Making good espresso, with Gaggia

Gaggia Classic,1.25 ounces in 25sec,single shot basket.Robusta beans,MDF grind at level 6. Great taste and not much crema. Enjoy coffee while learning important things you didn't know: http://www.ifamericansknew.org and http://www.palestinemonitor.org

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• espresso
• shot
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• perfect
• gaggia

[luongdung]

try the Lavazza super crema beans, you will get a lot more crema, first i used the starbucks beans and the result was like that, now i switch to lavazza and its really better

[lavag2]

there are no Starbucks or Lavazza in my country. But China has them :-)

[luongdung]

wat beans do u use?

[lavag2]

I don't know. Got them at a kitchen shop. Brand name is "Crema - italian burn". Probably all arabica.

[trio628]

hey, I am thinking about getting one of those. Does it come with the double spout portafilter or just the stock one. Thanks for your time.

[lavag2]

it comes with just the double spout

[TheVeronicakohk]

thats true  ! not the "super crema " Lavazza crappy beans

[klarinetta]

@luongdung Bleh use quality espresso blend beans 3-15 days from roast kept in an airtight container in a dark place at room temperature and grind in a quality flat burr grinder just right before brewing.

[panadevulpe]

@fpsoft1 so everybody should like it the way you like it ??

[fpsoft1]

Not good. Put the grinder on 5 and/or tamp more.

[maciejwrotek]

i am on my third day caffeine free and i substitute my coffee with this kind of videos ^^

[coreyk67]

I prefer Folgers.

[slippyg]

Beans ground too coarse. Shot turned blonde much too quickly.

[Agathorn]

nice!

[sexyshie]

Dude, I have a mirror setup.

Machine: Gaggia Deluxe (Less 3-way solenoid).

Grinder MDF Setting: 4

Beans: Ladro Blend (Available in Seattle) One of the best espresso blends out there.

Portafilter: Stock

Preparation: The top of the porta-filter with enough coffee, and level off excess. Tamp properly, but don't over do the tamp.

Perfect results: 25 secs, mouse tails, redish brown crema.

Perfect Test: Create an Americano, the crema still settles to the top of cup. What a beautiful cup.

[Caramello82]

Well, that's what I call an espresso cup, simply PERFECTO!!