Espresso or Ristretto espresso the difference between single and double espresso and its tasting method

"double Italian espresso (Double Ristretto)"? Have you ever met someone who insists on this kind of coffee? What is this? is it a code or a spell? Or will three men in black come out of the kitchen to make it for you when you order this kind of coffee?

If only that were the case. In fact, "Italian espresso (Ristretto)" is only a relatively rare coffee variety. But people invented this kind of coffee to further improve the taste and quality of coffee.

As we all know, espresso is the most common kind of coffee we drink. This classic Italian coffee plays an important role in our daily life. So let's take a look at what espresso is.

Italian espresso (Epsresso): you must raise your little finger and use a small cup of coffee.

Espresso, coffee made by filtering pressed powder under pressure in 30 seconds (mostly 30 milliliters). For Australians and New Zealanders, espresso is the foundation of the Flat White coffee they invented. After all, all other varieties of milk-based coffee are derivatives of Italian espresso. Espresso itself has a strong taste and a strong flavor, which many people find it difficult to accept. The word "Espresso" means "pressed" in Italian. In the traditional Italian coffee culture, Italian espresso has become synonymous with "efficient" and "private custom service". Indeed, early Italian espresso machines could only make one cup of coffee. This explains the origin of the name.

Two cups of espresso being made at the same time. The production time is about 30 seconds and each cup of coffee is about 30 milliliters.

Italian espresso (Ristretto): always look serious when you order.

Restricted. Yes, the original meaning of the word "Ristretto" is "restricted". Italian espresso is espresso with special restrictions. Unlike Italian espresso, Italian espresso takes 15 seconds to make, with a total coffee of 15 milliliters. A single cup of espresso contains very little or even less espresso, so baristas mostly make double espresso (Double Ristretto), that is, 30 milliliters of coffee in 15 seconds. Hey! Didn't you just say that espresso is 30ml and espresso is 15ml? Well, you're right to say that, but do you know that the thing with a long handle that baristas use to stuff coffee powder has two mouths? Just look at the picture below and you'll see.

Baristas are making double espresso: two outlets make 30 milliliters of coffee in 15 seconds at the same time.

Espresso or Ristretto?

Now you have a general idea of the difference between the two at the technical level. You might ask: what does this have to do with me? Let me ask you a question: do you know whether your daily latte is made from double espresso or plain espresso? Actually, it's possible. Baristas choose double Italian espresso in pursuit of a richer and more silky taste. Because the extraction time is shorter, the sour taste of Italian super-strong coffee will be lighter. If the method is accurate, you don't need to add sugar to your latte made from double Italian espresso. The coffee tastes just as sweet and palatable.

Nuance: see the curve in the middle of this cup of coffee above? If you have this line in the middle of your coffee fat, it means it's a double espresso made from a double head.

By contrast, traditional Italian espresso is more acidic. If the production fails, the taste of the coffee will be extremely bitter and unacceptable. Then why are so many people still obsessed with espresso? If well made, the taste of a good espresso will not be diluted by milk at all, and the pleasant taste and strong aroma will hit your taste buds. Of course, some people will say that the quality of milk is also very important, you have to calculate how much sugar is in the milk, and others say that baristas have to clean the equipment regularly so that the stale coffee powder will not affect the taste of the coffee. But the topic we're talking about today is coffee itself.

Double choice, double happiness!

Now you know the difference between the two! This is not to say which kind of coffee is better, it is necessary to choose the most suitable coffee according to your own taste preferences. So the next time you go to a coffee shop, don't be shy and just say what kind of latte you want. You can also ask them what kind of coffee they usually use, and keep trying new coffee varieties. But if you want to explore the subtle differences in taste between the two, I suggest you drink it pure.

Source: Xiangting Coffee