Glad to hear you enjoy your Gaggia machine.

For many years I used the Gaggia Carezza, grinding my own blend with a Gaggia grinder. These are all Italian models 230V, which we finally took to stay in a property we have in Fortaleza, Brasil.

But for convenience and consistency, we now use a Nespresso Citiz at home, and a Pixie travels with us, loaded with capsule sleeves primarily of Dulsao. Although this coffee capsule was a very popular choice with guests, the name was a bit of amusement to the Brasilians, as the term Dulsao is a non-existent, nouveau-slang. Translates to " Sweetie, or sweetness."

However, per request I unwrapped the Carezza there recently and pulled shots after dinner one night for a few Italian residents who are happily married and living there today, using a gift of a 1/2 Kilo of Lavazza Gold. It was a nice change, and with a little Amarula on the side, a good way to cap off the meal.

2 years ago the Nespresso machines were a sought-after item in Brasil: Now with the hot economy and people travelling Internationally, we see them everywhere there.