For the first time ever, I decided to measure 15g whole beans out for a double shot. I immediately noticed that this did not fill the basket all the way to the top. The shot still pulled in 25 seconds and tasted better than the way I have been doing this. Previously I would fill the basket to the very top, level off with a knife and tamp
Which is the preferred method for the gaggia classic?
I am using a Macap grinder at ~2 1/4 from the zero point
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