BY @SONOFABARISTA
What is a Double Espresso?
Two shots of espresso prepared with 2 pods (14 grams) of ground coffee in a double portafilter. The double espresso shot should be about 1.5 ounces. A double espresso is a more concentrated shot with a thick, rich crema. It can still be made ristretto or luongo. If you want to know more about espresso coffee, read here.
What’s the recipe for a double Espresso?
One shot of espresso prepared with 7 grams of ground coffee in a single portafilter. The shot should be 1 ounce of liquid. You have two choices with espresso: ristretto, a very short or “restrained” shot, brewed at less than 2/3 of a demitasse, or luongo, a long pull of espresso brewed so the liquid should be more than 2/3 of a demitasse.
How much caffeine is contained in a Double Espresso?
Depending on the type of beans you choose and the roasting temperature, the caffeine in a double espresso can range from 120mg to 200mg per double shot.
What do I need to make a Double Espresso coffee?
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