Pulling a Double Ristretto on the Via Venezia

Written by Kat
The Espresso Afficionado
Published on Jan 18, 2013
Kat is a passionate coffee enthusiast and seasoned blogger. Read her posts for insights on brew methods, coffee recipes, and machine reviews.
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Specifically, a double ristretto is a double shot that has been calibrated to use the same dosage of coffee, extract in the same 20 - 30 second window and produce a powerful, condensed shot with a total volume of 1 - 1.5 oz (depending on your tastes). If you have an espresso-grade grinder, you can do this with any non-pressurized espresso machine by altering your grind and tamp. Watch as Jess pulls a double ristretto using the Saeco Via Venezia, Baratza Vario and non-pressurized portafilter upgrade. Yummy times were then had by all.

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