Shot Size - 290ml Mug

[gregd Member Find all posts View Profile Close gregd]

Howdy,

I would like to make flat whites using 290ml mugs. Can anyone advise roughly what shot size would be needed for this size mug?

Cheers.

[Koffee_Kosmo Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Koffee_Kosmo]

Re: Shot Size - 290ml Mug

Howdy,

I would like to make flat whites using 290ml mugs. Can anyone advise roughly what shot size would be needed for this size mug?

Cheers.

Depends on how strong you like your coffee

For me at 290ml I would probably go for a double (60ml of espresso)

KK

[doug81 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close doug81]

Re: Shot Size - 290ml Mug

yeah, id be looking at close to a double myself. A single shot is Ok for about 200ml, maybe a double ristretto would suit it well?

[greenman Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close greenman]

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Definitely a double!!

[GregWormald Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close GregWormald]

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Since I put a double ristretto in a 90-100 ml latté, I suggest 6 shots for a 290 ml drink.

Greg

[Thundergod Sleep is overrated Find all posts View Profile Close Thundergod]

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I like a double in 200ml.

[gregd Member Find all posts View Profile Close gregd]

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Thanks guys, i will try a double shot tonight! Loving the aspect of pulling my own shots!

[GregWormald Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close GregWormald]

Shot Size - 290ml Mug

How about you try it this way?:

Pull your shot(s) into your mug.

Add whatever sugar (or not) you feel you might want.

Stretch the milk.

Add the milk 50 ml or so at a time and taste as you go.

One of the things that surprised me was how LITTLE milk I wanted when I got the ristretto shots working well. Whenever I have guests I urge them to try their latté/flat white "short" to start. Very few take extra milk beyond the 100 ml.

And remember--Its all about what tastes good to you.

Greg

[Robstar Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Robstar]

Re: Shot Size - 290ml Mug

I gave a 290ml sized beverage a double ristretto shot with a 21 gram basket (more like a triple ristretto haha).

[Identity Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Identity]

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try two doubles

[purple Member Find all posts View Profile Close purple]

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My family enjoy a 60ml double shot in a 300ml latte...

seems to be a typical brew...if I feel like a weaker coffee I will share the shot with another cup.

[owde Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close owde]

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Definitely at least a good 60ML double for me.

[BernardWoolley Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close BernardWoolley]

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Looking at this from the other direction, what would be the maximum cup size to use with a double synesso basket to make 2 lattes/flat whites at the same time.

I currently use a large 340ml cup with a double shot but there are times when I need 2 in a hurry.

Bernard

[Martial_Monkey Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Martial_Monkey]

Re: Shot Size - 290ml Mug

This really depends upon the person. For me - I dont like a single in anything larger than 160mL cup and Ill use a a double rist. in a 210mL glass.

[WSullivan Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close WSullivan]

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I dont like a single in anything larger than 160mL cup and Ill use a a double rist. in a 210mL glass.

please correct me if im wrong but wouldnt a double ristretto be 30-40ml? 2 x 15/20ml :-?