2-3 ozs, the Lungo has more caffeine in one serving and espresso has a lower caffeine content. But, since the two drinks’ standard sizes are 1 oz vs. If you compare the drinks oz for oz, the pure espresso would have more caffeine. More water means more extraction and, thus, more caffeine. CaffeineĪ Lungo has slightly more caffeine than espresso since double the water needs to flow through the coffee grounds. In addition, the crema on a Lungo is much thinner and paler than an espresso’s. As a result, an espresso looks almost black in a cup with ⅓ of an inch of silky, golden crema on top.Ī Lungo is less opaque than an espresso, with a lighter brown translucence. Since you pull an espresso with half the amount of water as a Lungo, it’s more concentrated and, therefore, much darker in color. With an espresso shot being 1 oz, a Lungo easily doubles that amount of liquid. AppearanceĪ Lungo is noticeably larger from the get-go. Because of this difference, a Lungo is incredibly delicious when you use a lighter roast of espresso that is already bright, mild, and vibrant. Where an espresso tastes strong, bold, and acidic, a Lungo tastes smooth, light, and fruity. However, the extra extraction time develops the coffee’s naturally fruity and sweet qualities. Since a Lungo doubles up on the extraction time of a standard espresso, its coffee flavor is milder and more diluted. But, for most of us, the sensory experience of espresso and lungo is probably more important. And, yes, it can be helpful to understand those distinctions. We’ve already touched on the technical differences in the brewing process between espresso and Lungo. It also mellows the caffeine-punch you’d get from a similar volume of espresso. The resulting cup highlights the bright, fruity and floral notes of the coffee. This method dissipates a significant amount of the bitterness and acidity you might expect with a standard espresso. A Lungo doubles the usual amount of water used to brew a typical shot of espresso. The extra duration allows more pressurized hot water to pass through the ground coffee pack. It may be easiest to think of a Lungo as a “long” espresso, meaning it takes twice as long to pull the shot. You’ll find espresso is the cornerstone for every manner of coffee-drink from around the world. When pulled correctly from the machine, it forms about a ⅓ thick layer of golden crema on the top that’s to die for. It has a stronger taste than black coffee since it’s highly concentrated espresso and brewed with less water. The consistency and flavor of shots may vary based on a number of factors like the type of beans, size of the grind, pressure and temperature of the water.Īlone, a shot of espresso is bold, intense, and bitter. This process usually takes 20-30 seconds, and results in a 1 oz drink.
To “pull” espresso shots, high-pressure is forced through finely ground and tightly packed coffee beans. Espresso is a thick, concentrated form of coffee that you can serve alone or use as a building block for other crafted coffee drinks.
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