Long Black
Espresso poured over hot water, preserving the crema - the antipodean Americano.
Method
Espresso
Typical volume
120 ml
Caffeine
130 mg
A reference figure for the drink, not a measurement of your cup.
Long Black preparation
- Pour 100ml of water at 90-93°C into a warmed 150ml cup, filling it about two thirds.
- Pull a double espresso (18g in, 36g out) directly onto the water.
- Serve immediately with the crema intact - do not stir.
Shorter than an Americano at roughly 1:3, and it keeps its crema because the shot lands last and undisturbed.
What makes it
More espresso drinks
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