How much water is extracted in a modern double Normale shot?

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How much water is extracted in a modern double Normale shot?

Double normale is the standard-length double espresso. In modern practice you aim to extract roughly 50–60 ml of espresso from a double dose (about 18–20 g of coffee) in a shot that lasts around 25–30 seconds. This amount strikes a balance between sweetness, body, and clarity, avoiding the overly concentrated profile of a ristretto (shorter, around 20–30 ml) or the more dilute profile of a lungo (longer, about 70–100 ml). So the 50–60 ml range is the typical target for a double normale.

Double normale is the standard-length double espresso. In modern practice you aim to extract roughly 50–60 ml of espresso from a double dose (about 18–20 g of coffee) in a shot that lasts around 25–30 seconds. This amount strikes a balance between sweetness, body, and clarity, avoiding the overly concentrated profile of a ristretto (shorter, around 20–30 ml) or the more dilute profile of a lungo (longer, about 70–100 ml). So the 50–60 ml range is the typical target for a double normale.

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