Lungo

A lungo uses the same coffee dose as espresso — 7–9g — but extracts roughly twice the water through the grounds, producing a 60–80ml shot instead of 30ml. The result is a larger, lighter, more bitter drink. The extraction method (water pulled through under pressure) is identical; only the yield is different. The difference sounds simple, but it changes the chemistry of the cup significantly. Lungo vs Espresso at a Glance Espresso Lungo Coffee dose 7–9g 7–9g (same) Water yield ~30ml 60–80ml Extraction time 25–30 seconds 45–60 seconds Flavor Sweet, bold, concentrated Lighter, more bitter, less sweet Crema Thick, deep amber Thinner, lighter color Caffeine ~60–75mg ~65–90mg Body Full, syrupy Thinner, more watery Best for Lattes, cappuccinos, sipping straight Sipping straight, slower drinking Why More Water Changes the Flavor The key to understanding lungo vs espresso is understanding what happens as water passes through coffee grounds under pressure. ...

A lungo is an espresso shot pulled with roughly twice the water — about 60–80ml instead of 30ml — extracted through the grounds using espresso pressure. The result is a larger, slightly lighter shot that is more bitter and less sweet than standard espresso, but more concentrated than an Americano. Lungo at a Glance Property Value Italian meaning “Long” Size 60–80ml Water Pulled through grounds under pressure Espresso dose 7–9g (same as regular espresso) Extraction time ~45–60 seconds (vs. ~25–30 for espresso) Flavor Less sweet, more bitter, slightly lighter than espresso Caffeine Slightly more than espresso (longer extraction) How Is a Lungo Different from Espresso? The key difference is how much water passes through the coffee grounds. ...

A lungo (Italian: “long”) is an espresso shot pulled with roughly twice the water of a standard espresso — about 60–80ml instead of 30ml — over the same extraction time. The result is a larger, slightly less intense shot with a different flavor profile: more bitter, less sweet, with more extraction of higher-molecular-weight compounds from the grounds. Lungo at a Glance Ristretto Espresso Lungo Dose 18g 18g 18g Yield 18–22ml 36–40ml 60–80ml Ratio 1:1 1:2 1:3.5–4 Time 15–20 sec 25–35 sec 35–45 sec Flavor Concentrated, sweet Balanced Bitter, thin, long Lungo vs Americano: What’s the Difference? These two drinks look similar but are made differently: ...