Kamis, 06 Desember 2012

Ristretto Espresso


Ristretto is a very "short"
shot of espresso coffee .
Originally this meant
pulling a hand press faster
than usual using the same
amount of water as a
regular shot of espresso.
Since the water came in
contact with the grinds for
a much shorter time the
caffeine is extracted in
reduced ratio to the
flavorful coffee oils. The
resultant shot could be
described as bolder, fuller,
with more body and less
bitterness. All of these
flavors are usually
attributed to espresso in
general, but are more
pronounced in ristretto.