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  • #16
    Re: A CLASSIC way to microfoam with Gaggia+Silvia

    my sentiments exactly.

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    • #17
      Re: A CLASSIC way to microfoam with Gaggia+Silvia

      Hi All,

      My first post here and I too have been able to get great microfoam from the Classic w/Sivlia steam wand mod.  The only complaint is that sometimes it runs out of puff after a short while (inconsistent) but mostly its to do with the fact that I am trying to steam too much in one go (ca. 650ml).  It can consistently steam up to around 400ml without too much trouble.

      I must agree with the OP on this one entirely, with the 40 deg thing especially.  I learnt that one from the Coffeegeek guide about stretching until you get to about 40 deg and then submerging the tip.   40 deg should be only warm to touch, definately not hot.  Before I tried this, I would find that I was trying to stretch the milk too much, and I was ending up with nasty looking foam that was hard to swirl and even harder to pour.  After altering my technique a little bit, I can continually come up with fairly good glossy microfoam that I never achieved before.  A recent example, not exactly pro, but I think alright for the time ive been doing this stuff.



      Long live the classic!

      -Scott

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      • #18
        Re: A CLASSIC way to microfoam with Gaggia+Silvia

        Originally posted by pricespringer link=1208179952/0#13 date=1214707585
        I  was wondering is it possible to do anything at this time i.e. stop and wait until steam builds up and then continue as I hate throwing away and wasting this milk. i.e. what I am asking is it possible to recover from a no steam position without starting again as the milk is still heating up. Usually at this time I have already pulled the shot. I follow all the rules , bleed the wand, wait until light goes out so boiler is heating.
        I encounter this a lot. I push some water through the steam wand, the light goes out, I wait 20 seconds or so and then continue steaming again. Its not a great solution but it kinda works.

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        • #19
          Re: A CLASSIC way to microfoam with Gaggia+Silvia

          superb tips, thanks to all who contributed.

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          • #20
            Re: A CLASSIC way to microfoam with Gaggia+Silvia

            Hi,

            Newbie to the forum here. I have the Coffee Deluxe and hope to be coverting to the silvia wand as soon as I can get my hands on one. Let the mods begin!

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            • #21
              Great...any advice for a Starbucks Barista machine

              Another newbie. I have a Starbucks Barista machine (sorry if this is collusion with the enemy!!!) In any event, I cant get the hang of doing great microfoam with it. Any advice for me? ;D

              I usually use 2% milk, plunge the wand deep into the container for a second, raise it to the surface and stretch until about 70 F. Then I move it to the middle and create a cyclone with tip slightly lower.

              Then Id like to think it is equipment (not operator) failure and that buying a different steam wand might solve my problems. Im great at foaming and frothing, but I always get a layer of foam and a layer of watery milk. PS I do prime!!!

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              • #22
                Re: A CLASSIC way to microfoam with Gaggia+Silvia

                Welcome to Coffee Snobs aj.

                Isnt 2% milk watery to start with?

                Why not try some full cream and see if it helps.

                Even if you just buy 2 or 3 litres for pactise it will eliminate one variable.

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