Gaggia Classic 2023 Pro Evo Workflow, Preinfusion, Temp Surfing & Milk Steaming. No Cuts.
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- Опубликовано: 23 июл 2024
- Uncut shot pulling with the Gaggia Classic Evo Pro 2023, with pre-infusion, temperature surfing, and the Classic milk steaming hack.
Links Of Interest:
The pipe I'm using for the solenoid exit: amzn.to/4c9F3vK
How to check if your Classic Evo 2023 has the "Boiler Gate" coating flaking issue: bit.ly/boilergate
Freshly roasted high-quality coffee beans from The Coffeeworks (my website): cworks.co.uk (use discount code yt25 for 25% off your first order).
Coffee blog: coffeeblog.co.uk
Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/coffeeblogkev
Current Gear:
Quick note. I'm including all of this info because when I was starting out, I found it really difficult to figure out what gear to use, so I'm hoping if there's anyone looking to set up for RUclips, this might help. If you need more help just email me, kev at coffeeblog.co.uk - if I don't know the answer I'll ask the professionals.
I'm listing the current setup first that the pros are using, and then my original more budget setup.
The pro stuff (new studio setup, with brickovenmedia.co.uk)
Blackmagic Pocket 4K amzn.to/3EnYAKJ
Samyang 35 mm T1.5 VDSLR II Manual Focus Video Lens amzn.to/3RB4Q4I
VILTROX EF-M2 II Focal Reducer Booster Adapter Auto-Focus 0.71x compatible with Canon EF mount Lens to M43 Cameras amzn.to/3e37Qcp
Glide Gear TMP100 Adjustable iPad/Tablet/Smartphone Teleprompter Beam Splitter Glass amzn.to/3C7hRgt
Promptsmart Pro bit.ly/3CAhXPl (tablet prompter app, includes voice tracking, very good! If you have it more than a couple of metres away from you, just use a lav mic with an extension so it can year you).
Aputure LS COB 300D II LED Continuous Fresnel Light 300D Mark II amzn.to/3SVy4ft
Aputure Accent B7C 7W RGBWW LED Smart Bulbs amzn.to/3RD0ABu
aputure light dome ii amzn.to/3M5XjcY
Sennheiser MKH 60
Sanken Cos 11 Lavalier
If you're interested in any of this gear but you don't want to buy new, check out www.mpb.com/en-uk
My budget setup (prior to working with Brickoven):
Canon M6 Mark ii amzn.to/3zoczes (quick note, knowing what I now know I wish I'd have gone for the pocket 4k, which you can get used from MPB for a few hundred more.
Blue Ember Mic (used mainly for voiceovers): amzn.to/3pT6WR1
RØDE VideoMic Pro: amzn.to/3DV7xHg (note, it's good for the £, but with what I now know thanks to the guys at Brickoven, I'd recommend the RØDE NTG4 amzn.to/3M8nIXy or RØDE NT5.
Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface: amzn.to/3e3qwFn
Amaran 100D LED Video Light, 130W 5500K (Key light): amzn.to/3oQYrqY
Aputure Light Dome SE Softbox: amzn.to/3ESdHcJ
Neewer Bi-color 660 LED Video Light and Stand Kit (Fill light): amzn.to/35jUtwp
Neewer Portable 56 inch/142 cm Aluminium Camera Tripods (I have a few of these, very good value) amzn.to/3pPlCke
Cayer BV30L tripod with fluid head amzn.to/3fJdEbr (mega tripod for the money!)
Please note, affiliate links included above.
Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
1:23 Let's Make Coffee
10:11 Comment of The Week
10:49 Tatty Bye
#gaggia #gaggiaclassic #gaggiaclassicpro #CoffeeKev #espressomachine #siebträgermaschine #homebarista #coffee #coffeelover #coffeeaddict #espresso #flatwhite #latte #coffeebeans #espressocoffee #coffeelife#sage #breville #burrs #coffeegrinder #coffeebeans #homebaristas #coffeeaddict #espresso
The pipe I'm using for the solenoid exit: amzn.to/4c9F3vK
Gaggia Classic Pro review: bit.ly/3wFltXY
Thanks for this, I just upgraded from a cheap, pressured baskets, Coffe maker to a 2019 GCP and a Filtro Silent grinder. perfect video :)
Getting my GCP on Monday and can’t wait! Thanks for the video 😄
No problemo 😎
you deserve so many more subscribers
Flush water till light goes off.
Wait for light to come back on.
Wait 10 seconds.
Turn on steam switch for 6 seconds.
Wait 4 seconds.
Start brew.
For pre infusion (8 seconds total)
Fully open steam, start brew.
Wait 4 seconds and slowly close steam wand for 4 seconds.
That's the one :-), cheers. It's worth playing around with yours though, especially if you're not in the UK, as the timings may be different with different power. Ta, Kev.
that temp surfing process makes me want to unalive myself
@@mczn9499 install a pid or gagguino it is so easy
@@Coffee_Kev Wait for light to come back on.
Wait 10 seconds. I did not see you waiting 10 seconds ''after the light comes back on''. Am I missing something? I was counting ! :))
Very good information. Just new in expresso with a new Gaggia Classic Evo Pro. I did the OPV change to 9 BAR and I´m ready to do temp surfing and practice the milk steam to get to the next level of coffee.
You don't need to change spring in Evo Pro model. It's 9 bar from factory.
@@PatronSASHA only in USA
For steam, I run the brew until the light goes out, turn off the brew, boiler is full. Turn on the steam, purge at 12 seconds and start steaming at 33-35 seconds. The steam light remains off the entire steam meaning the heater is on the entire time. This makes the driest steam I've found.
All of that faffing around with temp surfing and steam valve preinfusion makes me so glad that I missed an opportunity to get a cheap second hand GCP and ended up with a Sage machine. I know you don't HAVE to do any of that but I know I would lol.
I heard that turning steam knob after about 3 quarters doesn't change the flow. It already reached the max after a short turn. What do you think about this? Thanks!
Hey, im new to using an espresso machine at home, I've got a breville vcf153 machine, everytime I grind coffee I'm using the double basket for double shot, the basket seems over flowing, it's saying I should grind until 2.0 which is 19.5 grams of coffee but it seems to much for the double basket, am I doing something wrong? I recently done a barista training course and was taught 18g in to 36g out, can I change how much my machine grinds so I get 18g each time ?
Thanks for any help :)
This was helpful, AND increased my anxiety regarding home espresso. I have been considering the Evo Classic for over a month now. I have one on hold (at a good price) here in the US, but have yet to pull the trigger. My first concern is over the cost of accessories beyond the purchase of the machine. Even with just the basics it's over half again as much as the machine. I have a grinder, but use it for AeroPress, and I suspect switching back and forth will be a pain. The other concern is what appears to be a LOT of steps to dial in, and a steep learning curve.
You don't HAVE to do any of this, I know plenty of people who do no temp surfing and don't bother with the "poor man's pre-infusion" hack, but if you want better shot to shot consistency, you can do this.
Re accessories, the quality of the grinder is important, other than that there's really not a great deal of accessories you'll need. Jug, knock box, tamper, tamping mat, that's all you really need. If you want to do WDT, a few pins and a cork will do the job.
If you have a decent palate, then yeah, dialling in is a learning curve, as you'll be able to taste the results of poor extraction.
It's worth pointing out that many people when they get started, don't have a great palate, and can't really taste this, so if they just focus on the taste and don't worry too much about the numbers, it doesn't have to be that steep a learning curve, your palate and barista skills will hopefully develop at a similar pace.
Cheers :-), Kev.
@@Coffee_Kev Thanks Kev. Right now, the biggest issue is trying to use the same grinder for AeroPress and espresso. Switching beans and settings on a Baratza Vario W+ is tricky, because it's not really designed for that. Espresso grind levels are at the very edge, which doesn't allow for much micro-adjustments. So I either jettison AeroPress and commit to espresso, or I need to buy a second grinder. 💰💸 I work in a sparkling winery (in CA) so at least sourcing a cork for a makeshift WDT won't be an issue.😄
GREAT vid Kev; you nailed it! Quick, small, teeeeny question; how do you minimize the Gaggia's vibration. It drives my Timemore Black Mirror+ crazy. The weight reading jumps about like ants on sugar.
Oh, right; I pull the drip tray & use a small glass Spice Islands jar to catch the post-shot spit. The scale sits on the metal base directly. Thank you ☺
yeah that should work, or you could try putting a rubber mat or something under the scales, or under the drip tray. Ta, Kev.
So if i purchase a new G pro evo model I shouldn't have the issue with the boiler coating?
Nice video Kev, I use a small shot glass under the pipe to give me more space. Can I ask where you got the funnel from please ?
Thanks
Cheers Andrew, this is the pipe: amzn.to/4c9F3vK
Sorry Kev not the pipe, the funnel on the portal filter
Thanks
I was going to get the new gcp but the whole boiler situation put me and my partner off it so now looking at a more expensive machine! Any thoughts on la Pavoji Cellini mini?
I don't know a lot about it to be honest, other than if I was looking at an E61 machine at around that price point I'd probably be looking at Lelit mara X. Ta, Kev.
What grind setting did you use?
I've heard the flaking boiler lining adds subtle notes of PCBs, dioxin, and cadmium 😅
NOMNOM! 😋
Gaqggia has axed the boiler coating and gone back to the original aluminum.
@@belalugrisi1614 Stainless would have been better, but still an improvement, I guess
@@jontptTotally agree! Though aluminum has a much better thermal conductivity, stainless has better thermal mass. I don't use aluminum cookware, and I always purge any water sitting in the machine before brewing. Happy Brewing!
this machine does not have a PID
is this redundancy?
Hi Ken!
I have 2 questions->
A)Would this workflow apply to any cheap single boiler machine(not refering to the exact timing)?
2)Why didn't you use the drip tray on the right side so you could do the "poor mans preinfusion" without needing to use a second utensile(cup)?
And a 3rd question, which is the most economical espresso machine that you don't need to faff around with this kind of ritual before brewing?
(A profitec go for example?)
My main concearn are the more variables that could go wrong than the actuall time/effort.
Some form of temp surfing will help with other single boiler machines have temp swings, yeah.
No real reason, that was just the best setup for filming, to get the best position of the machine for the lighting and so on.
Most economical machine that doesn't need temp surfing, New Gaggia Espresso, Sage Duo Temp Pro, Bambino or Bambino Plus.
Ta, Kev.
Have you heard about the boiler flaking into the brew water?
Gaggia has discontinued the coating.
Where did you get that plastic tube out of the valve?
amzn.to/4c9F3vK
Thx Kev!
Oh blast I have the boiler gate black flecks 😮😢
give it a good flush through both the group and the wand (with the tip removed) go through a couple of tanks of water as if you were descaling and then rinsing, and see if it continues. Ta, Kev.
I don’t like tattoos, but I like good coffee
think I'llstick with mi bambino plus
Classic isn't for everyone 👍
Mine responds so differently. I use that weight, I can't get the portafilter to completely set in place (too much coffee). In addition to this, it completes in about 8 seconds. Useless. This machine is so fiddly with the open water tank, tin tray, and having to put such force on the portafilter that the entire machine moves and spills water...
Hi, am autistic and I learn from watching. You didn't even wait 10 seconds after the light came back on before hitting the steam button. Were you impatient? Cheers
I was counting in my head ;-), should have used a timer really, but I've just checked, first time was actually 13 seconds, second time was 11. It was just a rough demo, I wasn't timing it, I'd recommend having a timer running, and not doing it with studio lighting so you can actually see the lights! 😆
You’re routine is exhausting.
Very unsettling video
I’m a big fan, but there was really no need for the mock Scottish accent.
Cry
Seethe
What’s the spring mod I keep hearing about? Not sure I fully understand
Kev, I’m a complete beginner. When you pull the second shot and say it might taste of ass, why/how would it taste bad? Just interested