Got my espresso machine set up last weekend, but had little time to test it. Too much to do, things to settle....
But this Saturday is a relaxing one. And gave me time to work on my barista skills. Ok, the description below is for people with barista experience...
The Gaggia Classic is a beautiful little machine. Made in Italy, the machine is one of the best reviewed on www.wholelattelove.com, the website I bought it from. It is a one-group high pressure espresso machine, not those cheapo steam ones.
Accompanying the Gaggia, I got a Solis Maestro Plus burr grinder, for a consistent espresso grind. Along with it, got the shot glasses, tamper, milk frothing jug, milk thermometer.... the works!!
Turn out pretty well! Made a good latte for myself, and a mocha for Wan.
Ingredients:
- Peets Espresso Forte blend (Peets has one of the best beans in US, almost comparable to San Francisco Coffee , ahem...)
- Silk organic soy milk, instead of cow milk (trying to avoid dairy products). Made a pretty good latte!!
The espresso shot was sweet, with good crema during a 25-second shot. The Silk soy milk was sweeten, so the latte tasted somewhat like a vanilla latte. Must try unsweeten soy milk next time.
Made a mocha for Wan too, with additional ingredient:
- organic Abuela hot chocolate powder from Chuao Chocolatier (yummy, yummy) . She liked it!
More to experiment later.... now I can have all the coffee I want!! Caffeine overload!
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