Hi all
My friend and I are having some guests over for a small party, and we were (naturally) talking about coffee. In particular - whether I could help make some drinks after dinner, when everyone is lounging about and just hanging out.
I have a Gaggia Classic that Ive been using for a while, and regularly make drinks for smaller crowds (4-6 milk drinks). Usually take 5 minutes for 2 drinks, using a standard "pull 2 shots>heat up boiler>steam 2 cups of milk > flush to cool > repeat" pattern.
Now there would be about 10-15 guests. None of real coffee geeks/snobs, and would be given a choice of an espresso drink or an affogato (naturally the latter would make things easier - just a straight shot). I wouldnt be TOO pressured for time since 1. Im not really the host and dont know the guests too well so I dont need to mingle, and 2. we have tea available and a nespresso machine for people who dont really care.
Nonetheless, Im looking for recommendations people have on making a series of shots with a Gaggia classic single boiler machine (and all its limitations). Is there a better, faster technique than the one Im currently using?
Thanks
Sing Chee
My friend and I are having some guests over for a small party, and we were (naturally) talking about coffee. In particular - whether I could help make some drinks after dinner, when everyone is lounging about and just hanging out.
I have a Gaggia Classic that Ive been using for a while, and regularly make drinks for smaller crowds (4-6 milk drinks). Usually take 5 minutes for 2 drinks, using a standard "pull 2 shots>heat up boiler>steam 2 cups of milk > flush to cool > repeat" pattern.
Now there would be about 10-15 guests. None of real coffee geeks/snobs, and would be given a choice of an espresso drink or an affogato (naturally the latter would make things easier - just a straight shot). I wouldnt be TOO pressured for time since 1. Im not really the host and dont know the guests too well so I dont need to mingle, and 2. we have tea available and a nespresso machine for people who dont really care.
Nonetheless, Im looking for recommendations people have on making a series of shots with a Gaggia classic single boiler machine (and all its limitations). Is there a better, faster technique than the one Im currently using?
Thanks
Sing Chee

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