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Definition
Ristretto (noun):
- A coffee brewing method and drink where a shot of espresso is made with the same amount of ground coffee but extracted with approximately half the amount of water, resulting in a shorter, more concentrated coffee.
- The coffee shot produced by this method.
Example Sentences
- “The barista made a ristretto by using less water, resulting in a stronger and more flavorful shot.”
- “She ordered a ristretto instead of a regular espresso for a bolder taste.”
- “He savored the rich, intense taste of the ristretto, appreciating its smooth and velvety texture.”
Notes
- The word “ristretto” is mainly used in the context of coffee brewing, and comes from the Italian word for “restricted” or “narrow”, reflecting the limited amount of water used to brew it.
- To make a ristretto, the extraction process is stopped earlier than for a regular espresso, typically after 15-20 seconds, producing a smaller volume of coffee.
- Due to the shorter extraction time and reduced water, ristretto often has a richer, more concentrated flavor with less bitterness compared to the flavor profile of espresso.
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