Long Shot vs Ristretto: What’s the Real Difference?

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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You’ll Never Guess What Finns Put In Their Coffee

Picture yourself in a quaint Finnish cottage, a fire crackling in the background and snow gently falling outside. You’ve just been handed a steaming mug of coffee, and then the unthinkable happens: Your host drops a chunk of cheese into your coffee. As you gasp in surprise, your host merely smiles and says, “Kaffeost.” What … Read more