Ristretto — A “restricted” espresso shot — same coffee, half the water.
What’s in a Ristretto
18 g coffee → ~18–25 g of espresso (a 1:1 to 1:1.5 ratio).
How it tastes
Sweeter, thicker, and less bitter than a full shot, since the early extraction captures the sweetest compounds.
Good to know
Many specialty cafés pull flat whites with ristretto shots for extra intensity.