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Detailed Recipe for Ristretto Coffee
Ingredients:
- Freshly roasted coffee beans
- Filtered water
Equipment:
- Espresso machine
- Coffee grinder
- Tamper
- Espresso cups
Instructions:
- Start by grinding your coffee beans to a fine consistency, slightly finer than you would for espresso. Aim for a grind size that resembles table salt.
- Preheat your espresso machine and rinse your espresso cups with hot water to warm them up.
- Measure out around 18-20 grams of coffee grounds for a double shot of ristretto.
- Distribute the coffee grounds evenly in the portafilter and tamp it down firmly using a tamper to ensure uniform extraction.
- Lock the portafilter into the espresso machine and start the extraction process.
- For ristretto, aim for a shorter extraction time compared to espresso, typically around 15-20 seconds.
- Watch the extraction closely and stop it when you have extracted about 0.5 to 0.75 ounces (15-22 ml) of liquid.
- The resulting ristretto should have a thicker consistency and a more intense flavor compared to espresso, with less bitterness and acidity.
Important Information about Ristretto Coffee:
- Ristretto is an Italian term that translates to "restricted" or "limited." It refers to a shorter and more concentrated shot of espresso.
- Ristretto is made with the same amount of coffee grounds as espresso but with half the amount of water, resulting in a more intense and flavorful coffee experience.
- Ristretto contains less caffeine than espresso due to the shorter extraction time, but often has a richer and sweeter taste profile.
- Ristretto is often favored by coffee enthusiasts who appreciate the concentrated flavors and smooth texture it offers.
Enjoy your delicious ristretto coffee! ☕🇮🇹