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Ristretto vs Americano

A ristretto is a shorter, sweeter, more concentrated espresso. A americano is espresso topped up with hot water. The ristretto tastes more of coffee.

RistrettoAmericano
Cup Espresso EspressoHot water
What it isA shorter, sweeter, more concentrated espressoEspresso topped up with hot water
In the cupEspressoEspresso + Hot water
Coffee strength
MilkNoneNone
Caffeine~100 mg~120 mg
Size15–25 ml180–240 ml
ServedHotHot
FromItaly / café classicItaly / café classic
Make it18 g coffee → 18–27 g out (1:1 to 1:1.5). Same grind, stopped early, or a touch finer.Double shot, then top up with 120–180 ml hot water.
BeansBest beans →Best beans →

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Bitter Waters Coffee

Berry Me Softly ( SCA 88.25 )

AnaerobicLactic, yeast & culturedNew
Ratnagiri Estate
raspberry tartness, caramel
₹1,025
Coffee Plus

Khazad

Light-mediumNatural
Khazad Karadykan Estate
berries
₹490 /100 g

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