Shades of Coffee Anmeldelser 

Really quick delivery and the installation guides are excellent. I had a query which I emailed on Sunday evening yet had a reply in minutes! Same again the next time I emailed before 8 am. Do they never sleep? Astounding customer service and I am so pleased with my upgraded Gaggia classic E24 now (super steam, power switch, LED light & OPV spring upgrades)
Thanks SOC!

I have a gaggia classic and wanted to see the shot and the tank better and these guys have an LED tank mod. So I promptly ordered the white kit and while I was at it different springs for the OPV.

Both turned up and in good time. The classic (yellow with a white LED kit) is now modded and looks great. However I can't say enough how good the fitting instructions were that came with each. Bit of an odd thing to get excited about but the last thing you want is to be flying blind and guessing.

Anyway clearly highly recommended.

Had my first two orders of kit from Shades recently and both were spot on. Excellent items securely wrapped. Thanks!

I bought the top box bundle kit w/ PID, flow control dimmer and pressure gauge. Overall it's a quality kit with thorough instructions. Docking one star for for two reasons:
1) One of the spade connectors came loose from the wire prior to arrival - so I needed to buy a wire crimper to connect a new one.
2) I found the disassembly, installation and reassembly processes to be time-consuming and cumbersome given the tight space inside the machine. After some frustration, I ended up removing the boiler completely, which made these processes much easier. I wish the instructions would have included this method.

Super helpful and responsive. I was able to troubleshoot and make a purchase to get my machine back online very quickly.

I got my girlfriend a Gaggia for her birthday a few years ago—she’s not big on adding tech to things, but she made one notable exception: Shades of Coffee. Their aftermarket kits arrive quickly to Los Angeles (usually within a week), are reasonably priced, and consistently top-tier in quality and attractive.

What really sets them apart is their support. If anything goes wrong, you can reach out directly to the owners and actually get help—whether it’s a deal, a replacement, or just walking through a tricky install. They’ve guided me through all kinds of troubleshooting, even issues not directly related to their kits.

So far, I’ve added The One, the flow control, the gauge, LED lights, the emblem, the PID wire kit, and the top box. Every upgrade was fun and slightly challenging to install—which I love. These kits are for people who want to learn their machine inside and out, develop some DIY skills, and embrace the process. They even post tutorial videos, like how to use a multimeter to check a fuse.

Bottom line: if you’re looking for high-quality espresso machine upgrades with a hands-on learning experience and outstanding customer support, Shades of Coffee delivers. And their kits? Always well-packaged, never missing a single part.

Fast delivery. Great service. Perfect gift.

Great kit, dispatched fast, delivered quick and customer service was really helpful with a silly question I had. An absolute pleasure to deal with.

It taken longer than expect for it to arrive. But it did arrived. I have yet to install the OPV spring because I don't have a 10mm open end wrench. Wouldn't mind to buy it together with the necessary tool！

Great service and an appreciated niche business that provides for our needs. I just wish the AU$ was closer to value with the £ !

All went well, prompt response and no issues

Delivery was spot on and the product works great well worth getting

Loving the new Rainflow Dispersion Plate…. A sure cure for the uneven flow I was experiencing.
Additionally, my old 2017 Classic is totally rocking with your PID and Pressure Gauge!

Solid advice, best practice and exceptional products. Linked into a strong community, clients first approach

Great service and quality of products

The best place to get upgrades and accessories for the Gaggia Classic

I found the website confusing, because all the prices are without tax added. They only added the tax at the end, for me this is a NO NO. In the UK 99% of shops add the VAT for customers to make shopping easier to understand. thanks.

edited after reply

on the UK Govt websites it clearly says

'' Describing your product
You must describe your product accurately. This means if you make a claim about your product, you must be able to prove what you say.

Prices
Your adverts must describe the actual cost accurately, including any ongoing or associated costs (like subscription fees) and taxes (such as VAT).

Example
A customer pays £50 a product, without being told the price does not include VAT. This was not explained in the advert, so the advert is misleading. ''

Ordered a Rainflow dispersion plate just after Easter; as with all my orders from Shades of Coffee it arrived quickly and was well-packed. I had a question about fitting the plate and this was answered very promptly by Adrian (the installation video is well-worth watching, particularly regarding sliding the two parts together to ensure the silicone seal is in the correct position). Apart from this item, I've also had PID and pressure gauge kits from SOC and installation support (if needed) has always been excellent, and these various upgrades have resulted in a huge improvement in espresso quality and consistency.