What Is a Doppio? The Double Espresso Explained
A doppio is a double espresso: two shots of espresso extracted simultaneously through a double portafilter basket, producing approximately 50–60ml of concentrated coffee. It is the standard espresso serving in most specialty coffee shops worldwide. Doppio means “double” in Italian. It is the opposite of a ristretto (shorter, more concentrated) and the baseline for most espresso-based drinks. Doppio vs. Single Espresso vs. Double Espresso People use “doppio” and “double espresso” interchangeably — they mean the same thing. The distinction that matters is doppio vs. single (solo): ...