Hi there, I recently picked up a Gaggia Classic Pro to pair with my Breville Smart Grinder Pro. Off the bat, I was getting bitter shots, barely drinkable without milk. I ordered and installed the 9bar OPV mod and didn't see much of a difference.
My Vario motor (pretty sure) went, completely dead. Was planning on upgrading anyway--so ordered a Rocket Faustino coming Tuesday of next week. In the meantime, purchased preground espresso (decent quality from a cafe in our area). Was a total gusher no matter what I did in my...
Greetings from Stockholm, Sweden.
I hope my post finds you all well.
I'm a rookie home Espresso brewer dreaming of a nice home Espresso.
My ideal Espresso is Italian/Napolitan and as such I'm grateful for tips following Italian standards, starting with 14g dosage.
Hi guys
I am really grateful to have found a place where coffee enthusiasts and professionals help each other.
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