That’s the world’s smallest porcelain cup, usually less than 3 oz/99 ml. It could come in a demitasse, as some people call it. When you order a ristretto, you will receive a very small drink. Unless you specifically request it.Ī ristretto is a smaller, stronger espresso. Because it’s too mild, you won’t see lungos in drinks that call for milk or flavorings. Lungos are typically served as-is or, in some cases, as a base for an Americano. Of course, this assumes you use the same type of coffee for all of your coffee shots. So, instead of a 1 oz/33 ml drink, you’ll get a 2 oz/66 ml cup of coffee with a milder flavor than a regular espresso. When you order an espresso lungo, you get the same amount of ground coffee – 7 to 9 grams – but in twice the amount of water. In Italian, it simply means “long.” I know, it’s shocking. This is a longer version of a regular espresso. This is what you’ll typically get in coffee shops when ordering espresso-based drinks such as latte, cappuccino, flat white, and so on. The standard espresso shot contains 7 to 9 grams of ground coffee and 1 oz/33 ml of brewed coffee with crema. All of this means that you, the home barista, must keep a close eye on your espresso shot if the machine is not or cannot be calibrated to pull an exact amount of water.Īnything over 1 oz/33 ml with the same amount of ground coffee deviates into lungo territory, which we’ll discuss in a moment. My parents’ old espresso machine, for example, had to be manually stopped, or it would continue to draw water until it ran out. However, the majority of them are almost entirely automated, and all you can do is press the ‘cancel’ button when the espresso shot appears to be about right. In addition, some allow you to pull the shot and stop it at any time manually. Some espresso machines are now programmed to calculate and use water.
What matters most, in this case, is when you stop the water or close the shot. Typically, that puck contains 7 to 9 grams of very finely ground coffee, and the resulting brew is 1 oz/33 ml, crema included. When you make an espresso shot, you’re passing very hot water (typically around 93 C/200 F) through a small coffee puck. As a coffee connoisseur, brushing up on your espresso knowledge is always a good idea. Some may already be aware of this, while others may not. However, the main focus is the distinction between each espresso shot size and what it means for your coffee.įirst, we need to define what a regular espresso looks like because we’ll use it as a comparison/guideline. However, there are variations, and I’ll also go over those in this port. The most common espresso shots are regular espresso, lungo, and ristretto. Knowing which espresso shot will save you a lot of time when following recipes or experimenting with new drinks.
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