A ristretto and a long shot are both espresso, but a ristretto uses less water and a shorter extraction time to create a more concentrated shot than a regular espresso. A long shot uses more water and a longer extraction time to create a less concentrated coffee.
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A typical French press grind, usually requiring the coarsest setting on your grinder, should resemble coarse salt or breadcrumbs. Don’t grind too fine!
You should brew French press coffee at a temperature between 195 and 205 degrees Fahrenheit. This refers to the temperature of the slurry.
The best guideline for a French press ratio is somewhere between 1:12 and 1:16 coffee to water. Here’s how the ratio affects the flavor of your coffee.
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