Micro-ristrettos?

Is it just my imagination, or are the shots getting smaller and smaller? I just did an informal tour of some of the most-praised California coffee bars and rarely got a double with more than about ½ ounce in it. One such shop even had a sign explaining that “Singles are 1 oz. Doubles are 2 oz.”

 

The coffees were delicious. But, when I make my own at home, my doubles are 1 to 1-1/2 oz., and I haven’t found any advantage in making them smaller. What am I missing?

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