Hate my Gaggia Classic

[Javaphile]

I know it's an old post, but i really hope that Colombian Supremo isn't this: commercial link removed as per Site Posting Policy Gloria Jean's Colombian Supremo

Supremo refers to the size of the beans, not an origin source.


Java "No!" phile

[matth3wh]

15 grams of Colombian Supremo, roasted to the start of second crack on Feb 27th.

Surely not!? :-)

[TooMuchCoffeeMan]

I know it's an old post, but i really hope that Colombian Supremo isn't this: commercial link removed as per Site Posting Policy Gloria Jean's Colombian Supremo

[Yelta]

Ok, that's all working much better now – thanks for the tips.

Bought the Hario hand grinder, a Sylvia wand and a decent tamper.

Took about 4 shots to get the setting for the grinder right – just a few clicks back from minimum. It's a bit sensitive down that end of the range, but I would a sweet spot that was a wee bit above choking it and I got myself a good 25 second pour. Just by way of feedback, the open top to this grinder means there's a bit of eruption going on when you get to the end of the process, with little bits of bean flying onto the kitchen bench and floor, so I might cut myself a cover with a slit out of plastic/nylon etc.

Have not put the wand on, but will do tonight. Expect that to help as well. Always hates that Gaggia frother!

Cheers

Good result John.

Do you still hate your Classic?

Only 4 shots to get the grinder adjusted? well done, have seen others claiming to have gone through kilo's of beans and still not get it right.

[Johnonetrillion]

Ok, that's all working much better now – thanks for the tips.

Bought the Hario hand grinder, a Sylvia wand and a decent tamper.

Took about 4 shots to get the setting for the grinder right – just a few clicks back from minimum. It's a bit sensitive down that end of the range, but I would a sweet spot that was a wee bit above choking it and I got myself a good 25 second pour. Just by way of feedback, the open top to this grinder means there's a bit of eruption going on when you get to the end of the process, with little bits of bean flying onto the kitchen bench and floor, so I might cut myself a cover with a slit out of plastic/nylon etc.

Have not put the wand on, but will do tonight. Expect that to help as well. Always hates that Gaggia frother!

Cheers

[JamesM]

site sponsor dibartoli do a steam wand kit, it's bolt on. comes with the brass adapter required. etc.

a real tamper would help.

a real grinder and grinding on demand sounds like your problem.

I was getting magical shots on my gaggia classic. I cut out the portafilter (naked) and just loved watching it rip. It really is excellent at pulling shots, can't say the same for texturing milk though

[Johnonetrillion]

So, if I want to get a ceramic bur grinder, say Hario Skerton/Kyocera, a decent tamper (mine is Gaggia issue plastic) and a Sylvia steaming wand – where do I go in Melbourne's inner north Brunswick, Carlton)?

Cheers – and thanks for all the replies! I reckon that's good going for a day's work.

[deegee]

:lol: I'm just going to go ahead and assume here there is a coffee called Colombian Supremo? I knew it as another product entirely... back in the day.

Yes it is also the name of a coffee - a fairly generic one. I think it refers to the bean size/grading, more than anything more specific.


Cheers, Deegee.

[Journeyman]

15 grams of Colombian Supremo...

:lol: I'm just going to go ahead and assume here there is a coffee called Colombian Supremo? I knew it as another product entirely... back in the day.

[NakiChap]

I get great espresso from my Gaggia classic

I have it at work and use my Lido hand grinder

With fresh beans and the correct grind and dose you should be getting good espresso.

[deegee]

Alright, I'll buy one. Would prefer something non-electric – just to keep the bench clear. The Porlex number looks the goods, but a bit small. What else is available with similar function in Australia? Kyocera ceramic?

I LOVE my Gaggia Classic. Here are a couple of pics of a shot from an un-pressurised double basket.

15 grams of Colombian Supremo, roasted to the start of second crack on Feb 27th.

Ground with the Hario Skerton also shown. they can be bought for about $50 to $60 last time I checked.

Cheers, deegee.

[Johnonetrillion]

Alright, I'll buy one. Would prefer something non-electric – just to keep the bench clear. The Porlex number looks the goods, but a bit small. What else is available with similar function in Australia? Kyocera ceramic?

[Yelta]

Check this post, it has great easy to read and understand information. http://coffeesnobs.com.au/general-co...tml#post493600

[habahabanero]

You'd make better coffee if you sold the Gaggia and bought a grinder for the money! It really doesn't matter that much how you make the coffee, as long as it's fresh ground (< minutes) from fresh beans (< 4 weeks) on demand, it will always be better.

[coffeechris]

You need a grinder, that way you can buy freash roasted coffee beans, take them home waste a few getting it right. What Barry Duncan is saying is right. Im not saying theres not other issues, however if its one thing i have learnt about owning a coffee machine. Besides that fact a grinder wont make a coffee, the grinder is the more important part of producing a perfect cup that the machine is.

Dont by pre grounded coffee, get a grinder

Cheers,

Chris