Espresso Shot

A new espresso machine doesn’t come dialed in. Neither does a new bag of beans, a new grinder setting, or even tomorrow’s pull on the same setup if the humidity changed. Dialing in is the small, repeatable process that turns a sour or bitter shot into the syrupy, sweet, layered espresso that the bean is actually capable of. Most home setups dial in a fresh bag in 2–4 shots from a clean grinder, and a daily dial-in tweak takes one shot. ...

A single shot of espresso contains approximately 60–75mg of caffeine. A double shot — the standard in most café drinks — is roughly 120–150mg. That’s the quick answer. But the full picture is more nuanced, and understanding it helps you make better decisions about your espresso habit. Caffeine Per Espresso Shot: The Numbers Here’s a reference table covering common espresso types and their typical caffeine content: Shot Type Volume Caffeine (typical) Caffeine (range) Single shot (solo) 1 oz / 30ml ~65mg 55–80mg Double shot (doppio) 2 oz / 60ml ~130mg 110–160mg Triple shot 3 oz / 90ml ~195mg 165–240mg Ristretto (shorter) 0.75 oz / 22ml ~50–60mg 45–70mg Lungo (longer) 1.5–2 oz / 50–60ml ~75–85mg 65–100mg A few important notes on this table: ...