Fancy a strong/concentrated coffee? Then a Ristretto coffee might be something for you! The Ristretto is loved by the Italians for its full and strong taste. Coffee originated in the south of Italy, where they like a strong cup of coffee! Would you like to enjoy a delicious Ristretto at home? Then you can enjoy your meal with our recipe.

What is a Ristretto coffee?

Where you use 30 milliliters of water with an espresso, this is only 15 milliliters with a Ristretto. The ground amount of coffee and the throughput time remain the same. This ensures a full-bodied coffee with a strong taste. The Ristretto releases more oils and aromas than an espresso, while the Ristretto does contain less caffeine. A Ristretto contains 15 to 20 milliliters of water, but with an espresso, this is 30 to 40 milliliters. In short: a small, tough container.

Which coffee beans?

When preparing a Ristretto, you should preferably use coffee beans with a spicy taste. Therefore, choose coffee beans with a dark roast. This ensures a thicker texture and a more intense taste than with the espresso. You drink it in just one gulp.

How do you make a Ristretto? 

Craving a cup of Ristretto, but have no idea how to make it? You will definitely succeed with this Ristretto recipe for the coffee machine. You just have to set your coffee machine properly in advance and use the right ratio.

1. Use 6.5 to 7 grams of ground coffee

2. Use a lead time of 11 to 14 seconds

3. Maintain an air pressure of 9 to 16 bar

4. Make sure the water has a temperature of 92 to 96 degrees Celsius

With the fully automatic machine

With a fully automatic bean machine, it is best to use dark ristretto beans and make the coffee with 25 ml of water.

With a Nespresso machine

Making a ristretto with a Nespresso machine? Child's play! Stop the machine a little earlier than usual. In our Coffee Advantage range, you will find special ristretto cups!

Do you have even more questions about coffee? Then take a look at our different coffee recipes and serve your guests a coffee of their choice.