Gaggia Coffee Espresso Machine
I have noticed that there is a layer of standing water sitting on top of my grounds when I finish pulling a shot, producing a "soup" that needs to be rinsed out after each shot. Is this normal? If not, is there something I should do?
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Whole Latte Love Staff This water is completely normal and is simply left over from the brewing process. It remains in the portafilter because the Coffee doesnt have a solenoid valve - a part found in higher priced machines that removes this water and excess pressure from the brew group after brewing. Although a plus for cleaning up, the solenoid valve makes no difference when it comes to brewing quality. If youre interested in looking at a machine with a solenoid valve, I would recommend the Gaggia Classic or the Rancilio Silvia. You can learn more about these machines by following the links below.
07-15-2004 4:00pm |