Traditionally, a single shot (solo) of espresso uses 7g of espresso-fine grounds and yields about 30ml of espresso (about 1 liquid ounce) Weighing shots is a relatively new practice, so most baristas in the last 80 years or so have just used eyesight to judge when the shot was finished. How much is a normal … Read more
Is ristretto better than espresso? In terms of flavor profile, yes, ristretto is indeed much stronger than espresso It’s described as more concentrated and sweeter than espresso giving it a bolder flavor. As far as caffeine content, due to the preparation technique, a negligible amount of caffeine may be lost. Does ristretto have more caffeine … Read more
A ristretto is a restricted, “shorter” version of an espresso : it uses less water and so makes a smaller drink. Depending on the café or barista’s policies, the ristretto will be anything from 15 to 25ml. Because the ristretto is so small, most coffee shops choose to only offer double ristretto shots. Is espresso … Read more