Word
ristretto
Phoneticsris·tret·to
US/rɪˈstrɛtoʊ/
UK/rɪˈstrɛtəʊ/
Definition
n. a very short and strong cup of espresso coffee made with less water than a normal shot, creating a small but powerful flavor
n. a concentrated espresso beverage produced by limiting the extraction time and water volume, resulting in a richer, less bitter shot of approximately fifteen to twenty milliliters.
Examples
“I would like a ristretto because I want a very strong coffee.”
“The barista suggested a ristretto instead of a standard espresso to highlight the floral notes of the single-origin beans.”
“By shortening the extraction window, the ristretto minimizes the release of bitter compounds while accentuating the viscous body and acidity of the coffee.”
Examples
simple
“I would like a ristretto because I want a very strong coffee.”
contextual
“The barista suggested a ristretto instead of a standard espresso to highlight the floral notes of the single-origin beans.”
complex
“By shortening the extraction window, the ristretto minimizes the release of bitter compounds while accentuating the viscous body and acidity of the coffee.”
Real-World Examples
“A classic coffee, no frills—just a single shot of espresso, a double shot (doppio), a short shot (ristretto), a corrected coffee (corretto) with a splash of liquor, a long coffee (lungo) which is a bit more diluted, an americano that's even longer with added” “The first is almost a necessity; a ristretto made from freshly ground Colombian beans from Manuel Rueda, which helps my vital signs register and transforms the Today programme from a confusing jumble into coherent discourse.” Etymology
Derived from the Italian word 'ristretto,' which is the past participle of 'ristringere,' meaning 'to restrict' or 'to narrow,' referring to the restricted flow of water.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Scan code
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