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by bradknowles 3442 days ago
I'm confused. In this context, what is "stealing a cup", and how does that "affect the flavor of the brew"?
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With coffee, what is extracted first tastes different from what you extract at the end.

There are different compounds extracted at different times.

In espresso, a ristretto shot is a espresso that's been pulled short. Meaning that it has the same volume of coffee but less water. Around half the water.

Ristretto shots tend to be less bitter and bolder. It's more concentrated.