Very nice stuff. If I had to give you a tip, use your WDT/puck rake tool as minimally as you can while still achieving an even puck density before tamping. The more you move the grounds, the more you tend to create voids/holes in the puck which lead to channeling.
Just bought my 1st Gaggia CP. Waiting for delivery for Christmas 2022. I upgraded from a DeLonghi. Like your video because its simple with out a lot of talking!. I noticed the all familiar song you chose!! "It is well with my soul". Merry Christmas!
@@QTHomeCafe I purchased the Blue. Had to get used to the steam wand having two holes! Three weeks later, my latte art is back on track. I've been hand grinding for two years. So, I purchased the Baratza 270 conical burr grinder. It arrives tomorrow. Happy New Year
Haha the good thing is you won’t ever see it in a coffee shop setting😄this is not an efficient workflow to run a business, plus their equipments must be able to makeup for the workaround that home baristas does. I don’t do all this at the cafe😅
Great video - I have the silver version but love your white with the wooden handle version. I wish we could get such accessories here in Europe or at least somehow to Poland - saw one open wooden portafilter once but it was going to cost 1/2 the machine :'(
Thank you so much! I bought mine from theespressoshopuk or you can also try at shades of coffee. Wooden handle is so aesthetically pleasing to go with any espresso machine! I hope you can find them not too overly expensive.
@@QTHomeCafe I will check those sites you mentioned for the wood handled portafilter! I am new to this world, does it take a standard 58mm portafilter? How do you know it will fit?
@@thomasceethe Gaggia has a 58mm but the notches are not compatible with standard portafilters. When searching for a portafilter look for Gaggia specific ones.
I'm glad to hear you enjoy the videos :) I struggled for awhile before I could do any latte art on this machine so please keep trying! I'll be happy to answer any questions to help
Nice relaxing video! Thanks for sharing! I have a quick question. A few seconds after you press the brew button, it looks like the pump stops and then immediately after it resumes, in what looks like some sort of preinfusion... Is that something you are doing manually or part of the PID?
Thank you so much for your kind words! We didn't realized that you have asked a question. It might not be relevant to you anymore but it was something that we do on our own and it's not part of PID or Gaggia. Doing so by press the brew button and turn the steaming knob slightly for 5-10 seconds, then turn off the knob and continue brewing espresso. DId you end up getting any espresso machine?
Hello! Thanks for a lovely video. So satisfying to watch. I'm about to get into home espresso and my Gaggia Classic Pro and Sette 270 are on the way. One question - why do you transfer the steamed milk from one jug into another before pouring? I've seen other baristas doing that and always wondered why, given the final jug would be cooler in temp. Thanks!
Hi there! Thank you for your kind words :) and excited for you to get your home espresso journey going! I actually prefer to pour latte art in a bigger size pitcher since it allows me to get close to the surface without accidentally starting the pour early. One of the key factors in latte art is to get as close to the surface as possible in order to get a nice pour going🙂 I also find that transferring helps to incorporate the milk for better texture, instead of having a more foamy layer on top. You’ll also find that the steam wand size for home espresso machine isn’t great for steaming using a large pitcher, quite a difficult angle. So steaming in a smaller size makes it easier to get the right angle, and also not wasting milk.
I can't get my milk to do that with mine. I think my milk pitcher might be too small? I have a 12 oz pitcher. Normally do 6 ounces of milk that stretched to about 10 ounces. It looks good, but never creates a pattern in the Latte. Just goes below the surface.
Hi there! Hope your latte art journey is going well, I would definitely try to get a bigger milk pitcher. You need a little more room to steam. Also, if you are looking to do latte art with your milk, that might be a bit too much air in the milk.
@QT_HomeCafe hey, thanks for replying. I have gotten significantly better with practice. Still need to be more consistent, but I can make decent art now.
@@QTHomeCafe I don't think the issue is with the portafilter. You can see the bolts around the group head move a bit when locking-in the portafilter. You may just need to retighten those bolts a bit.
Have you used the 9-bar spring mod at all or is the machine still factory? I've just started experimenting with a bottomless portafilter and get spray on most shots.
Hey Peter! This machine has been modded with 9-bar spring. I highly recommend you get that. Also, spraying from bottomless can also mean that you need to do a better job at coffee puck prepping. I would also recommend getting a WDT from Etsy for 10$ or 3D print one yourself. Good luck with your coffee journey!!
haha funny! The vid is less than 10mins long so definitely not my whole morning, thank God. It's actually a bit longer than reality because I have to slow down in movements for the viewers :)
I really learned a lot from your videos, big thank you! I’m thinking about getting the Normcore v4 Tamper but not sure if I need to mod it? I know that the v3s needed to be modded due to a leveling issue.
Thank you so much for your kind words! V4 doesn’t need to be modded. It’s a really good tamper for its price. Consistency is key! I would really recommend getting a WDT. You can either 3D printed yourself or buy from Etsy for 10$.
Great video! Just wondering. I am going to be installing a PID soon just like yours. I don't really like the way people put it on the side personally, but was thinking of something similar to yours. How does the PID mount to the water lid, and can you still open it easily or do you just pull your tray and tank out. Btw I don't mind pulling out the tank haha. JW :)
Having installed a PID on many Gaggias Id say you can do it. Even bolt it on or use heat resist adhesive. But imo don't do it and still use the filling funnel, you want to strain the wires as little as possible.
Hi there, PID is a great mod for this machine and good luck on installing it. Just a quick advice, read through the manual one time before you start installing it - makes things a lot easier. I also didn't like to have the PID on the side. In the PID kit I purchased, they gave me double sided tape so that's how it's on top of the machine. It sits right on the lid and I can still easily open the lid to fill up water tank. Just be extra careful when opening the lid, but so far so good for me :)
I got my portafilter from espressoshopuk and PID from Shades of Coffee. I have both of them link underneath the video description to the exact ones I bought.
Personally, I think you can get by without modding the machine. You can also look at the 2nd hand GCP/Gaggia Classic if you want them fully modded four around 400-500$. Which grinder are you thinking of getting?
I plan to get Varia VS3 since it’s small and matches with GCP (for my small room). Also, it doesn’t cost that much. Do you have any recommend on grinder?
I haven't been following much on new grinders, but it looks good. I guess I'm a really big fan of DF64 since you can buy it for about 400$. when you have more budget, you can change your burrs to SSP burrs to achieve better results.
Do you have PID installed? If you do not have PID, typically I would turn on the steam button for about 20 seconds then right before I steam milk I would purge for like 2 seconds to get rid of any water in the steam wand and then I steam my milk. after I’m done steaming, I would purge again for 2 seconds to get rid of any milk residue in the wand and wipe down any surface that has milk on it with a wet towel and turn it off. If you do have PID, the only difference is that you want to steam when your steaming temperature is around 295-300F. The rest is the same. I hope that helps!
It was pretty good for its price, I think. Compare to the palm tamper and the leveler that I used to use, it was easier for me to go from beans to beans and very consistent tamping. FYI, I did a little mod to the Normcore.
@@givemekape2418 The one I have is the v3. If you are getting the v2, you don't need to do the mod. V3 doesn't actually bottom out properly so I removed the internal spring where it wraps around the core. I filled the core with paper towel and leave the internal spring out.
Question: How does using a low dose (17-17.5g) work with the VST basket you're using? Not working out well for me thus far even after grinding super fine.
Hello! From my understanding since i'm using a 18-22g basket, I should be dosing on the higher end of the basket around 21-22g instead of 17-18g of dosing. There's just too much room in the basket if you underdose and it will get soupy and hard to control. If you are only aiming to brew at a 17-17.5g dosage, I would recommend getting a 18g VST basket. I hope that helps!
@@QTHomeCafe Yes you are right. I ordered a 17-18g (double basket) yesterday. I mostly drink lighter roasts and follow James Hoffman/Scott Rao's recommendation of using a low dosage for lighter roasts. Thanks!
You can dispense hot water from this machine by using the steam wand. Push both brew and steaming buttons at the same time and then turn the steaming knob, that will dispense hot water.
@@simondalton7488 you essentially disturb the puck enough towards the outer ring to introduce the opportunity for channeling. sprometheous has a good video testing the spin’s effects and showing the results
Its a black art really. I grind fine and use 18g and aim for 36g in cup. I hit 24 sec. Still feel taste not right yet. Grinding any finer just chokes the machine. I have the 9bar spring mod. I have a better tamper on ordered as im not a fan of the leveler and tamper combo. It does not extend enough
Thank you for your feedback! I’ve been doing it this way for a long time and it seems fine. I think as long as the coffee puck is not disturbed during the process, it shouldn’t really matter. How long do you usually use the distributor for your puck prep process?
Thanks for sharing Will! I find that "cheaper" grinder require more TLC to yield a somewhat good result consistently. At the end of the day, good cup or Joe is what matters!
I'm glad you like my videos! Honestly, the keyword "hobby" says it all. People like me who really enjoy espresso drinks at home and the satisfaction of making it, we manage our time differently in order to make it happen :) It has became a great 10mins morning habit for me. If you're on Instagram, definitely look into the Gaggia Classic Pro coffee community. So many of them with busy life and kids, but their contents out mine to shame! #respect
@@Nazareth434 there’s other options too if you don’t want to get an espresso machine and a grinder. There’s a cheaper upfront payment alternative like Keurig or Nespresso. There’s something more beginner and time saving like Breville espresso lines too. Of course, there’s also aeropress. A very versatile tool and you can pair it with a hand grinder to save even more on cost. Cheers! ☕️ ☕️
@@QTHomeCafe ? I was just kidding- i have the gaggia clasic pro and dont mind making my morning espresso- doesn't take very long at all- once the machine heats up- i just turn it on when i first wake, get washed up for the day, by then it's hot and ready to brew-
Oh haha well you got me! I can never tell with the tone in writing😅but I agree that I’m so used to it now, doesn’t feel like it takes much time at all in the morning. And honestly, just worth it in so many ways.
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Thank you for the most relaxing methodology of preparing a coffee. It was without doubt refreshingly informative... !
Thank you much for watching :) I honestly never thought I'd enjoy learning and making a cup of coffee this much. The espresso world has changed me.
@@QTHomeCafe I'll put a order it now for it! I'm assuming you have to be careful not to get the wood wet?
Yes definitely be careful with it. I do clean it but lightly and not soaking or letting it be in water for too long. Hope you’ll like the purchase!😃
I watch this video sometimes when I am laying in bed at 2 am and wide awake, struggling to fall asleep. So beautiful and relaxing.
Thank you for your kind words and support😊
Very nice stuff. If I had to give you a tip, use your WDT/puck rake tool as minimally as you can while still achieving an even puck density before tamping. The more you move the grounds, the more you tend to create voids/holes in the puck which lead to channeling.
Oh wow thank you! That makes sense now. I always thought the opposite so I’ve been wondering why I still see channeling no matter how much I prep it.
So satisfying. Well done on latte art!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy it!
It is well with my soul :) Nice workflow routine!
Thank you so much for your kind words!
perfect latte art love it!!
perfect workflow, thank you
Glad you like it!
Just bought my 1st Gaggia CP. Waiting for delivery for Christmas 2022. I upgraded from a DeLonghi. Like your video because its simple with out a lot of talking!. I noticed the all familiar song you chose!! "It is well with my soul". Merry Christmas!
Sorry for the late reply! I hope you had a great Christmas and new year! How's GCP? Did you, by any chance, get it in color?
@@QTHomeCafe I purchased the Blue. Had to get used to the steam wand having two holes! Three weeks later, my latte art is back on track. I've been hand grinding for two years. So, I purchased the Baratza 270 conical burr grinder. It arrives tomorrow. Happy New Year
Beautiful milk! I'm a brand new GCP owner, and steaming is a challenge for sure.
Looks like a phd theses on coffee making. But I have to admit that it is a very nice result.
haha it sure feels like that at times, especially in the beginning. But definitely a great feeling with the final result😉
imagine being a customer in a cafe with all this carry on.
Haha the good thing is you won’t ever see it in a coffee shop setting😄this is not an efficient workflow to run a business, plus their equipments must be able to makeup for the workaround that home baristas does.
I don’t do all this at the cafe😅
Great video - I have the silver version but love your white with the wooden handle version. I wish we could get such accessories here in Europe or at least somehow to Poland - saw one open wooden portafilter once but it was going to cost 1/2 the machine :'(
Thank you so much! I bought mine from theespressoshopuk or you can also try at shades of coffee. Wooden handle is so aesthetically pleasing to go with any espresso machine! I hope you can find them not too overly expensive.
@@QTHomeCafe I will check those sites you mentioned for the wood handled portafilter!
I am new to this world, does it take a standard 58mm portafilter? How do you know it will fit?
@@thomasceethe Gaggia has a 58mm but the notches are not compatible with standard portafilters. When searching for a portafilter look for Gaggia specific ones.
@@andrestorres9188 REALLY! That’s a bummer ha ha!! I wonder why they don’t make them the same????
Where did you get ur text tool i like the look! Also you stick your tools into a cup of rice or what’s that?
I really enjoys yours videos, I have the GCP polar white too but I couldn't make the art latte .
I'm glad to hear you enjoy the videos :) I struggled for awhile before I could do any latte art on this machine so please keep trying! I'll be happy to answer any questions to help
Beautiful 😍
Thank you 🥰
Nice relaxing video! Thanks for sharing!
I have a quick question. A few seconds after you press the brew button, it looks like the pump stops and then immediately after it resumes, in what looks like some sort of preinfusion... Is that something you are doing manually or part of the PID?
Thank you so much for your kind words! We didn't realized that you have asked a question. It might not be relevant to you anymore but it was something that we do on our own and it's not part of PID or Gaggia. Doing so by press the brew button and turn the steaming knob slightly for 5-10 seconds, then turn off the knob and continue brewing espresso. DId you end up getting any espresso machine?
Hello! Thanks for a lovely video. So satisfying to watch. I'm about to get into home espresso and my Gaggia Classic Pro and Sette 270 are on the way. One question - why do you transfer the steamed milk from one jug into another before pouring? I've seen other baristas doing that and always wondered why, given the final jug would be cooler in temp. Thanks!
Hi there! Thank you for your kind words :) and excited for you to get your home espresso journey going! I actually prefer to pour latte art in a bigger size pitcher since it allows me to get close to the surface without accidentally starting the pour early. One of the key factors in latte art is to get as close to the surface as possible in order to get a nice pour going🙂
I also find that transferring helps to incorporate the milk for better texture, instead of having a more foamy layer on top. You’ll also find that the steam wand size for home espresso machine isn’t great for steaming using a large pitcher, quite a difficult angle. So steaming in a smaller size makes it easier to get the right angle, and also not wasting milk.
Can I just ask what coffee bean you’re using? And if you have the 9 bar replacement
I can't get my milk to do that with mine. I think my milk pitcher might be too small? I have a 12 oz pitcher. Normally do 6 ounces of milk that stretched to about 10 ounces. It looks good, but never creates a pattern in the Latte. Just goes below the surface.
Hi there! Hope your latte art journey is going well, I would definitely try to get a bigger milk pitcher. You need a little more room to steam. Also, if you are looking to do latte art with your milk, that might be a bit too much air in the milk.
@QT_HomeCafe hey, thanks for replying. I have gotten significantly better with practice. Still need to be more consistent, but I can make decent art now.
Looks like you have quite a bit of play in your group head at 3:28. Is that normal for a GCP?
From my experience, the OEM portafilter doesn't have much play in the group head. This specific bottomeless portafilter does.
@@QTHomeCafe I don't think the issue is with the portafilter. You can see the bolts around the group head move a bit when locking-in the portafilter. You may just need to retighten those bolts a bit.
Try taking the drip tray out to show a better view of the extraction
Thanks for the suggestion! I will definitely do that in the next video to show what's the extraction looks like.
I thought this was gonna turn into a WDT tool comedy bit. That was so overkill. It honestly started stressing me out
Have you used the 9-bar spring mod at all or is the machine still factory? I've just started experimenting with a bottomless portafilter and get spray on most shots.
Hey Peter! This machine has been modded with 9-bar spring. I highly recommend you get that. Also, spraying from bottomless can also mean that you need to do a better job at coffee puck prepping. I would also recommend getting a WDT from Etsy for 10$ or 3D print one yourself. Good luck with your coffee journey!!
@@QTHomeCafe Thanks for the feedback! Much appreciated!
I just got that same portafilter
Nice! Liking it so far?
Title of the video should be 'Gaggia Classic Pro whole morning routine' ;-)
haha funny! The vid is less than 10mins long so definitely not my whole morning, thank God. It's actually a bit longer than reality because I have to slow down in movements for the viewers :)
I really learned a lot from your videos, big thank you! I’m thinking about getting the Normcore v4 Tamper but not sure if I need to mod it? I know that the v3s needed to be modded due to a leveling issue.
Thank you so much for your kind words! V4 doesn’t need to be modded. It’s a really good tamper for its price. Consistency is key! I would really recommend getting a WDT. You can either 3D printed yourself or buy from Etsy for 10$.
Please tell me where from you buy portafilter?
Great video! Just wondering. I am going to be installing a PID soon just like yours.
I don't really like the way people put it on the side personally, but was thinking of something similar to yours.
How does the PID mount to the water lid, and can you still open it easily or do you just pull your tray and tank out.
Btw I don't mind pulling out the tank haha. JW :)
Having installed a PID on many Gaggias Id say you can do it. Even bolt it on or use heat resist adhesive. But imo don't do it and still use the filling funnel, you want to strain the wires as little as possible.
@@Mongiloyd Thanks! Great to know I will probably just put it on the side then.
Hi there, PID is a great mod for this machine and good luck on installing it. Just a quick advice, read through the manual one time before you start installing it - makes things a lot easier.
I also didn't like to have the PID on the side. In the PID kit I purchased, they gave me double sided tape so that's how it's on top of the machine. It sits right on the lid and I can still easily open the lid to fill up water tank. Just be extra careful when opening the lid, but so far so good for me :)
@@Mongiloyd Definitely a good point to consider :)
@@QTHomeCafe Thanks so much :) Ia appreciate everyone answering my question. Haha now I have to decide.
are you still happy with the filter?
I'm still very happy with it. Bottomless is really nice to have so you can see how well you prep your coffee puck and etc.
Did you 3d print the wdt and insert the needles into it? Have a link for the stl file to print myself? :) Thanks!
It's from 3d printing but someone else did it for us so unfortunately, I don't have the file. You can try look around in r/espresso. Good luck!
It was printed by a member of the Espresso Aficionados Discord :)
@@wernc. yep!
Where you get porafilter? And PID?
I got my portafilter from espressoshopuk and PID from Shades of Coffee. I have both of them link underneath the video description to the exact ones I bought.
@@QTHomeCafe thanks so much
@@andrewvela5064 If you have any other question, feel free ask!
@@QTHomeCafe thanks . I will
Is it possible to get a good shot of espresso without having mods (9bar spring)? I’m considering buying GCP, and don’t want to do any mods.
Personally, I think you can get by without modding the machine. You can also look at the 2nd hand GCP/Gaggia Classic if you want them fully modded four around 400-500$. Which grinder are you thinking of getting?
I plan to get Varia VS3 since it’s small and matches with GCP (for my small room). Also, it doesn’t cost that much. Do you have any recommend on grinder?
I haven't been following much on new grinders, but it looks good. I guess I'm a really big fan of DF64 since you can buy it for about 400$. when you have more budget, you can change your burrs to SSP burrs to achieve better results.
Hey, how is your walnut bottomless portafilter holding up? Was looking at getting on too!
Hey there! It's still in great shape and I've got no complaints so far :) Also glad I chose this color
@@QTHomeCafe hey, did you varnish the wood on your portafilter?
I actually have never done anything to my portafilter. I make sure that it just doesn’t sit in water and wipe it right away when it gets wet.
How does the steaming and post steam work flow look like? I always get confused when trying to do it since I rarely do milk based drinks
Do you have PID installed? If you do not have PID, typically I would turn on the steam button for about 20 seconds then right before I steam milk I would purge for like
2 seconds to get rid of any water in the steam wand and then I steam my milk. after I’m done steaming, I would purge again for 2 seconds to get rid of any milk residue in the wand and wipe down any surface that has milk on it with a wet towel and turn it off.
If you do have PID, the only difference is that you want to steam when your steaming temperature is around 295-300F. The rest is the same. I hope that helps!
@@QTHomeCafe thank you I'll try that out!!
how do you like that normcore tamper? I just ordered mine a couple weeks ago and am waiting for it to arrive.
It was pretty good for its price, I think. Compare to the palm tamper and the leveler that I used to use, it was easier for me to go from beans to beans and very consistent tamping. FYI, I did a little mod to the Normcore.
@@QTHomeCafe oh really what's that? btw do you have the v3 or v2?
@@givemekape2418 The one I have is the v3. If you are getting the v2, you don't need to do the mod. V3 doesn't actually bottom out properly so I removed the internal spring where it wraps around the core. I filled the core with paper towel and leave the internal spring out.
Question: How does using a low dose (17-17.5g) work with the VST basket you're using? Not working out well for me thus far even after grinding super fine.
Hello! From my understanding since i'm using a 18-22g basket, I should be dosing on the higher end of the basket around 21-22g instead of 17-18g of dosing. There's just too much room in the basket if you underdose and it will get soupy and hard to control. If you are only aiming to brew at a 17-17.5g dosage, I would recommend getting a 18g VST basket. I hope that helps!
@@QTHomeCafe
Yes you are right. I ordered a 17-18g (double basket) yesterday. I mostly drink lighter roasts and follow James Hoffman/Scott Rao's recommendation of using a low dosage for lighter roasts. Thanks!
Can you dispense hot water from this espresso machine? Is there a separate hot water dispenser?
You can dispense hot water from this machine by using the steam wand. Push both brew and steaming buttons at the same time and then turn the steaming knob, that will dispense hot water.
It doesn’t come with a separate hot water dispenser.
grind finer and try not to spin the tamper after pressing :)
Ahh will do! 😊 thank you
What problem does spinning introduce?
@@simondalton7488 you essentially disturb the puck enough towards the outer ring to introduce the opportunity for channeling. sprometheous has a good video testing the spin’s effects and showing the results
Its a black art really. I grind fine and use 18g and aim for 36g in cup. I hit 24 sec. Still feel taste not right yet. Grinding any finer just chokes the machine. I have the 9bar spring mod. I have a better tamper on ordered as im not a fan of the leveler and tamper combo. It does not extend enough
I hate to be a pain in the ass, but that was definitely two sprays😅
what size basket?
The size basket that we are currently using is 18-22g IMS basket. There should be a link underneath newer videos.
Nice video, too bad that shot is underextracted.
Thanks for watching! and yes sadly it was ☹ I still drank it though, didn't want to waste coffee lol
19 seconds
😅it’s like is it really espresso if it doesn’t mess with you randomly
u re playing with distributor way toolong for no reason
Thank you for your feedback! I’ve been doing it this way for a long time and it seems fine. I think as long as the coffee puck is not disturbed during the process, it shouldn’t really matter. How long do you usually use the distributor for your puck prep process?
Way too much faffing about and wasting time. Good cream art though.
Thanks for sharing Will! I find that "cheaper" grinder require more TLC to yield a somewhat good result consistently. At the end of the day, good cup or Joe is what matters!
I like your videos, but this hobby can only be done by someone that doesn't value their time and don't have children.
I'm glad you like my videos! Honestly, the keyword "hobby" says it all. People like me who really enjoy espresso drinks at home and the satisfaction of making it, we manage our time differently in order to make it happen :) It has became a great 10mins morning habit for me. If you're on Instagram, definitely look into the Gaggia Classic Pro coffee community. So many of them with busy life and kids, but their contents out mine to shame! #respect
you could find someone who owes you a lot of money, and make them pay it off by making you espressos and lattes for the next decade or so
@@Nazareth434 there’s other options too if you don’t want to get an espresso machine and a grinder. There’s a cheaper upfront payment alternative like Keurig or Nespresso. There’s something more beginner and time saving like Breville espresso lines too. Of course, there’s also aeropress. A very versatile tool and you can pair it with a hand grinder to save even more on cost. Cheers! ☕️ ☕️
@@QTHomeCafe ? I was just kidding- i have the gaggia clasic pro and dont mind making my morning espresso- doesn't take very long at all- once the machine heats up- i just turn it on when i first wake, get washed up for the day, by then it's hot and ready to brew-
Oh haha well you got me! I can never tell with the tone in writing😅but I agree that I’m so used to it now, doesn’t feel like it takes much time at all in the morning. And honestly, just worth it in so many ways.