Bitter Waters Coffee
Berry Me Softly ( SCA 88.25 )
Ratnagiri Estate
raspberry tartness, caramel
₹1,025
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.
| Ristretto | Long black | |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | ||
| What it is | A shorter, sweeter, more concentrated espresso | Espresso poured over hot water, crema intact |
| In the cup | Espresso | Hot water + Espresso |
| Coffee strength | ||
| Milk | None | None |
| Caffeine | ~100 mg | ~120 mg |
| Size | 15–25 ml | 120–150 ml |
| Served | Hot | Hot |
| From | Italy / café classic | Australia & New Zealand |
| Make it | 18 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. |
| Beans | Best beans → | Best beans → |