" Vices "

[ Vices! ]


White nose and blow on the neck, arghh, almost like a shot of tequila: the ristretto is the definitive recipe against the hangover or a concentrated coffee in the minimum dose. For something in Italy they will say, strictly: " Short ". The infusion fanatic and the lover of strong emotions will surrender to such a concentration of caffeine without sugar , always up to half of the well (25 ml.) And with the thickness that the good tano will celebrate and which, for the inexperienced, will be Like taking oil.

For the ristretto, a cold clinical definition: "It is said that coffee is still shorter than espresso , whose greater concentration of flavor is achieved with an even finer grain or shortening the preparation time." Perfect synthesis of the infusion, it is acid and with a strong and intense body , not recommended for the delicate stomach; For that reason, varieties of Colombia and Brazil (something of Arabica, some of robust) or of Africa / Middle East are suggested. In the home preparation with an express machine, the first is the grind: it must be very thin (less than grade 1 in the electric grinders) and be well compacted. With almost the texture of a flour, the water will have difficulties to cross the coffee and thus you will obtain a thicker and less liquid infusion, extracting all the oils and the components that give an intense taste. Another factor is the time: it has been said here that the perfect espresso formula consists of a water delivery of 30 seconds: for the ristretto, cut at 15 . The flavors (ah, a feast for those suffering from abstinence syndrome!) Will be overconcentrated and the cup, barely: half full.



If you do not have a "vice," even one that is harmless or socially tolerated, you may not be able to understand, how important it is to "endure" with "resignation," a situation that satisfies completely.

Make your "vice" a public virtue!