I just received delivery of my new Gaggia last night and dreamed of beautiful espresso. Woke up early because i couldn't wait to try it out. It did not disappoint. So good! This video was especially helpful as well as the other video of theirs on what machine to buy. Great company! Now it's time for me to make a second cup and try and dial in the perfect latte. Good morning!
Just received my GCE this morning thank you. I’m still a novice, yet I was able to use pre ground Lavazza in the pressurized basket pulling a great shot. Didn’t need to go through any crazy gyrations to get a very nice result. Pre heated the machine for 10 minutes with the porter filter in place. I purged just before pulling the shot, installed the porter filter and turned the steam on for 5 seconds. Then ran the shot, and had a beautiful espresso result. Not bad for a first time I thought, I steamed the milk which came out so so, I’ll have to work on that ! So all in all, I’m very pleased with my new Gaggia !!
I just received my Gaggia Classic and Eureka Zero grinder. I'm so excited. I've been using a Moka Pot for several years so espresso is going to be a big change for me. I'm looking forward to the challenge. My experience with WLL has been very good. Shipping is fast, prices are good and customer service is great. Talked with Nick Brown from WLL and he was extremely nice and helpful. And yes Marc has one of those million dollar voices!
Heb er lang geleden ook een gehad. Prima apparaat, voor thuis. De toevoeging “pro” is natuurlijk flauwekul. Dat veronderstelt dat dit apparaat ook in een commerciële omgeving op zijn plaats is en dat is onzin.
Reactie: Als je er al lang geleden een had, heeft de "EVO Pro" -versie een aantal belangrijke veranderingen ondergaan, zoals een handmatige stoompijp in commerciële stijl, 9 bar OPV in Noord-Amerikaanse modellen en een roestvrijstalen portafilter. U heeft gelijk: dit product is niet geschikt en ook niet bedoeld voor gebruik in een commerciële omgeving. Coment translation: Had one a long time ago too. Great device for home use. The addition “pro” is of course nonsense. That assumes that this device is also appropriate in a commercial environment and that is nonsense. Response: If you had one a long time ago the "EVO Pro" version has some significant changes like a commercial style manual steam wand, 9 bar OPV in North American models and stainless steel portafilter. You are correct this product is not appropriate nor intended for use in a commercial setting.
I used my brothers Jura and I fell in love with espresso machines. I can’t afford the one he has so I bought this. Should be here in a few days. Excited, I’m just used to drip coffee. I have the OXO burr grinder has a ton of settings for fine to coarse, hopefully it will be good for this machine
Hi tm, Congrat on your new machine. I have not used that grinder with the GCEP. My guess is it does not have the same precision in the espresso range as grinder I would recommend for espresso. Grind size is critical when making espresso. If you can't get a good shot using the non-pressurized filter basket you can use the pressurized with single hole. It's more forgiving of imperfect grind size. If not familiar with how to dial in grind size watch this video which explains the process: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-unHHToGjshI.html
Hi AN, Congrats and thanks for your patronage! Be sure and bookmark our support site for the Gaggia Classic Pro (covers Evo model as well). It's loaded with videos on techniques, maintenance and more: support.wholelattelove.com/hc/en-us/sections/1500000384362-Gaggia-Classic-Pro
Hey nofilter, you're welcome - and thanks for the comment! You might be interested in the Gaggia Classic Evo Pro Unboxing, Setup and First Use livestream we did the other day: ru-vid.comAe7A1vlaAjE Also bookmark our support section for the machine here: support.wholelattelove.com/hc/en-us/sections/1500000384362-Gaggia-Classic-Pro It's loaded with use and maintenance videos, manuals etc. Marc
Why do you have to cool down the boiler after use? Is this just if you're going to make another shot afterwards? What if I'm done...? Great video as always!!
Hi DD, flushing water from the group is a common best practice on espresso machines. It's required for consistent and predictable brew temps on may machine types.
@@Wholelattelovepage Thanks for replying, I suspected that 58mm was too small, as I had read a dissatisfied comment. I can't wait for my Gaggia to arrive. I would like to combine it with a Lelit William or Eureka Specialità coffee grinder, I'm very undecided...
It says to place a receptical under the group head I'm asking since I just received the gaggia classic evo pro do I do this every time I or do I just make sure it's filled with water I don't want to damage my machine thanks
Hey BASS, Thanks for the question. Price on the Anna is ~50% more but it does have PID. Current pricing and side by side spec comaprison here: www.wholelattelove.com/pages/compare?products=NzM2MzA5MTk4ODUzNCw2OTM1ODMzODA0ODU0
Is there any improvement to be had in the order of brewing and steaming? E.g. is it better to steam first and get the temp to drop before brewing or vice versa and have the machine heating up for the steam after brewing?
Hey l, Ahh, the great debate! It mostly comes down to personal preference. Mine is to brew first and then steam as there's less time with the frothed milk sitting around and separating. Push the steam button right after pulling your espresso and 20-25 seconds later machine is ready to froth. I believe this is the most efficient workflow and results in superior drinks. But a coworker here does the opposite. I think he's nuts! :) Marc
@@Wholelattelovepage There was me thinking the new Classic is 9bar for everyone😁?, after all the modification kits you would think GAGGIA would get the message by now🤦♂️
Hi a, They are very comparable machines although the New Hobby has higher price tag. If doing a lot of large milk drinks the Hobby has more steam power available due to a larger boiler. The Classic EVO with 9 bar OPV might be more appealing to espresso purists as the Hobby has OPV set to higher pressure. Here's a link to side by side spec comparison of the machines: www.wholelattelove.com/pages/compare?products=NDYzODQxNzE5MDk2Niw2OTM1ODMzODA0ODU0
Do I absolutely need the stainless tube on the decompression duct? I've had my Classic for several years and the tube wouldnt stay in, so i dont use it. I catch the water in a 2 oz shot glass (and dispose of it when im finished). Will not having the tube attached harm my machine?
Hi st, It will not do harm - maybe just a bit messy. But it's easily fixable if you are vaguely handy with tools. Here's a video showing how: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-t-VYpzMPb9g.htmlsi=lUwN6jmUBkbVWGdF
@Wholelattelovepage Thank you, I'll check it out. Yep, I'm handy with tools. Just wondered if the tube is supposed to connect to something deeper inside that I've been allowing to get wet.
Hi gf, Thanks for the comment. Def recommend you upgrade the tamper. The included one is useable but not ideal. It's similar to what was provided out of box from many manufacturers (even on prosumer models) for many years. Still what you get with the Classic to help keep the price down.
@@gosman949that is why I bought the La Marzocco Linea Mini. No waiting for heating up when you turn the machine on. Just turn it on, wait 30 minutes, and you're good to go!
@@Wholelattelovepage I have a 32 oz thermos I would fill up with french press coffee. I enjoy grazing off the hot tasty substance all day long even if I only consume 1/2 or 3/4 of the coffee. I'm looking for my next step up from the french press, but I want to get a proper espresso machine instead of a gloried keurig.
@@jmd1743 I don't think you'll want pure espresso in that thermos. 16 doubles shots would be caffeine equivalent to about 24 cups of coffee!!! Americano would be they way to go. For that do 3-4 double espresso shots making 6-8oz of espresso, put in your thermos and fill the rest with hot water. For reference a double espresso shot has about the same amount of caffeine as large drip brewed coffee.
You looking for a heart attack?😆 Take it easy bro, you don’t wanna end up like Jack Nicholson in ‘The Shining’🤣 (It’s a great machine for expresso, but you’ll need a decent grinder)👍
Hi c, they are similar. A few upgrades from previous version as detailed in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iZs6Ehvztz0.html
I just bought the Classic Evo, together with an Eureka Specialita, is my first manual espresso machine, however when I use the double shot basket after the espresso is done and I remove the portafilter i see that is quite a lot of water over the coffee pod inside the basket, what am I doing wrong?
@@Wholelattelovepage having trouble dialing in dosing on the new machine. 13 and 14 grams sticks to the group head but oddly enough overfilling to 16 does not. Seems a little counter intuitive but I am completely new to this.
Hi Gary, You are correct - on the surface it does not make sense. But look close, a single shot basket has fewer holes in the bottom so has a much lower flow rate.
