Ristretto and lungo

Shorter and longer shots

Same dose, different yield. The ratios are Whole Latte Love's drinks and common café practice.

1. Dose 17 g for both and put the cup in.
2. Ristretto: stop at 17 to 25 g, after about 15 to 20 seconds.
3. Lungo: grind a little coarser so the longer shot does not choke.
4. Run the lungo on to about 50 g, around 30 to 40 seconds.

A ristretto is sweeter and heavier, a lungo lighter and more bitter. Stop a lungo early if it turns harsh.

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