The Difference between Long Black and Lungo Coffee

Many coffee lovers enjoy the soft, bitter taste that comes with the savory aroma of black coffee such as espresso and americano blends. For the newest taste sensation try long black and lungo coffee, tempting real fans of black coffee with its variation in flavor.

What is Long Black Coffee?

If you are a fan of americano, an espresso shot mixed with hot water to reduce the bitterness and, make it easier to drink, you may like to try long black coffee – you’ll love the difference.

A long black offers a whole new experience of drinking black coffee compared with a traditional americano. Instead of pouring hot water into an espresso shot, long black coffee is an espresso shot mixed with hot water with added crema for an aromatic black coffee with great taste, enhancing the aesthetic of drinking this blend of coffee.

What is Lungo Coffee?

Lungo coffee is a dark, black coffee that originated from Italy. Lungo in Italian translates as ‘long’, meaning lungo coffee involves ‘pulling’ the espresso shot longer.

Lungo coffee has a simple brewing method. The taste is due not only to the variety of coffee beans but down to the skill required to extract flavor by pulling the espresso shot, resulting in a soft but bitter black coffee with a mellower crema taste than other coffees. The special taste of lungo coffee calms your body and spirit with each sip.

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What is the Difference between Lungo Coffee and Long Black Coffee?

In this section we show you the difference between the two black coffee varieties, lungo coffee and a long black, both with differing taste sensations.

1. Different brewing methods

Lungo Coffee: extract espresso, then pull the shot (approximately 90-120ml).

Long Black Coffee: pour in hot water, adding espresso shot on top.

2. Differing Amounts of Crema

Lungo Coffee: the long shot espresso extraction gives a fluffy crema because there is no hot water to reduce the fine layer of crema on top of the espresso.

Long Black Coffee: has a smaller crema layer than lungo coffee, but still more than that of an americano.

3. Different Tastes of Coffee

Lungo Coffee: this gives a flavorful black coffee without the clear body due to the time needed in pulling the espresso shot. Approximately 90-120ml of coffee extraction means a longer time until the hidden taste is revealed.

Long Black Coffee: the taste of this type of coffee is not as bitter as lungo coffee, with no astringent taste but has a stronger flavor than americano. Long black coffee effuses a delicious aroma for a mellow taste that is easy to drink and enjoy.

The subtle differences between these two types of coffee enhance our enjoyment of black coffee. Whether you are a fan of long black or lungo coffee, both fit perfectly well into everyday life. You can enjoy a sip of your favorite black coffee with your favorite snack, a delightful way to enjoy your coffee time