people told me a long black requires a double ristretto as a base, so do I use a double basket to start with and how many ml is the accepted standard and is it still a 25sec pour? thanks
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Re: how to make a double ristretto
Originally posted by summercrema link=1225949445/0#0 date=1225949445people told me a long black requires a double ristretto as a base, so do I use a double basket to start with and how many ml is the accepted standard and is it still a 25sec pour? thanks
Long Black / Americano / Cafe Lungo: Fill a 170-220ml cup ½ to ¾ full (90 to 150ml) with hot water and top with a double espresso (50-60ml) or doppio ristretto (30-40ml) served with a saucer, spoon and sugar.
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I tend to go with about 40ml of espresso over the hot water and providing the shot is as it should be then sugar wont be required.
If my shot is a little off (and lets face it, i am no perfect barista) i still drink the coffee with no sugar so as to get me to think about what i may have done differently during the espresso process.
Mal
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Re: how to make a double ristretto
Speaking of this, I have become a recent espresso/ristretto convert and learning to enjoy coffee without milk.
If im at a cafe and served a short black with a glass of water, is there a correct procedure e.g. sip of water to cleanse the palate then a sip of coffee?
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Originally posted by flynn_aus link=1225949445/0#5 date=1226023562
If im at a cafe and served a short black with a glass of water, is there a correct procedure e.g. sip of water to cleanse the palate then a sip of coffee?
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Originally posted by runfast link=1225949445/0#7 date=1226036412If the coffee is good - throw the water over the shoulder - if the coffee is bad - throw the coffee over!
Originally posted by Thundergod link=1225949445/0#6 date=1226023789Now I have to drink it the right way or look like an uneducated buffoon?
Greek coffee always comes with water and Ive never sipped it first unless Im thirsty.
Ive always thought it was there to rinse your mouth afterwards.
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Ok, I dont know if this is the definitive answer but it works for me:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuban_espresso
Finer Cuban restaurants will serve a patron a glass of water to cleanse the palate before drinking the espresso, although some Cubans think the water is to dilute the café once it hits your digestive system. For purist coffee drinkers, drinking water after the espresso brands one as a non-appreciative espresso drinker. In some circles, an acceptable end to a Cuban espresso is to lightly dunk the tip of a Cuban cigar in the bottom of the demitasse and then light it up. A shot of Cuban espresso is typically served in small amounts and is not drunk from a large coffee cup.
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I drink my doppio ristretto differently straight or with milk. I use about 20 gm of beans in a synesso double basket in my VBM.
For straight I usually aim get a 15 second pull with about 15-20 ml in the cup for a sweet, chocolate burst.
When I make a piccolo latte (enough steamed milk to top up a 100 ml glass) I aim for 20 seconds and 25 ml.
While Im sure there are standards somewhere, I now go with what tastes right to me. There is also some variation to the above depending on the bean.
Greg
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A traditional double ristretto would be 30-45ml in 25 seconds using a finer grind than would be used for a double espresso.
However, variations are many including not adjusting the grinder and extracting for less time (ie 15 seconds - or simply taking the cup away after the first 1/3 or half of the pour).
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