Gaggia Classic - House of Fraiser £199 - Page 4

Jonny69 · 16-10-2008, 22:01

*sigh*

It's sat at my brother's house. Useless inflexible delivery firms.

AboveTheSalt · 17-10-2008, 00:00

Now down to £179.99

Mondo · 17-10-2008, 14:04

Bugger

Jonny69 · 18-10-2008, 12:55

Ah well, it was worth the risk

This really is a spectacular machine. Does a fantastic espresso even out of cheap coffee that rivals any of the high street chains in my opinion. First one I pulled was perfect, nice big solidly made handle with a full size cup on the end of it.

Was buzzing off my tits this morning operating at a thousand miles an hour. Cafe Francais from Whittard

Mondo · 19-10-2008, 14:59

Glad you are enjoying it as much as i do !

And look at this crema !!!! freshly roasted beans, freshly grind, proper tamer makes a big difference !

divine · 19-10-2008, 15:05

How does one go about turning those little shots of syrup into an actual drink then, as i'm not exactly what you would deem a fan of espresso.

Mondo · 19-10-2008, 15:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by divine

How does one go about turning those little shots of syrup into an actual drink then, as i'm not exactly what you would deem a fan of espresso.

You need to froth some milk in another container to around 80c
you get a large mug
Add syrup into mud
put the milk into the mug
pour in your espresso shots you already pulled.

Stir.

AboveTheSalt · 19-10-2008, 15:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mondo

And look at this crema !!!! freshly roasted beans, freshly grind, proper tamer makes a big difference !

You are having a giggle, aren't you?

Incidentally, I believe that the Gaggia Classic is no longer available at the House of Fraser, even at £179.

Mondo · 19-10-2008, 15:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by AboveTheSalt

You are having a giggle, aren't you?

Incidentally, I believe that the Gaggia Classic is no longer available at the House of Fraser, even at £179.

Giggle ? no,

As for it no longer available, yeah, i knew that was going to happen a few weeks ago, hence the start of this thread.

Flibster · 19-10-2008, 15:41

Pack the machine tighter and grind finer and get a 1/2 - 3/4 size shot in ~30 seconds - this is a ristretto
Drink espresso straight.
Add the shot directly to some hot water from the machine for an americano
Add steamed milk to the shot for a latte
Add less steamed milk but more foam to the shot for a cappuchino

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Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Ah well, it was worth the risk This really is a spectacular machine. Does a fantastic espresso even out of cheap coffee that rivals any of the high street chains in my opinion. First one I pulled was perfect, nice big solidly made handle with a full size cup on the end of it. Was buzzing off my tits this morning operating at a thousand miles an hour. Cafe Francais from Whittard __________________

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19-10-2008, 15:41	#40
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	Pack the machine tighter and grind finer and get a 1/2 - 3/4 size shot in ~30 seconds - this is a ristretto Drink espresso straight. Add the shot directly to some hot water from the machine for an americano Add steamed milk to the shot for a latte Add less steamed milk but more foam to the shot for a cappuchino __________________