How to make a Lungo

How to make a Lungo??? Lungo in Italian means 'long'. So we are making a long espresso, or the opposite of a Ristretto.

Steps for making a Lungo:

1. Get hold of some dark roasted espresso beans. Oily-looking is the choice bean here. Use the darkest of the espresso coffee beans. Traditional Italian Style! Looking for dark roasted or espresso beans?

2. You want to grind these espresso beans until they are very fine.

3. Pack the grinds into the group (handle) of the espresso machine.

4. Place your cup/s under the group. Turned on your espresso machine. You should see a hazel brown crema appear at the surface of the coffee when its finished.

5. Now add an extra ounce or two (30ml or 60ml) of hot water to the espresso.

Now all you have to do is enjoy your Espresso Lungo!!!

Note: Espresso Lungo is not the same as an Espresso Americano.