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  1. Coffee Lounge ☮❤
    So since I got my Classic a few was ago now, with a lot of experimentation with the variables, and some great advice from folk on this forum, I'm finally getting consistently decent espressos. That is apart from the last sip or two in the cup which is quite sour as far as I can tell. I did have...
  2. Coffee Accessories
    So what are people's routines/suggestions for cleaning/maintenance for a classic? I bought a used one and it didn't come with a blank disc which if I understand correctly is used to "back flush"? How often should this be done,and should I be using something to clean the tank as well?
    maintenance for a classic
  3. Coffee Lounge ☮❤
    Hey, still struggling with what I think is sour tasting shots, tho I'm starting to go off my head whether the shot is sour or bitter. Had the odd okish espresso from the gas bean starter packs but on the whole most have been pretty bad. Tried adjusting grind, amount in, amount out and have...
    try running a shot loads longer
  4. Coffee Lounge ☮❤
    So should beans rest several days to get the best out of them? Still struggling to get a decent espresso out of the has bean beans. My shots have all been varying degrees of sourness. The grind seems to be right giving ok timings etc and I'm keeping the grind consistent.
  5. Coffee Lounge ☮❤
    So, should a double basket be used to yield 2 singles or 2 double espressos?
  6. Coffee Lounge ☮❤
    So just got my classic today. Cleaned her out etc and made an expresso. Didn't know what to expect as I've read lots here about how difficult it is to achieve a really good expresso without a lot of practise and grinding at home. Anyway, I used beans bought and ground a few days ago from s...
  7. 🔎 Find a Coffeeshop 🔍
    This is one of my most local coffee shops. http://www.johnwatt-online.co.uk Anybody got any thoughts based on their website or having actually bought from them? My other local option is whittards, however I have already seen some dubious reviews on their beans on here.
  8. 👋 Introductions 👋
    Hey all New member here from bonny Scotland. Just bought a gaggia classic for my first expresso machine. Should get it mid week. Looking forward to beginning my expresso journey after being a daily stove top guy for several years now. In researching which machine to go for I was amazed how...
  9. Coffee Lounge ☮❤
    Hi folks Soon to be owner of gaggia Classic. My first expresso machine and can't wait to get started having been a daily stove pot guy for several years. Obviously there is the different beans, roasts and grinds to explore and looking on the forums, a very good grinder is a must at some point...
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