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When measuring espresso for a drink, which instrument would give the
greatest precision?

When measuring espresso for a drink, which instrument would give the greatest precision-example-1
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How many mL is an espresso?

One shot of espresso is generally about 30–50 ml (1–1.75 oz), and contains about 63 mg of caffeine (3). Important point: The “golden ratio” for espresso is this: a single shot is 30 to 44 mL (1 to 1.5 ounces) of water and 7 grams of coffee