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What Does Ristretto Mean At Nespresso?

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Ristretto is a “ short shot ” and literally translates in italian to ‘narrow’. By-the-book it’s 30 ml from a double basket – Essentially a double shot of coffee with half the water so only the very first flavours of the coffee has a chance to be extracted. What is the difference between ristretto and … Read more

Is Espresso Stronger Than Ristretto?

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In terms of flavor profile, yes, ristretto is indeed much stronger than espresso It’s described as more concentrated and sweeter than espresso giving it a bolder flavor. As far as caffeine content, due to the preparation technique, a negligible amount of caffeine may be lost. Is ristretto more caffeinated than espresso? Caffeine Level: Less extraction … Read more