Ristretto and lungo

Shorter and longer shots

Same dose, different yield. Rancilio gives no ratios; these are Whole Latte Love's drinks and common café practice.

1. Dose 18 g for both, surf the heat as usual and put the cup in.
2. Ristretto: stop at 18 to 27 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 54 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.

Rancilio Silvia V6: every job