MORNING COFFEE AT HOME EP 1| LEARNING HOW TO USE GAGGIA CLASSIC PRO

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Welcome to our first video where we share with you our morning coffee routine at home using the Gaggia Classic Pro😊We recently got this machine to learn more about making espresso drinks, and it has been a great experience!
Our current setup is the Gaggia Classic Pro in white and the Baratza Sette 270 grinder.
Today, we're making a simple latte aka my husband's favorite drink lately😉A cup every morning💗
I hope you all enjoy this video, and please don't forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!
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@ay0291 2 года назад

I just purchased Giggia classic pro for my husband birthday. I can’t wait to have a cup of espresso!

@QTHomeCafe 2 года назад

Gaggia is a great machine and I hope you guys enjoy it! It will be a little frustrating at first, but eventually it Will get better.

@TheAutisticCat 6 месяцев назад

I Yi Yi what a process.

@danoontjeh123 3 года назад

Pretty good latte art for a beginner! I received my Gaggia Classic yesterday (pre 2015 model with upgraded pump, isolated boiler, PID and spring mod for 9bar pressure) and my Sette 270 should be coming in tomorrow :D

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

Thank you! Still have a lot to learn on latte art :) And that is an amazing setup you got there. A PID is definitely on my wish list right now so hopefully soon. Let me know how you like your Gaggia and the Sette 270.

@SomeTenth 3 года назад

Great setup and nice video with useful tips!

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

Thank you very much!😊I love to share what I’ve learned and also get good tips from everyone else as well!

@nLTwiGGy 3 года назад

you have amazing workflow!

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

Thank you! :) definitely can be improved though.

@InvalidPersistentName 7 месяцев назад

Loved it, what are the measurements for the coffee beans, poured espresso and the milk?

@shawnewaltonify Год назад

you are doing awesome and you are ready to try temperature surfing. look it up and you are going to find its amazing.

@QTHomeCafe Год назад

Thanks! we actually did temp surfing when we first got the machine. We have added PID to the machine so no more worries about temp surfing.

@RhysAngulatta 3 года назад

Fantastic video, great to see someone else's workflow! I'm still trying to nail the espresso recipe with the gaggia but the leveler / tamping tool your using looks like it might help, did you find it provided more consistent results than a standard tamp?

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

Thank you much!😊 This leveler/tamping tool definitely helps with the consistency for beginners level like I am. It takes out the guessing game for tamping.

@nk67488 9 месяцев назад

Hi there! I know the video is a little bit old my I just got my machine. At the beginning I thought it was defective because it struggled to brew (something similar to your video) but I realized I was grinding the beans too fine so I changed it and it's better now. How is the machine doing after two years? Thanks!

@rcmanoj 2 года назад

Excellent video. I just recieved my Gaggia and Sette 270 and would like to follow this workflow. Wondering what was your sette grind setting, coffee cup size, milk quantity and pitcher size. Thanks

@QTHomeCafe 2 года назад

Thank you so much!!! It’s a great first setup and hopefully you enjoy using them! Grind setting on Any grinders are very hard to compare one to the others. You will have to keep experimenting on that. Our most current setup for cups and pitcher are more updated in our new video. Currently, we are using 200ml cups. 40g of espresso and about 150-160g of milk. Pitcher size is 15oz. All of these should be listed in our new videos. If you still have any question! Please let us know!

@gib859 3 года назад

I bought the exact same combo set up 2 weeks ago! Great minds think alike

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

yayyy! This combo is hard to beat, I love it. How are you liking it?

@gib859 3 года назад

@@QTHomeCafe really liking it. I changed the OPV spring over to a 9 bar which improved my shots too. I am trying to work on my latte art which is really hard. I also just discovered “Affogato” which I can’t wait to make tonight after dinner!

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

@@gib859 awesome! I definitely noticed the difference in coffee notes after changing mine as well, very interesting! Latte art is difficult, I'm still trying every day but it does require a lot of practice and having to get the milk texture right first. Let's keep trying :) And hey, affogato is my fave dessert! I always have vanilla bean ice cream in my freezer for this reason.

@saraalzahid 3 года назад

Me too, same combo 😇

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

@@saraalzahid yay welcome aboard! :) such a nice combo

@danh7359 3 года назад

Nice video! As a beginner, I have trouble getting the handle into the slots and turning. The first time I tried, I think it was too warm compared to the handle. Any tips?

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

Thank you and thanks for stopping by! It’s hard to remove or put in the portafilter when you first got Gaggia. It should start getting better in couple of days. You should leave the portafilter slightly in the slot when you are done using it but don’t lock it all the way, just enough for it not to fall off. Also, I recommend getting an espresso brush and brush the shower screen and around it every time you are done using the machine. To help prevent coffee buildup.

@WILCOgameplays 2 года назад

Hello! Did you change the spring for a 9bar? I just got this machine today, and no matter how thinly I grind my coffee and how hard I Tamper it, the coffee comes out in like 5 seconds. Could it be the spring? Or is there something else I could try? Thanks!

@QTHomeCafe 2 года назад

Hello! Welcome to the channel. I did change to 9bar pressure but it seems like your issue is more of the grinder. What kind of grinder are you using?

@WILCOgameplays 2 года назад

@@QTHomeCafe Hey! Thanks for the Quick response! I'm using a Capresso Infinity grinder. Which is about $100 Usd. I think you May be right. Do you think a higher end grinder is needed to achieve espresso grind? And if you could give me a recommendation on some grinder that would be great :) Thanks for your help!

@QTHomeCafe 2 года назад

Hi! It depends on what budget range you are looking for. We are currently using a refurbished Sette 270 at around 200$. Personally, good espresso grinder start around this price range.

@seecesar 2 года назад

@@QTHomeCafe what's your grind setting? Do you go to the finest grind?

@QTHomeCafe 2 года назад

Typically, I grind around 7A-C depends on coffee beans. if you go to the finest and your shot still run fast, you might look into adding a shim to your grinder.

@jason0938 6 месяцев назад

Hello I know this is a old video but I just got the same unit as you. A few questions/problems I’m running into if you could help? 1: did you ever have any issue of the brew light turning off mid brew? No matter how long I turn it on or other tricks I try are not working. 2: do you feel like your group head doesn’t want to go in all the way? Almost like it’s too tight to fully twist in until it’s completely straight in the middle?.

@ryansmurda1552 Год назад

Hi. Great video. I was thinking about buying this machine. I had a question: Can you program the machine to shut off after a certain amount of time, or do you have to use a scale for each shot?

@QTHomeCafe Год назад

It doesn't come stock with the machine, you have to start and stop your shots. You can modify the machine to do so. You can also look into breville machine. It comes stock with that functionality.

@carolynchai6018 Год назад

Hi im a novice in this espresso world and I really love your video and setup! This sounds a bit silly but actually I have question: If I’m pulling two shots with 18g of espresso powder, am I aiming for 36g of liquid in both cups or 18g of liquid in each cup which adds up to 36g of liquid in total ?

@QTHomeCafe Год назад

Hello! Sorry for the late reply!! You should aim for the total 36g of liquid. If you can’t fit 2 cups on the scale, one cup can have 18g. It should be more or less equal. Hope that helps!

@robrio89 6 месяцев назад

Are you using the double filter basket for this? I can’t fit 18g of coffee in the single filter basket

@danielkoshy7 3 года назад

Omg, except for the grinder brand, everything else is my exact coffee setup at home!

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

Gaggia is definitely an amazing machine especially in white, black, or dark blue! What grinder do you have at home?

@danielkoshy7 3 года назад

@@QTHomeCafe I have a breville smart grinder pro.

@DNA2000-8bit 2 года назад

There's always a cutaway shot in Gaggia videos when the shot is pulled. Lol. Every time.

@QTHomeCafe Год назад

Thank you for stopping by! There should be some vids of the whole shot but if not, we are planning to make more vids. I will keep that mind! Thank you for the feedback.

@derekpercy7787 2 года назад

Hey I have the exact same machine - Just started using it today - I have soggy/wet puck - Can you offer any advice - yes I am impressed with your set-up - have ordered a scale like yours - Thanks for sharing

@QTHomeCafe 2 года назад

Hello! Soggy/wet puck is not a sign whether or not your espresso is bad. I would suggest you not so fixate on that but you can use puck screen to help reduce that sogginess. I would really recommend focusing on the extraction and how it tastes. I hope that helps!

@adrianrice2177 2 года назад

Try a different amount of grams in? I've had the same issue when doing 14g in a 20g IMS Basket. For some reason when I do 18g the pucks have been coming out moist with no water on top. Maybe it's the solenoid pipe really putting the work in, after "warming up" during the 1st week.

@derekpercy7787 Год назад

@@adrianrice2177 Thank You for that - I will give it a try (It's been sitting there for a while - I haven't used it - I've gone back to my trusty Lavazza Coffee Machine - works perfectly every time

@QTHomeCafe Год назад

It’s best to use the same amount of ground coffee base on your basket. If you get an 18g basket, it’s good to use 18g of coffee. Of course, every beans are different so you will have to test it.

@themapleshamrock5284 2 года назад

Just ordered my Gaggia and Baratza 30 for my new house that I get the keys to Friday :) The one question I can’t seem to get an answer to is how long do you have the machine turned on before you use it? I’ve heard 25 mins which seems like an awful long time.

@QTHomeCafe 2 года назад

Hi there!! Congrats on moving and getting a nice espresso setups! I would recommend at least 15-20 minutes. I have a smart plug from Amazon and I can set a schedule for when the machine turns on so by the time I’m up and ready to make my coffee, the machine has been on and ready to go. Majority of the good espresso machines require a little of time. Temperature does play a really big role in making espresso or coffee in general. Hope that helps!

@morganwilliams648 3 года назад

Nice video! What’s the timing you use for the milk steaming?

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

Thank you! After turning on the steaming switch, I wait for 20 sec so when the timer hits 20 is when I purge to get water out of the wand and start steaming right after. I've also heard of someone waiting for 15sec then purge for 3 sec, so I'll be testing that as well to see if it makes a difference :) Hope that helps!

@cyrusvhadsupper Год назад

@@QTHomeCafe Is 20 sec too short of a wait? For my Gaggia Pro, the steaming light will turn on around 40 seconds after flipping the switch, so I usually wait 35 seconds. It feels like 20 sec will lead to low temp and low vortex to start with? But your steamed milk does look gooood

@radusebastianionita803 3 года назад

Hey Nice routine, A couple of questions here: - 35 seconds, isn't it too much for an extraction ? wouldn't it get over-extracted ? - Have you tried Purging->Pushing team button for 10 seconds -> turning off steam then right away start brewing ? i've noticed more consistent temps this way. - Your setup is soo nice, you really need a wooden handle bottomless portafilter with 21g basket :D. I got one recently for my gaggia pro and i am amazed on the results. - Milk wise, i see you start frothing before the light comes up which is prime approach to have strong pressure, but here is what i do to get that extra initial pressure you loose while purging: Purge the wand of condensation before you start frothing, it could help you. I'm just an enthusiast like everybody else, so pardon my remarks. Loved the video

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

Hey there! Thank you for checking out the vid and all your feedback😄 I got asked on the 35s extraction before as well and this was just because of the local beans I got. The roaster actually advised on 30-35s extraction for the beans. Typically I aim for 25-30s on other beans. I did try temp surfing with the steam button a few times before I installed a PID. Definitely helps a lot for those without a PID on GCP! And hey, you and me both on the bottomless! I’d love to get one soon. What wood color did you go with?

@TomTague-mv4xn 8 месяцев назад

35 seconds is ok, but 25-30 is ideal. With this machine the taste isn't much different. Though I'm sure with a bottomless portafilter it would make an even bigger difference. Personally I enjoyed the video. I had one of these, went to a fully auto machine costing thousands, and here I am back with this one. It was great.

@muratozt 3 года назад

Hi, coud you let me know where you have purchased the ring? It looks to fit Gaggia Portafilter spot on. This is what I am looking for:) Thanks

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

Hey, are you referring to the funnel? It's called the dosing funnel from Matow and the link is under the video description. I hope that's the one! :)

@muratozt 3 года назад

@@QTHomeCafe yes, thanks a lot!

@ryanmason491 2 года назад

Hi this seems a really silly question.. but there is only one switch setting to start dosing - if I want to make 2 drinks do I do them one at a time? As if I split poured through the portafilter (put the cups side by side) it would be half the strength wouldn't it ? Sorry if seems daft!

@QTHomeCafe 2 года назад

Hello there! Thank you for stopping by our channel! We like our latte stronger so we do it one at a time. A lot of people do split shots but that does make lattte/cappuccino lighter. I hope that help!

@xtheconvicted 3 года назад

Pretty late to this video, hopefully you can still answer this. Do you cool the machine down after steaming your milk? I’ve read about it and what I am doing is turn off the steam button, start the pump and open up the steam valve until I get water out of the wand. Do you also do that, or something similar? I don’t know if this is necessary to be honest.

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

Hi! Thank you for stopping by. It's never too late to ask any questions here. I've always "cool down" the machine every time I'm done using it and by waiting til water comes out of steam wand is to refill your boiler with water. Once you brew again the next morning, your boiler will have water and ready for you to brew. It's never hurt to cool down and be on the safe side.

@jt4854 Год назад

I’m going to get one of these they seem nice. Id also Recommend steaming your milk before you pull your shot or your espresso will get flat. Nice setup 👊

@lukastesting 3 года назад

Can I ask? I have Gaggia but I struggle with timings... I use same ratio (18 in 36-40 out) but I was told it should flow in 25-30 seconds... Doing so my espresso tastes quite sour often. You have increased time quite drastically, does it help with the taste?

@Psychoh90 3 года назад

Hi, it depends of course on the type of beans used. You can use same ratio same time but taste can be miles different from what he achieved. It is very strange seeing a 35 to 40 sec extraction. I am going to wait for the answer to this because I do not know the type of beans he used. If your espresso tastes sour you could try few things: light roasted beans in most cases are kind of sour and acidic and more difficult to extract flavour from cause they are denser than the medium and dark roasted. So what you can do is increasing temperature (I have the Classic Pro. What I do is this. Before pulling a shot with light roasted I push the steaming button and wait 7 to 10 secs. This helps temperature stability during the shot but most importantly in this case, the 90 degrees C water that normally flow through the grouped it increases around 92 94 and stays around 90 92 for all the duration of the shot). If you already do this, you can try and grind a little bit finer than u usually do or put 0.5 gr of coffee more inside the basket. Anyway, 35 to 40 secs shot time it is not common with most of beans and roasts.

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

Hi both, I definitely agree with @leoniada Monaco's comment. It really depends on the beans you are using when you are trying to make an espresso. In my case I was using a local espresso blend, they recommended for this specific blend for a brew time of 35-40 secs and 18g in/40-45g out. I find that 18g in/35-40g out in 35-40secs yields the best result for my taste. I'm still new to the espresso's world, but typically I would turn on the machine for at least 20 mins and aim for 18g in/35-40g out (1:2 ratio) in 25-30 secs also. From what you said, I'm guessing it could be either the shot was not hot enough or under extracted. Freshness of the beans or the type of beans you are using could also effect the sourness of the shot. To be clear, there's a difference between an overwhelmingly sour shot and a hint of acidity. I haven't completely dive into the temperature surfing yet but I'm planning to get a PID in the near future to have a better control of the temperature. Make sure that your cup and your portafilter stays warm throughout the whole process, it would help with the temperature stability. I'd say try to see if it's a problem of under extraction, so you grind a little bit finer or add a little bit more coffee grounds to see if it helps. Please let me know how it goes! I'm curious to know more and love this type of convo.

@lukastesting 3 года назад

@@QTHomeCafe so I did few experiments and found out, keeping the dose roughly at 18g is ok, and preheating the machine for 15 mins and bumping extraction a few secs 28-33 more helped get rid of sharp acidity.

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

That's good to hear! I also practice turning on the machine for at least 20mins for this reason. It's the beauty but also the tricky part of espresso, small adjustment can make a drastic change :)

@michaelheisler2508 3 года назад

Why’d you buy the sette with the built in scale if you weigh your beans before grinding?

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

Our grinder doesn't have a built in scale. It's the Sette 270, not 270wi

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

Hope you enjoy the video and let us know your thoughts or any questions!🤗

@denis7073 3 года назад

Great couple Baratza & Gaggia classic 👍

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

@@denis7073 thank you! I definitely had my hesitation at first but they've been so great

@ivannikolic6844 8 месяцев назад

how long does it take gaggia to warm up

@Ilovejesus995 3 месяца назад

This is super late but did you have any problems fitting larger Capuccino cups in there for when you want a double espresso?

@QTHomeCafe 3 месяца назад

It was hard to fit larger cappucino cups underneath there. I pulled double shot of espressos in and espressos glass and then pour it into a different cup/glass. Highly recommend to get bottomless portafilter, smaller scale, and if still need it, a lower drip tray.

@FuckPedophileBiden 2 года назад

Excellent video! Why is the milk poured into the second stainless steel pitcher before pouring it into the cup?

@QTHomeCafe 2 года назад

Thank you! I prefer to steam with a smaller pitcher so I don't end up using more milk than needed. But for latte art, pouring in a bigger pitcher is easier for me since I can get closer to the surface without accidentally pouring the milk and start the pour early. I also find that the milk gets incorporated in well when I transfer, less of a foam layer sitting on top :)

@FuckPedophileBiden 2 года назад

@QT_HomeCafe . Thank you. I was was watching a latte art champion this morning and she said that is the way she does it too. { : {) } >ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oBhajGjPggc.html

@vio4jesus 2 года назад

THANK YOU... my shots are weak, and I'm not sure why. I just want to double check 18G of coffee beans...... how much does the ground coffee weigh? it's 36-40grams? I don't think I can fit that much ground coffee in my portafilter (36grams). I have been using 14grams of ground coffee in my portafilter and it seems so weak. Which basket in the portafilter are you using? The double shot basket that was in place; or the single shot? With the double shot basket in the portafilter, starting with 18 grams of beans, pulling the shot for 35 seconds; I get 198 grams of coffee liquid. That's too much? QUESTION: Which filter basket are you using in the portafilter? QUESTION: Does the middle light (the one with the coffee cup on the switch) go out after about 14 seconds?

@QTHomeCafe 2 года назад

Thank you for stopping by! Typically speaking, 1 gram of ground coffee to 2 grams of espresso. For example, if you grind 18grams of ground coffee, you should aim around 36grams of espresso at around 25-30seconds. You will want to adjust according to your taste. The double basket that came with the machine should be an 18gram basket for 18grams of ground coffee. Right now, we are currently using a 18-22grams IMS basket and it should be listed in the newer video. I believe that the middle light goes out after 14-15seconds. The middle light lit up when it’s ready for you espresso. once you start brewing the espresso, the temperature start to drop and light/sensor will turn off. I hope that helps!

@vio4jesus 2 года назад

@@QTHomeCafe Thank you!!

@Cannonball66 3 года назад

Whats the sette grinder set at? My shots are still coming out too fast, gonna try 5C next on mine, new machine

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

Hi there, we currently have ours at 5A for the beans we’re using. Hope that helps! :)

@jonathansantin5126 3 года назад

Have you done any pressure modifications to the machine? My shots come out too fast at 3C

@zapnorok 3 года назад

@@jonathansantin5126 You probably need to grind finer. If you're using the Sette, you need to add an additional shim that came in the box. It helps to grind finer and pushes everything up by 5 clicks (est).

@Cannonball66 3 года назад

Im at around 5/6 now with one shim in, coffee is coming out alot better nowadays. Also I have the gaggia classic pro and recently brought it down to 9bar pressure. Main issue now is pucks are somewhat wet and im on 18g

@mavericktechreview1250 2 года назад

May I know what’s the grinder that you using? Is it good?

@QTHomeCafe 2 года назад

As of right now, we are using Sette 270 and it’s an amazing grinder at its price range. Eureka grinder also works really really well but it has a bit higher grind retention.

@teemuleppa3347 3 года назад

creating unecessary dish by using the second pitcher is causing twitches on the vein on my temple :P

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

haha well I've learned to wash them right away and quickly but I hear ya!

@Platoface 3 года назад

Twisting introduces micro fractures into the puck.

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

Ah I didn’t know that. Thanks for pointing it out😉Will have to avoid that in the future

@BB-mo9sf 8 месяцев назад

Nonsense.

@Zajme 3 года назад

Nice cup! Where did you get it?

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

thank you! Got them from Amazon for a good price! "Sweese 403.003 Porcelain Cappuccino Cups with Saucers - 6 Ounce" :)

@ai-fx2st 3 года назад

@@QTHomeCafe They look just like the NotNeutral cups...

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

@@ai-fx2st oh I wish they were! Would love to get those NotNeutral cups and saucers set. Mine is a lot cheaper :)

@ai-fx2st 3 года назад

@@QTHomeCafe I just ordered and received 1 NotNeutral cup & saucer set today for $20...yikes...but I do see why they are priced that way...they are good quality.

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

@@ai-fx2st ooh jealous! And I agree, they're definitely on the good quality side so it makes sense for the price. I know I'd want a set soon, already on my wish list but there are just so many things I want :)

@jungkim5459 2 года назад

Did you specifically purchase from Amazon or from a store?

@QTHomeCafe 2 года назад

We bought Gaggia Classic Pro from Amazon.

@sehzadhussain9519 2 года назад

Nice Whats the make and model of the coffee grinder

@QTHomeCafe 2 года назад

Thanks! We have the Baratza Sette 270🙂 highly recommended for a quality but budget friendly one

@sehzadhussain9519 2 года назад

@@QTHomeCafe thanks

@elizabethtaylor337 3 года назад

My husbanding I recently bought a Gaggia Classic Pro and a Sette 270. We are complete newbies when it comes to making espresso. Our grinder is currently set at 7A. We weigh our beans at 18g in and were able to pull 34 grams out in about 25-30 seconds, however the espresso doesn’t taste good, its very strong and bitter. We then try and alter the time/grind and then it tends to come out faster and still tastes bad. We will try the grind setting that’s mentioned in the comments, but we are beside ourselves. Any advice/info would be amazing! Thanks!!

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

Hi there! It’s a great combo to have, but definitely not easy in general to dial in espresso🙂I’m curious about the beans you’re using/beans profile, is it medium roast? Does the shot taste burnt at all or just very bitter? There are many variables so we can’t say for sure what it is yet. You can try lower it to 17g in, or pull 36-37g, so changing the ratio pretty much from 1:2 to 1:3 maybe...and see if the taste changes. Usually if my machine is not warmed up before I pull a shot, it results in a bad shot but would taste sour instead.

@elizabethtaylor337 3 года назад

@@QTHomeCafe Hi! It’s a medium/dark roast. We try letting the machine warm up for about 15 min. It just tastes extremely strong, like unbearable to drink, even to taste. I tried espresso at a local shop and it tasted smooth and fruity, this was nowhere near that. It’s just frustrating. We haven’t even made an espresso drink yet, as we’re spending our time trying to master just the espresso.

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

Do you know if that local shop also uses medium/dark roast? From the sound of it, I’d suggest you guys to try medium and not towards dark roast. Light roast is a bit harder to dial in, so maybe not a good idea at this point. Try getting a local bag where you know it’s fresh beans, medium roast, and the beans profile indicates some sort of fruity flavor. It sounds to me that you’re doing everything right in terms of working the machine, so I think it’s the beans profile and preference. I actually prefer a bitter and strong shot for my drinks because I like how it tastes when mixed with milk. When I do a shot to drink on its own, I’d have to go with something like Ethiopia beans since it’s lighter and fruity note.

@elizabethtaylor337 3 года назад

@@QTHomeCafe So the beans we were using were just from a local health market. However, yesterday I went to a roaster who does their own beans. I ended up getting a medium roast with fruity notes. He also was saying the same thing, about the beans and always wanting fresh beans and sticking with a medium roast. We ended up making two shots that weren’t bad, even sippable. We are between 7E and 7D, so just trying to figure that out, maybe trying in between? Any thoughts on that? Both setting shots tasted strong but did have a smoother fruity note to them. Our goal is to try it with milk today, but not sure how any of this will come out. Lol.

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

Awesome, that’s progress for sure! Fresh beans makes a big difference, as well as using filtered water. How is the time/ratio for the two shots you tried? You can try to pull 40g out and see if the shot gets better. Temperature surfing is also something you guys should look into as it does affect the flavor of the shot😊

@salmanmohammed4490 3 года назад

I want to buy it, do you recommend it

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

Hi there, I definitely would recommend this machine if you're looking for something that can produce good quality espresso and doesn't cost thousands of dollars. It does take a bit of time getting used to; I was not a fan of certain parts in terms of the design and the workflow was an adjustment for me. Prior to this one, I had an old one from DeLonghi and also the Breville Barista Express. I'd say Barista Express is also a very good entry level machine, comes close to the Gaggia Classic Pro, but the built in grinder is not so great so I get better result with Gaggia Classic Pro and the Baratza grinder. Let me know if you have any other questions :) Hope that helps!

@SuperMatrix59 3 года назад

Yep

@SuperMatrix59 3 года назад

Heads up, there is a person that 3D the drip tray so it’s much lower for like 35 dollars or less. I have pics of mine. When I received my modify drip tray you can put a full latte glass plus your scale and have room to spare.

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

Yas! I actually found out about it recently because I was getting a bit annoyed at not having so much space😄I’m glad to hear you recommending it! It’s on our wishlist right now along with a bottomless

@wilsentwins 2 года назад

Can we set the gaggia time and gram output?

@QTHomeCafe 2 года назад

You cannot do that out of the box. You will have to modify the machine.

@stinkybips 3 года назад

Which basket are you using?

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

Currently, we are using the IMS 18/22g basket.

@bernardmadden3892 3 года назад

What setting is your sette on?

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

I have it on either 5A or 5B for the beans we use 🙂

@deneyimlemek4844 Год назад

Which grinder use?

@QTHomeCafe Год назад

The grinder in this video is Sette 270. Currently, I'm using Niche Zero.

@oleksiig.6040 3 года назад

what's the espresso recipe in the video? grinder setting/in and out weight ?

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

It was 18g in, 36-40g out in 35-40 seconds. It’s a bit longer than usual for the shot duration due to this specific local beans we used. I can’t recall the grinder setting then, sorry!

@oleksiig.6040 3 года назад

@@QTHomeCafe Thanks for reply. Frankly, I don't get how you managed to fit 18g before stamping into standard 18g basket and out-of-the-box portafilter. For me, max 15g of coffee works with 7-8 on grinder. I saw some other people say about 18g but with 21g basket.

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

Do you use dark roast by chance? For me, that’s the only time that I can’t have 18g but have to lower to around 16g. It’s definitely just the standard out-of-the-box portafilter basket. I measure both before and after grinding. Now I’m curious if others do 18g as well on the same basket.

@oleksiig.6040 3 года назад

@@QTHomeCafe I use Miscelad'oro gran crema 2.2 lb package, medium roast

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

@@oleksiig.6040 I've never use that bean before so I won't be able to tell you. I typically recommend using fresh light-medium roasted beans. Anything from medium-dark roast beans will usually go for 16-17g in the basket.

@jimjohnson9813 3 года назад

Why did you use two pitchers?

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

Hi there, I'm a beginner in latte art so this is more of a personal preference. I came across an advice of using a bigger pitcher so that I could get closer to the surface when pouring. I also like the spout on the bigger pitcher, more sharp. However, I use the smaller pitcher still because it's easier to steam as I don't use a lot of milk in my drink, that way the wand can submerge properly. Hope that helps!

@jimjohnson9813 3 года назад

Thanks

@StarKnightZ 2 года назад

Why did you decant the milk into another jug before pouring into the coffee?

@QTHomeCafe 2 года назад

Hi there! That’s only for latte art purposes. The second pitcher gives me more control and precision to control the art. Thanks for stopping by!

@StarKnightZ 2 года назад

@@QTHomeCafe does the decanting do something to the milk that makes it easier to make latte art? If so, what? Or is it just that you prefer the second jug?

@QTHomeCafe 2 года назад

I personally find that it helps with the milk texture when transfer to another pitcher, as milk sometimes gets separated into layers after steaming. For latte art, pouring from a bigger pitcher gives me the ability to get really close to the surface which is one of the important factor. In a smaller pitcher, you might not be able to get close to the surface without accidentally starting the pour early/ milk pour out. Hope that helps!

@DNA2000-8bit Год назад

#gaggiacutaway

@igordragicevic0606 3 года назад

Turn off the steam button plss.

@QTHomeCafe 3 года назад

good reminder! Definitely forget about it sometimes till the cleaning part.

@Northernbreed1738 2 года назад

That looks like torture at 7 AM.

@QTHomeCafe 2 года назад

Hello there! This machine definitely require a little bit more effort but you do get use to the routine very quickly. Nespresso is definitely a quicker way to have your morning coffee!

@bradleyeis7319 2 года назад

That is way to much work for a coffee, who uses a scale.

@QTHomeCafe 2 года назад

Thank you for stopping by our channel! It’s really not that much work but if you don’t have the time to do it, we understand. Coffee is a lot like baking. Scale really helps make thing consistent for the end result.