Making a Latte on the Gaggia Classic Pro
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- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
- This video is quite old and my whole setup was not great. Take this with a grain of salt and you should not use this as a reference point to using the Gaggia Classic Pro. I made this when I first got that machine and had not learned the hacks to temperature surf on it yet, or even espresso basics. Watch this as a reference for what not to do! Thanks!
Hey everyone! Thanks for all the feedback on this. I had no idea people would watch this. I literally just uploaded this for a friend to see my machine. I have a better angle now on my camera on my Instagram.
instagram.com/QuinCarter if you wanna give me a follow there!
Saw a big mistake that you might want to avoid in the future. Once that portafilter is in the group head, you want to start your shot immediately. You left the Portafilter in the group head with the coffee for one whole minute which results in a dramatic affect on your shot. It will heat up the coffee and will speed up the shot time causing more sour flavors. It’s also going to result in completely inconsistent shots if you’re changing the time you’re leaving the porta filter in the group head before you actually start the shot.
I recently heard a tip from someone to optimize steam pressure to get a great roll/vortex on the gaggia classic. When you purge the steam wand, purge a little extra steam out so that the light goes off again. From there, I wait about 15 seconds and then start steaming before the light comes back on. When the light is off, that means the heating element is on and it is actively making steam. By starting it before the light comes back on, the machine will contantly be making more steam while you're frothing your milk and you won't run out of steaming power. This allows you to pretty easily get a nice and steady roll going the entire time. Nice setup!
I actually tried this steam wand trick after you commented. I can say that this works. It's still pretty inconsistent without PID.
Josh Mayo Thank you very much for that advice! You saved me!
Tell me, is the same if I start steam just before first Steam light? I mean at beginning after coffee brew and afer click on steaming button, around 20sec.?
In short, if the steam light is on the heating element shuts off and can ran out if steam during frothing.
You can do this same thing by never letting the light come on. I turn the steam on, wait 15 seconds, then start steaming.
thanks to share your video without cuts, helps to understand the right way to use my machine
Hi. For clean steam wand use some wet cloth.. When taping jug on table, put your hand on top, so you not to spill milk around. This is good machine.
Thanks for that! I never thought about putting my hand on top haha
Nice vid! I have the same sette/gaggia pro setup.
I love lattes with Fairlife milk. The best!
I noticed you lost significant pressure while frothing the milk and thus not being able to create the vortex quickly enough. I used to have this issue until I installed a PID, and now my Gaggia Classic is another espresso machine. You can’t even compare the results before and after, sometimes the steam pressure is way too much and could scald the milk.
I will look into installing PID. I know that's what it is missing for both brewing and frothing
I highly suggest you look for MrShades PID Kit, very easy to install and the man himself even helps you during the process if you ever get stuck. Also, I encourage you to join us if you have a Reddit account at r/gaggiaclassic where everyone has a ton of information about this machine in that sub. Good luck!
@@daftsapien will do! Thanks!
Hey bro, Where did you buy a bottomless portafilter for gaggia? Thank you.
I think I got it on Amazon. But really any 58mm portafilter with the notches at one and seven should work.
Also, espressoparts.com is a pretty good site. You may be able to find it there
@@QuinCarter Thank you bro.
Great video! Where did you get that latte cup?
Amazon!
How's the Sette holding up? I'm consolidating it but some of the reviews scared me on how often it needs repairs.
Well I had it for a year and a half or so. It was fine when I gave it to a friend. I got a new grinder though. My only complaint was it was very loud. Like the loudest freaking grinder I've ever heard.
Check out my new videos for my new setup! It's more updated and I'd consider this video more of "what not to do" when pulling espresso on the GCP.
Rough estimate on your grinder setting? I'm having a hard time getting mine dialed in.
Like 3 on the macro ring and between e and f on macro. Depends on bean though!
Which Baratza Sette grinder are you using? Thanks!
sette 270
Yes the sette 270 was in this video! Thanks for watching! I've updated the video description for this. Be sure to check my new content and subscribe! I've updated my whole setup since this video
Hi. Just want to know what size is the cup that your using and the bottomless portafilter. Thanks
I think they are 10 oz latte mugs
Cant see jack
Haha. Yeah. My camera angle was crap back then. I have a better angle now on my Instagram.
instagram.com/QuinCarter if you wanna give me a follow there!
where did you get Gaggia bottomless portafilter from? is it OEM or aftermarket?
Hey I just saw this. I got it on Amazon I believe. Or it might have been from Whole Latte Love. They are all over. Espressoparts.com may also be a good place to look
May i ask which grinder machine you use?
It's a Baratza Sette 270W! It's a decent entry level Conical Burr Grinder.
Can you post links from you equipment used in this video?
Yes I will update the description!
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Where did you buy your coffee
It's West oak Coffee in Denton, Texas. They do some really good roasting. when you order online from them, they typically roast to order.
What scale is that?
It's a scale i picked up on amazon. It's called like Pocket Kitchen Scale or something.
Poorly executed. The piece is supposed to be about making latte, but you don't even show all of the latte making process. Sorry.
Haha. This is so old. I need to probably remove this. Give me a follow on instagram @quincarter -- I do much more stuff on there.
What settings did you use for the baratza sette 270 for that shot?
I don't remember exactly. But it depends on my bean I use and how far off roast they all are. I range between about 2-5 on the macro wheel depending on the bean.
I use 3 D Sometimes E.
What scale are you using?
I have a pocket scale I picked up on Amazon. Not sure which one it is now. But I spent like $15 on it.
Thanks
What scale are you using?
That's correct. @joseph.