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Ristretto vs Long black

A ristretto is a shorter, sweeter, more concentrated espresso. A long black is espresso poured over hot water, crema intact. The ristretto tastes more of coffee.

RistrettoLong black
Cup Espresso Hot waterEspresso
What it isA shorter, sweeter, more concentrated espressoEspresso poured over hot water, crema intact
In the cupEspressoHot water + Espresso
Coffee strength
MilkNoneNone
Caffeine~100 mg~120 mg
Size15–25 ml120–150 ml
ServedHotHot
FromItaly / café classicAustralia & New Zealand
Make it18 g coffee → 18–27 g out (1:1 to 1:1.5). Same grind, stopped early, or a touch finer.100–120 ml hot water first, then a double shot pulled on top.
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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