What do you think can unite temperamental and expressive Italians and our compatriots, sensitive by nature and even famous throughout the world for their “mysterious Russian soul”? Of course, love for coffee! And also the established opinion that espresso, of course, is a wonderful drink, but its portion is too small. And in this article we will tell you what solution Italian coffee lovers have found in order to prolong the pleasure and enjoy their favorite drink longer, savoring its taste, and not just the aftertaste, which you feel much longer than drinking a standard serving of espresso. We will tell you about the pride of Italy - doppio coffee (double espresso), which is sure to wake you up even on the most cloudy and gloomy morning.
What is doppio?
The espresso doppio drink is a double portion of natural and fresh ground coffee, brewed according to a recipe similar to the classic espresso, but giving twice as much pleasure and vigor. Especially for sleepyheads who find it so difficult to wake up in the morning, and for enthusiasts who need a boost of energy in the middle of the day to activate their reserves of resources and strive for new achievements.
On a note! Translated from Italian, “doppio” means “double”, “doubled”.
Doppio is not only a great way to quickly restore strength, but also an excellent accompaniment to a leisurely friendly conversation. After all, unlike traditional espresso, this type of coffee is brewed in larger quantities. So you can drink it, slowly savoring the taste, enjoying the process itself, and also combining it with desserts or a pleasant conversation.
Secrets of baristas from different countries
For classic doppio espresso, 100% Arabica or a mixture of Arabica and Robusta is suitable. The latter is necessary for a stronger drink and more persistent foam. Usually up to 15% (in Italy up to 20%) robusta is added to the mixture.
Doppio – double shot of espresso
There are no fundamental differences in the recipe and methods of preparation in different countries, but the portion sizes differ:
- Italian standard – 30 – 45 ml;
- European standard – 55 – 60 ml;
- American doppio – 70 – 80 ml.
The cost of doppio in different countries differs depending on the rank of the cafe and the size of the portion. In Moscow, a cup costs from 240 rubles.
A little history
Before we move on to describing this drink and sharing the best recipes for brewing it, let’s take a moment to dive into history. And we will even mentally immerse ourselves in the hot and hectic everyday life of Italy, with their constant meetings, business lunches, romantic dates, loud emotional conversations, broad gestures and endless bustle.
It is not surprising that it was the Italians who became passionate fans of coffee and created countless recipe variations on the theme of this drink. After all, it so corresponds to their mentality, the general temperament characteristic of their culture: hot, strong, tart, with bitterness - for vigor, with milk or cream - for soft relaxation, and, of course, double - for all occasions.
On a note! In our country, doppio is most often associated with double espresso. In Italy, you need to specify “doppio espresso”. Simply because double scoops are incredibly popular in this country, and the word "doppio" can refer to any drink - doppio cappuccino, doppio ristretto and so on.
Features of this drink - double espresso
The taste of espresso doppio will delight any coffee lover, as it is very rich and dense, rich in flavor nuances - nutty notes mixed with herbs, with a slight bitterness, giving the drink piquancy and delicacy.
Important! The ideal doppio is brewed from the ideal beans - it should be natural Arabica or Robusta, and possibly a mixture of these two varieties in equal proportions. Typically, light or medium-roasted beans are used, since “over-roasted” coffee will be very bitter and will not allow you to taste the other notes of the drink. It is necessary to grind the grains before cooking so that they do not have time to fizzle out.
The key feature of doppio is its volume.
If a standard serving of espresso usually does not exceed 60 milliliters, then doppio is twice as large - about 120 milliliters. An interesting fact is that in different countries it is customary to brew espresso with different volumes. How much drink will you get? If you order a portion:
- In Italy - 30-45 milliliters.
- In France, Spain and almost all other European countries - 55-60 milliliters.
- In America - 70-80 milliliters.
As you can see, American baristas are traditionally more generous in preparing this drink. In Russia, the prevailing recipes and technologies for making coffee come to us from European countries. Along with them, domestic baristas also adopted the standard volumes of classic espresso - 60 milliliters.
If we talk about doppio, then in general it is very similar to espresso, as it is brewed according to a similar recipe and similar technology. Doppio is known and loved by coffee lovers, as it is distinguished by its rich taste and bright, tart aroma of natural freshly brewed coffee, which will not leave anyone indifferent.
A coffee machine is used to brew Doppio espresso. A drink that is close to the original taste can also be obtained by using a geyser coffee maker. However, it is unlikely that you will be able to achieve high-quality doppio by brewing coffee in a Turkish coffee pot. It is in the coffee machine that you can set the optimal pouring and brewing time so that the ground beans can give out all the best - essential oils, caffeine-rich tannins, and other components.
On a note! The calorie content of doppio is very low - one serving contains only 2-3 kcal, if you do not add sugar and toppings. So this drink is ideal for those who are watching their figure and can perfectly replace the usual cappuccino or latte.
Interestingly, the quality of espresso doppio can be assessed with high accuracy without even trying it! Coffee connoisseurs know that the secret is in the foam. It is also called “cream”, and by its quality and appearance you can judge how the drink will taste. Please note:
- If the cream foam is thick and uniform, milky-brown in color, and covers the entire surface of the drink without breaks, the doppio is of high quality and its taste will be dense and rich.
- If the cream foam is liquid and has large bubbles, does not cover the entire surface of the drink and has a white tint, the coffee will turn out to be watery and undercooked. And its taste will not be the best, since the grains have not completely given up all their beneficial substances.
- If the crema is dark brown, the espresso doppio will be too bitter, as the cream acquires this appearance if the beans have been roasted too heavily. This is burnt coffee, some people like its taste, but there are not very many connoisseurs of it.
Important! Double espresso should not be drunk in the evening: the time for this coffee is morning and lunch. Drinking a glass of this drink after 4 p.m. can cause overexcitement and sleep problems. Also, you should not drink doppio on an empty stomach - it can greatly increase acidity and lead to discomfort or even gastritis.
History of forced invention
Italians are a creative people, they gave the world not only brilliant artists, sculptors and musicians, the fabulous wooden doll Pinocchio, but also the brilliant doppio.
By the way. Let’s close the question “dopio or doppio” right away. Just like Pinocchio, “dopio” does not exist. We're talking about doppio coffee! Stress on the first syllable. Double espresso has the right to replace this phrase; “double” and “doppio” are translated from Italian the same way: “double”.
After coffee machines became firmly established in Italian coffee shops, espresso flowed like a river from the spouts of the machines. Visitors ordered two copies of the beloved national drink at once, so as not to wait for the second cup and not bother the bartender. One serving was clearly not enough for most customers. There weren't enough dishes either.
The solution was found quickly. In order not to create queues and not to overload coffee pairs, portions began to be prepared in double volume. But this drink was not a “pale-faced” Americano, which was also doubled in volume. To prepare a cup of Americano, as many grams of coffee beans were used as needed for one dose of espresso. The volume of water added to the finished espresso doubled. The drink partially lost its characteristic coffee aroma and was less strong and rich. But Americans like exactly this kind of “under-espresso”, it’s a matter of business.
With a light Italian hand, coffee doppio went around the world. As is usually the case, in each country baristas made their own adjustments taking into account the tastes of the population. The recipe for the drink remained unchanged; the difference between regular espresso and doppio espresso was only in volume. It has been slightly reconstructed in different regions of the world:
- in Italy, by ordering espresso doppio, you will receive 60–90 ml of coffee (classic espresso dose 30–45 ml);
- in Russia – 100 – 120 ml (Russian espresso standard 50 – 60 ml);
- in European countries - approximately the same as in Russia;
- in American doppio will be 140 - 160 ml, since their standard servings are 70 - 80 ml.
But each coffee establishment may have individual variations in preparation. We also have the right to imagination, but first we will prepare espresso doppio in the classic version. Let's use the most homely and convenient carob-type coffee machine.
Differences between doppio coffee and other coffee drinks
The closest thing to doppio among other coffee drinks is, of course, classic espresso. In addition, doppio espresso and lungo are often compared. These two drinks also have a lot in common, in particular the size of a standard serving. But doppio, unlike lungo, is a double espresso, for the preparation of which you need to double the amount of water and the amount of coffee. To prepare lungo, the number of coffee beans remains the same - as for espresso, and only the amount of water increases. Another popular coffee drink, Americano, differs similarly from doppio.
How else does doppio coffee differ from other coffee-based drinks? Of course, the cooking technology. So, for example, doppio will differ from ristretto not only in volume, which will be no less than four times larger. Ristretto is not only a small portion, but also a special brewing method: just 15-20 seconds of pouring, and the coffee is ready! It is the short extraction period that makes ristretto so amazingly strong, rich and aromatic, without being too caffeinated. Doppio is prepared in the usual way, like espresso, with a normal extraction speed.
Doppio recipe (espresso doppio)
Ingredients:
- 14 g of ground coffee (this is standard, but for those who like a stronger drink, you can take 16 g);
- 60 ml water.
Cooking technology
- Using a tamper, press the coffee into a holder.
- Place the holder with ground coffee in the coffee maker.
- Place a preheated cup in the coffee collection tray.
- In 25–30 seconds the coffee will be ready.
How to prepare doppio?
Now we will tell you how to properly prepare double espresso. As noted above, you can brew good espresso doppio only if you have a coffee machine. You can also use a geyser coffee maker, but it is better to stick to the original method in order to get exactly the taste for which this drink is so valued.
Ingredients
To make double espresso you will need the following ingredients:
- Cold water - 120 milliliters.
- Ground coffee - 15-17 grams.
- Sugar - to taste.
- Cinnamon, chocolate chips, almond flakes and other toppings - optional.
Cooking process
To prepare this coffee according to the original recipe:
- Turn on and warm up the coffee machine.
- Warm up the coffee utensils.
- Place the ground coffee in the holder of the coffee machine and compress it with a tamper.
- Fill the device with purified cold water.
- Turn on the water flow for 3 seconds so that the grains are soaked.
- After this, start cooking.
- After 40 seconds, stop the process.
- Pour the finished coffee into a heated bowl, decorate with toppings and serve.
Characteristics of doppio (doppio espresso)
| Bean varieties | A mixture of several varieties of Arabica, it is possible to add 10 - 15% Robusta, if the mixture is Italian - then up to 20%. |
| Roasting degree | From medium (Full City or Viennese) to dark (Italian or French). |
| Grinding | Fine espresso or slightly larger |
| Coffee machine pressure | In the espresso chamber - at least 9 bar, pump operating pressure - at least 15 bar |
| Group water temperature | For medium roast coffee – from +91 to +93 °C, for dark roasted coffee – from +88 to +91 °C |
| Ready coffee temperature | At the outlet of the holder spout - +88 ± 2 °C, in the cup - +67 ± 3 °C |
| Cooking duration, seconds | 25–30, depending on the coffee maker model |
| Portion output volume, ml | 50–60 |
| Caffeine content (strength) | 100–136 mg (per serving) |
| Recommended intake (servings per day) | 1 |
| Maximum permissible norm (servings per day) | 2 |
| Calorie content | 4.5 kcal per serving |
| Calories with sugar | 23.85 kcal - a serving of coffee with 5 g of sugar (1 sticker) |
How is it served?
For double espresso, thick-walled cups are used. This is a mandatory condition, because the drink must be hot, and due to its small volume it cools quickly. The volume of the dish is about 120-140 milliliters.
They drink coffee either in its pure form or by adding various toppings, as well as sugar and cinnamon. The drink goes well with both sweet desserts and regular cookies, nuts and dried fruits.
Important! Doppio contains quite a lot of caffeine - on average from 90 to 110 milligrams. Therefore, it should not be drunk by people with a sensitive cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal diseases, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Doppio lungo
Ingredients:
- 14–18 g of coffee, more coarsely ground than for espresso;
- 120 ml water.
Due to the coarser grind, water flows through the coffee tablet faster than when brewing espresso. The classic doppio lungo takes 30 seconds to prepare, but the portion is twice as large as doppio espresso.
The calorie content of a serving of doppio lungo without sugar is 4.5 kcal, with sugar – 23.85 kcal, caffeine content – 100–200 mg (the longer the extraction lasts, the more caffeine in the drink).
Doppio price
The price will depend on the class of the coffee shop and the region, but on average the cost of a serving will be 80-100 rubles. If you brew coffee yourself, the cost of the drink will not exceed 20 rubles per cup.
Espresso doppio coffee is a unique recipe recognized throughout the world. It combines everything we love about espresso - thick crema, rich, dense taste, stunning aroma and an invigorating, energizing effect. And at the same time, unlike traditional espresso, it gives twice as much exquisite pleasure. Thanks to the double portion, enjoying and savoring the subtle notes of the drink is easier and more enjoyable!
Coffee Doppio/Doppio (double espresso): features, composition, properties, strength and how to prepare
Today we will find out what Doppio coffee is
(
Doppio
),
how
it differs from
espresso
,
what features
it has,
what
ingredients it consists ,
what strength
it has and
how to properly prepare
a coffee drink
COFFEE DOPPIO//COFFEE DOPPIO: DIFFERENCE FROM ESPRESSO, FEATURES, COMPOSITION,
PROPERTIES, STRENGTH AND HOW TO COOK AT HOME
Doppio coffee is.
(
Doppio
),
what
distinctive features
, characteristics
,
composition
,
strength
,
taste
, beneficial properties does
the invigorating product
have and
how
to properly prepare a coffee drink
at
home .
From year to year, the popularity of strong species
coffee drinks on our Earth are steadily
growing
.
Today, certain types of invigorating coffee
have become
one
of
the components of the diet
of most people on the planet.
Among the huge variety of strong caffeine-containing
drinks
prepared
on the basis of
espresso
,
a separate group
includes
super-invigorating
, coffee “
stimulants
”, designed to
quickly inject energy into the body
.
As a rule, most coffee lovers
at least once in their lives
have tried
in
coffee shops
or
bars
in their city
a unique
coffee
of its kind -
doppio
, which
is prepared
from
a double portion of classic espresso
and with
the possible addition
various flavorings
and
sweeteners
to
the
freshly
brewed
drink .
WHAT IS COFFEE FRAPPUCCINO? INGREDIENTS AND RECIPES
Now let's talk in more detail
about
what
is
Doppio coffee
? Translated
from
Italian
,
the word “
Doppio
” means “
double
”.
According to
many coffee connoisseurs, no matter how good
a standard portion of espresso
(
60 milliliters
) brewed according to
a traditional recipe
is,
two sips
of such a drink are sometimes
not enough
to
fully enjoy
its
rich taste
.
It is precisely for this reason
that real
coffee lovers
always have
a lot of
invigorating drink, over time, in
addition
to
the standard portion of espresso, they added
another
one
and called this
coffee
-
double
or simply “
Doppio
”.
WHAT IS ESPRESSO COFFEE?
RECIPES AND HOW TO MAKE THE DRINK Double shot of espresso
(
doppio
) only
recently
began to be considered
a separate type of coffee
, which is now rightfully
entitled to a separate line
in
the menu
of a particular
coffee shop
.
It is worth saying that doppio
is
not two separate servings of coffee
, but
a double one
poured into
one cup
.
In addition,
doppio differs
a regular serving of espresso
only in
volume
and, therefore,
in double the amount of strength
(
for reference: double dosage of caffeine in the composition
), and
the concentration
is so
high
that
it is recommended
to drink
this coffee drink only in
the morning after a hearty breakfast
.
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DISTINCTIVE FEATURES, COMPOSITION, RECIPES AND HOW TO SERVE DOPPIO COFFEE
So, now we know that doppio coffee
– This is
a double shot of espresso
poured into
one
pre-prepared
cup
.
As for the volume
of the drink, in this regard
the strong
drink is very
similar
to
lungo
.
However, in order for a classic lungo
to be
twice the size of an espresso shot
, coarser coffee beans are used in
the
preparation process
, and in some cases,
professional baristas
even
double the extraction time
.
Note that real doppio
is prepared from
coffee beans of the same grinding degree
as
espresso
.
As a rule, a classic shot of espresso
,
served by baristas
around the world,
ranges
from 40 to 60 milliliters
on .
Italians, in turn, insist
on
a serving size
of
30-40 milliliters
; in
central
and
western Europe
most coffee lovers
prefer
to drink
espresso
in
a volume of 50 to 60 milliliters
, and in
the USA
coffee
is prepared
in
a volume of 60 to 80 milliliters
.
WHAT IS LUNGO COFFEE? FEATURES AND COOKING RECIPES
It is worth saying that for those who require a standard serving of espresso coffee
seems
too small
and
the incomparable
doppio
invented .
Doppio or double coffee
can
be found
in some
menus of restaurants
,
bars
and
coffee shops under the name “
double
” or “
double
”
espresso coffee
.
Thus, double espresso
and
doppio coffee
are prepared according to
the same
recipe ,
only
are served
in
different volumes
.
For reference, we note that in Italy,
in almost any
coffee shop
you can also
order
“
doppio ristretto
” or “
doppio cappuccino
”.
All this is done
so that
the coffee connoisseur
can
get a double portion
of his favorite
invigorating
drink.
How to properly prepare delicious doppio at home?
The basis for creating
the traditional Doppio coffee recipe
is
doubling the proportions of classic espresso
.
In order to brew double espresso
we will
need
:
ground coffee
(
15-20 grams
), which is
twice as much
as for
a regular portion
;
chilled clean water
(
75-120 milliliters
) and
sweetener
(
sugar or syrup
) to
taste
.
All you need to do except sweeteners
is just
to put it
in
a coffee machine
(
preferably a carob or automatic one
) and
brew
a classic coffee drink in the usual
espresso mode
.
If everything is done correctly
, then at
the end
we
will get a portion
that will be
twice as large
as
usual
, while
maintaining the ratio of coffee
and
water
.
HOW TO PREPARE AMERICAN COFFEE QUICKLY AND CORRECTLY?
How to serve freshly brewed doppio coffee (double espresso)?
It is believed that
the best dishes
for
serving strong doppio
are
cups
made of
porcelain
or
ceramics
with
thick walls
.
If we have demitasse cups
(
a type of coffee utensil
) on hand, then
choose
those that
have a volume
of
100-120 milliliters
.
Also, before using the cups
, it is recommended
to warm them up slightly
(
for reference: this can be done using a special function, which is available in many modern models of automatic coffee machines, or simply put the dishes in the microwave for 10-20 seconds
).
It is worth noting that
hot rinsing
under
running warm water
also warm the necessary dishes , and
it is advisable
to remove
excess liquid with
a paper towel
or
napkin
.
COFFEE LATTE MACCHIATO: FEATURES, RECIPES AND HOW TO PREPARE?
According to professional baristas
, ready-made
doppio
should
be served immediately after preparation
, since due to
the large volume
of the invigorating drink, it
can cool quickly
.
It is advisable
to drink double espresso hot
, in
several long sips
.
Some coffee gourmets add
a little
sugar
to freshly brewed
doppio coffee , but
coffee experts advise
drinking
double espresso without sweeteners
, and this is necessary in order to
feel
the whole
true bouquet of taste
with
a characteristic nutty aroma
.
To soften the strength
and
doppio taste
, you can use
sweet desserts
prepared with
a creamy
or
curd base
.
Note that
hard cheeses
and
dark chocolate
also coffee .
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NUTRITIONAL PROPERTIES, CALORIES AND HOW TO DRINK DOPPIO COFFEE
CORRECTLY According to
coffee connoisseurs,
any recipe for preparing
one or another
type of coffee
has
its own
unique “
character
”, which has its own
unique characteristics
and
properties
.
So what do we need to know
about
doppio coffee
, aka
double espresso
?
The most important thing is that the name of the recipe directly refers
to
the volume
of the coffee drink, and its
strength is exactly the same
as
classic espresso
, however, due to
the increase in volume
,
of
caffeine obtained
from
doppio
will be
greater
than from
espresso
.
Note that the dosage of caffeine
in
terms of 100 milliliters
it ranges
from 105 to 165 milligrams
, both for
espresso
and
doppio
.
For example, espresso
is served
in
40-45 milliliter
portion , which
contains from 50 to 60 milligrams of caffeine
.
As for the standard serving of doppio
, which
is 80 milliliters
, it
contains from 85 to 125 milligrams of caffeine
.
It is worth saying that such an invigorating drink as espresso doppio
highly
not recommended to use it in the evenings
, and
the ideal time
take
it is
before 12 noon
, since otherwise
the powerful stimulating effect
on
the central nervous system
can easily
interfere with a good night's rest
.
COFFEE CAPPUCCINO: FEATURES, COMPOSITION, INGREDIENTS AND RECIPES
Also, doppio coffee
Under no circumstances
should it be consumed on an empty stomach
(
empty stomach
).
A double espresso
is
best to
finish
off your meal.
You can also
drink
in
between meals
, adding
dessert
.
For reference, we note that preparing a real tasty doppio
at
home
is possible only if you have
an espresso coffee maker
(
carob or automatic coffee machine
).
The simplest option
for
preparing
a coffee drink would be
a geyser-type coffee maker
, since it can
brew
with
characteristics
to
doppio
.
As for the calorie content of a serving of espresso doppio coffee without sugar
, then on average it
is
only
2-3 kilocalories
.
It is worth saying that the quality
of the finished
doppio
is determined by
the coffee foam
, which is called “
cream
”.
The foam should be dense
in
structure
, have
a pleasant nutty color
,
without large bubbles
and
cover the entire surface
of the coffee drink.
Below in the images
two identical portions of Doppio coffee
are reflected , which
were prepared
according to
the same recipe
, but during
the cooking process the rules for creating a coffee drink were not followed
.
The left image shows a properly cooked doppio
, with
a firm, buttery
and
smooth crema
.
The right image
shows
improperly
brewed double espresso with
a weak, watery crema
with
large bubbles
on
the surface
.
Typically, incorrect preparation of doppio coffee
is that during
the cooking process
, water
was driven too quickly through the ground grains
, as a result of which the drink turned out to be
weak
, that is, “
immature
.”
WHAT IS COFFEE FRAPPE? FEATURES, INGREDIENTS AND RECIPES
How much does doppio coffee cost in coffee shops or bars?
On average,
the cost of a tasty
and
properly prepared double espresso coffee
ranges
from 90 to 120 Russian rubles
(
from 1.5 to 2 $ in equivalent
).
At home
,
the cost of preparing
an invigorating coffee drink,
doppio, will not exceed 20 Russian rubles
(
no more than $0.35
).
Video: “How to properly and quickly prepare delicious doppio coffee at home?”
In conclusion, we note that real Doppio coffee, which is prepared according to a traditional recipe, is always brewed from natural ground coffee beans in double portions and chilled water compared to classic espresso. In addition, ready-made doppio has a high strength and has a minimum of calories. It is recommended to drink this type of coffee in the first half of the day after a hearty breakfast.
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