Better Light Roasts on the Gaggia Classic

Avoiding sour espresso with light roasts on the Gaggia Classic (or any machine, really). In this video, we dial in Stowaway from Passenger Coffee Roasters, talk through techniques and I suggest two accessories that can make a significant difference in the consistency of your espresso.
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📖 Table of Contents:
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0:00 Introduction
1:41 Changing the Recipe
3:32 IMS Tools
4:53 Puck Prep Technique
6:21 Upgarde your Skills
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Espresso:
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Rattleware Pitcher 12oz: amzn.to/3XKOYAU
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[@brandony8691]

It's funny, I always find we end up with similar takes on equipment. I have an entry level machine that I've tinkered with (Delonghi EC680), and one of the first changes I made was changing to an IMS basket and shower screen.
I personally tamp my puck, but I have a good friend who does the exact method you show (using the wedge) and I've always found his espressos to be tasty and consistent. Controversial or not, if it works, it works!

[@ErnstBolder]

For €60,- I gave the gaggia a pid mod ( parts on Chinese webshop) The best invest in the gaggia so far, temprature surfing is not fun
The IMS screen and basket are worth the investment also.
Keep up the good work, like your hand drawn pictures in your video. Espresso is getting better and better. Thanks

[@RaahulBiswas]

Do you have the link to where it buy?

[@user975gjde68e]

Guy Fieri is the mayor of Flavor Town. Is this David Coffee-ri, mayor of Yum Town?

[@willmitchell8500]

instruction unclear, where do i attach my 200 dollar basket to my 1958 strat for best tone?

[@DavidLikesCoffee]

I read somewhere that the Wafo SOE Spirit really extracts a ton of high end from those pre CBS strats when wired into the bridge pickup

[@toterkiller47]

What's a strat?

[@coreycannon4511]

@@toterkiller47 a 1958 Fender Stratocaster is an electric guitar. Considered one of the greatest ever built. Good condition examples sell for mid 5-figures and up, depending upon provenance.

[@toterkiller47]

@@coreycannon4511 thanks ^^
Makes more sense now