There’s a full 58 mm chrome-plated brass portafilter. It weighs a full 1 lb, has double spouts, and a nice handle on it with a new “G” logo on the end. How big is gaggia classic portafilter? Like many espresso machines on the market, the Gaggia Classic Pro uses the 58-millimeter size portafilter, but determining … Read more
The two forms of milk are used in making hot and cold chocolate and milk based drinks including mochas, cappuccinos, lattes and shakes and differ in the way they are prepared. Steaming and foaming milk greatly improves the consistency and quality of your milk and enhances the texture of the coffee Does steamed milk make … Read more
Unclip the reservoir and fill it with either krups descaling solution or a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water. Place a large receptacle beneath the outlet. Fit the water tank and press the ‘Clean’ button. Select ‘Brew’ which will start the cleaning process that takes about half an hour. How do you clean a … Read more
Boiler. The Gaggia’s boiler capacity is 3.5 ounces , whereas the Silvia’s boiler volume is 12 ounces. The smaller capacity means you can pull faster shots and reset more quickly for the next cup. However, the larger capacity gives you more steam pressure for better frothing. Does gaggia classic have an aluminum boiler? The Gaggia … Read more
Heat the milk for 30-45 seconds in your microwave in the cup you intend to drink your coffee from. Once the milk of your choice is heated, take a small whisk and vigoursly whisk back and forth for 15-30 seconds until the milk is frothy. Pour the coffee directly over the frothed milk or brew … Read more
You’ll just need to ensure you have the appropriate descale cleaning powder You can either purchase the official sage cleaner which is recommended because if there’s ever any warranty queries you’ll have been following manufacturers guidelines. Alternatively, a descaling solution for espresso machines will work well. Can you use any descaler in sage coffee machine? … Read more
What is the best type of milk for frothing? Whole milk (full cream milk) creates a thicker, creamier foam when frothed, giving more body to your coffee drink. Low-fat milk and skim milk are much lighter and create larger quantities of foam with larger air bubbles for a more delicate latte or cappuccino. What milk … Read more
The steam wand is used to heat and froth milk for use in various espresso drinks This wand is connected to the heating vessel. When the user puts the valve in the steam position, steam from the heating vessel is released out of the wand and into the milk. Why steam is used in coffee … Read more
“Do I brew first or do I steam first?” The consensus with our team here is that it is better to steam/froth your milk first and then brew your espresso This especially holds true when using a single boiler espresso machine like the Gaggia Classic or Rancilio Silvia. Can I steam milk with espresso in … Read more
The best practice is to wipe your steam wand immediately after each use with a cloth dedicated to this purpose. If this has been neglected then the only safe way to remove the build up is to wrap the wand tightly with a damp tea-towel and turn the steamer on for 30 seconds How do … Read more