Lungo
Lungo
With a Lungo your merely just prolonging the extraction to yield a bigger cup of espresso.
The objective of a lungo is to taste more of the roasting profile, particularly amplifying feel good notes of chocolate and caramel or with some varieties a more smokey depth to your coffee.
For this guide we will create a Lungo with both an Espresso machine and a Nespresso machine because pressure and uniform extraction is important.
The key points to perfect this coffee recipe is the importance of a consistent extraction pressure and time.
In less than a minute, if done correctly you will enjoy a refined coffee beverage that’s elegantly subtle and if your after something new and fascinating on the palette, pour a lungo using our Isla Del Paraiso Blend
Equipment Recommended
Espresso Machine
Nespresso Machine
Best Cup For The Win
Although technically speaking you can use any cup, however we believe it to be essential and highly recommended to use a double walled Lungo cup to express the beautiful crema or a stylish 180ml coffee cup and saucer.
Machine Espresso
Equipment & Things Needed
step by step Guide
Step 1
For this demonstration, we will be using our Delonghi EC260.
Ensure there’s enough water in the water tank. Switch on your espresso machine and wait for confirmation your espresso machine is ready.
Grab your coffee portafilter (handle with coffee basket), unseal your deliciously fresh coffee bag of La Belle Epoque, and slowly place 14g of coffee into the coffee basket.
Using either the shaft of your coffee scoop or the shaft of a spoon. Slide it across the top of the coffee heap (start at the rim of your portafilter, to ensure that your coffee is aligned and uniform.
Then tamp down the coffee grinds held in the portafilter with minimal down-force pressure.
Lastly, place your portafilter into the locking chamber of your espresso machine, tighten it by turning the handle counter clockwise until it locks fully.
Step 2
Position your lungo cup directly underneath the spout of your locked portafilter.
Sometimes depending on how cold it is, we like to warm up our cups with some warm water or steam before commencing with the espresso pour.
Press the double espresso button or turn the dial to a double-shot depending on your espresso machine.
If you have completed the previous stage successfully your coffee blend should extract to form a long coffee with a thin crema layer.
Once your espresso machine has completed your task, remove your espresso cup and enjoy.
Best Cup For The Win
Although technically speaking you can use any cup, however we believe it to be essential and highly recommended to use a double walled Lungo cup to express the beautiful crema or a stylish 180ml coffee cup and saucer.
Nespresso Machine Espresso
Equipment & Things Needed
step by step Guide
Step 1
For this demonstration, we will be using our Krups Nespresso machine.
Ensure there’s enough water in the water tank. Switch on your Nespresso machine and wait for confirmation your espresso machine is ready.
Usually you can tell when the lights stop blinking.
Push the handle upwards, to unlock your coffee capsule chamber and insert your coffee capsule, followed by pushing the handle in a downward motion to relock your coffee capsule chamber.
For this demonstration, were using our fragrant Beirut inspired Levantine with cardamom capsule.
For a more thorough explanation on how to use a Nespresso machine visit our Nespresso Machine Brewing Guide Page.
Step 2
Position your lungo cup directly underneath the spout of your Nespresso machine. Sometimes depending on how cold it is, we like to warm up our cups with some warm water or steam before commencing with the espresso pour.
Press the single espresso button (small cup icon) & once that finishes press the double shot button (large cup button). If you have completed the previous stage successfully your coffee capsule should extract evenly forming a thinner crema layer which floats as it drips into your espresso cup.
Once your Nespresso machine has completed your task, remove your espresso cup and enjoy.
