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How To Make A Ristretto Coffee

A ristretto is a strong and powerful form of espresso, a favourite among many coffee enthusiasts. In this step by step guide, David Littlejohn, owner of LJ Coffee House in Soho, shows you how to make one using an espresso machine. Enlarge

How To Make A Ristretto Coffee

A ristretto is a strong and powerful form of espresso, a favourite among many coffee enthusiasts. In this step by step guide, David Littlejohn, owner of LJ Coffee House in Soho, shows you how to make one using an espresso machine.

Prep:
2m
Total:
2m
Serves:
1

Ingredients

  • 14 g coffee

Step 1: Add the Coffee

Put 14g of coffee into the portafilter and tamp it down.

Step 2: Extract the Coffee

Insert the portafilter into the grouphead, then extract coffee for about 12-13 seconds; this is about half the time it takes to extract a double espresso.