Stupid question alert: how do I remove spout (not sure the right term for it) from my Gaggia portafilter? It seems like it should unscrew, but I can't get it removed.
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Mike Thibault
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at 01-22-2013 6:31am
Well, I have been brewing espressos for a few weeks now with my new Gaggia Classic (LOVE IT!!!!). I can officially report that I now prefer my home made latte over the big chain coffee stores (you know who I am talking about).
Question about cleaning. After each shot, I wipe down the portafilter and basket (once they cool) with a microfiber cloth. However, the spout and the little black piece that goes into the portafilter are next to impossible to wipe down--especially the insides. Should I be removing the spout somehow? Do I just rinse it in hot water?
Thanks--just striving to keep my shots their best.
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mjackson ♦ Mike,
You can remove the basket and clean the pieces with hot water. You may also want to take everything apart periodically and soak in a cleaner like Cafiza. You may also find a pipe cleaner will help clean your spouts as well. It is a good idea to keep everything clean and these suggestions should help.
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Mike Thibault Stupid question alert: how do I remove spout from my Gaggia portafilter? It seems like it should unscrew, but I can't get it removed.
Mike Thibault
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at 01-08-2013 3:57pm
I am a newbie... so pardon my elementary question, but this would give me a fabulous start to enjoying delicious coffee... I recently purchased a Gaggia Classic and MDF grinder. I have brewed 10 espressos so far, and am very pleased with the results. Now I am trying to achieve the best espresso. If I brew a double-shot, it looks beautiful, nice crema, and have been tuning my grind and pounds of pressure to change my brewing time from 8 seconds to 19 seconds (still working on getting this closer to 25 sec.). However, when I attempt a single shot, it is still taking about 10-12 seconds, no crema and doesn't task as rich. I am using one scoop, grind is set to 5, and have even tried much more than 30lbs of pressure. Any ideas? (I am using the double-shot portafilter with 1 scoop of ground coffee)
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A A Mike,
Have you tried to make your grind finer while using 30lbs of tamping pressure? Give it a shot, and let us know how it goes!
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A A Also, the video in the link below is a great resource. Take note on the doses of coffee it mentions. It sounds like you are using a 7(ish) gram dose in a basket made for 14 grams. Have you tried the single shot basket yet?
http://www.wholelattelove.com/videos.cfm?playvidID=525
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Mike Thibault Chris, thanks.. I think my problem is that I am using a double dose basket w/ 7ish grams (1 scoop). I will buy a single shot basket and give that a try.
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SonnyCorinthos ♦ The portafilter on the Gaggia machines do seem as though they may unscrew but unfortunately they do not.
02-02-2013 3:25pm |