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The Certified Italian Espresso and Cappuccino

The Certified Italian Espresso and Cappuccino

Description

A Certified Italian Espresso shot has these parameters (p. 7):

Necessary portion of ground coffee              6 g ± 0,5


Exit temperature of water from the unit         88°C ± 2°C


Temperature of the drink in the cup             67°C ± 3°C


Entry water pressure                            9 bar ± 1


Percolation time                                25 seconds ± 5 seconds


Viscosity at 45°C                               > 1,5 mPa s


Total fat                                       > 2 mg/ml


Caffeine                                        < 100 mg/cup


Millilitres in the cup (including froth)        25 ml ± 2,5

cf. "What is a shot?"