The company Bristot was established in 1919. Definition of them on the European market is 'barista'. Although this coffee is not 100% Arabica it is a peculiar mix of types and roastings. She is (this coffee is definitely woman) the Queen Elizabeth of the fleet.
Excellent choice for longer coffees, and almost for all coffees with milk or whipped cream. Because of the traditional Italian roasting and selection, it is the best if you serve this coffee to your friends and try to make specialties.
I would like to say, but couldn't, that this coffee is good for espresso. Because of the Rough grinding and the different types of coffees it's hard to keep the tastes and smells on the right way. I failed twice from 3 shots. This coffee is not good for espresso nor ristretto.
You can get the Best results from mocha pot, or drip brew, and you can get an excellent result from a copper pot when you make turkish coffee.
This is not the type of coffee to have if you only keep one type of coffee at home, but if you are a coffee collector it is a definite must in your collection. This type is best for those special occasions when you are in the mood for a lungo or a latte macchiato.
Links:
Bristot Caffé
Bristot Pictures
BRISTOT: ORO
RISTRETTO
Let's jump into the middle of the glass and looking around what kind of coffee this is.
Whenever we make ristretto it is the way to catch the soul of coffee
It is not stronger and not smoother, just smaller than an espresso and there are just a few differences - few but significant.
ristretto has no tannin or less than a tear, but it has all the other tastes of spices and aromas. it is chunky and gently and perfectly clear just like a British lawyer.
As you know I prefer espresso 100% Arabica, but sometimes you can use excellent mixes - not for ristretto. only the best Arabicas from Yemen.
Water is important also - we know the quality, but for ristretto the quantity is relevant also - I use 20-30 ml. It depends on the coffee-maker I use and of course the way I feel and the air pressure at the time, and the shake of my hand.
When and Where and How?
Drink it before noon, but not early morning, and drink it when it's rainy and the end of Autumn, or Monday before you go to work or you arrive to the work earlier and you still have time. You need open-air for this coffee to show off the good-smell to everyone and feel the fresh-air and the rain if you have.
Links:
Ristretto on Wikipedia
a Ristretto pic on Flickr
How to make a Coffe Pod
This is the time to learn how to make your own coffee pod for a coffee maker.
I know you can buy pod for 1$ and it is simple and clear...
...but what happens if you love a brand or a special coffee that has no pod?
You will have a simple way to make it. It is an other ceremony that you will enjoy with your coffee. You will be involved in the creation part... you can try different tastes, mix the coffee with spices like cardamom, cinnamon, cocoa or anything you can imagine.
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