the tank with fresh water and brush the shower screenSource: Gaggia
claimedDescaling
The manual specifies descaling every two months using a multi-stage process with a 20-minute solution soak and repeated fresh-water tank rinsesSource: Gaggia
claimedDishwasher-safe parts
Not yet verified
unknownMilk-system care
After every use, wipe the steam wand with a damp cloth and purge it for one to two seconds; continuous steam use is limited to 60 secondsSource: Gaggia
claimedWater filter
Not yet verified
unknownOfficial UK support pathwayGaggia UK · Caffe Shop Ltd source ↗
In warrantyUse the official UK distributor's support route with proof of purchase and the exact RI9481/11E model details; this record does not yet assume that labour or carriage is included in the advertised parts warranty.
After warrantyGaggia Direct publishes UK after-sales support and supplies Classic components, but no fixed repair price, eligibility decision or turnaround has been normalized for this model.
Provenance
Sources behind this record
Every published specification should lead back to evidence. A source confirms what was published—not that we have independently tested the claim.
manufacturerNew Classic E24 product pageGaggia · accessed 22/07/2026retailerClassic E24 INOX RI9481/11E official UK distributor listingGaggia UK · Caffe Shop Ltd · accessed 22/07/2026manufacturerClassic E24 brass technical specificationGaggia Direct · Caffe Shop Ltd · accessed 22/07/2026manualClassic E24 RI9481 European instruction manualGaggia · accessed 22/07/2026
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