![]() It is “normal” (or “standard”), obviously, because it is the most common length and one that you can measure the other two against. In fact, due to the overuse of the word to refer to any shot of coffee brewed in this way, a coffee shot with a mid-range length, once known simply as “ espresso,” is now sometimes referred to now as normale. But the term really refers to a shot of coffee brewed in this way with a length somewhere between ristretto and lungo. The word espresso has come to mean any coffee drink that is brewed by forcing hot water through finely-ground pressurized coffee beans. What, then, do these three terms have to do with length? Let’s consider each one and see how they compare. A shorter shot, then, uses less water and time to extract the shot than does a longer shot. When applied to coffee, length simply refers to the amount of water used to extract the shot and, therefore, the amount of to extract it. ![]() More accurately, these three terms refer to the length of the shot. While these three terms will become a little more complicated once we turn to how they are used by Nespresso, their original uses are straightforward when it comes to how a barista makes the coffee. Espresso, Ristretto, and Lungo: Original Meanings We’ll take a look at the origins of these words, their English translations and, finally, what they mean in the wonderful world of Nespresso. That said, three Italian terms are especially important for Nespresso users: lungo, espresso, and ristretto. Indeed, despite being based in Switzerland, the single-serving coffee giant, Nespresso, has fully embraced the Italian heritage responsible for everyone’s favorite strong coffee shot, and their product catalog is filled with Italian words in references. Indeed, most of the key terms in the world of espresso come from this gorgeous Romance language-everything from cappuccino to latte.īut there are a few Italian terms that are of special significance to those of us who use Nespresso machines. A Lungo, which is Italian for “long”, is made with a single shot of espresso and twice as much water than a traditional espresso.When it comes to coffee, especially espresso, it doesn’t hurt to know a little Italian. Lungo is very similar from an Espresso in that it is usually made from an Espresso machine. ![]() However, there are some differences between a traditional Espresso and a Lungo. In its simplest form a Lungo is a less concentrated espresso. The difference between an Espresso and a Lungo begins with how they are brewed.Ī traditional espresso shot is a rich, concentrated drink that is typically one to two ounces in size. When an espresso shot is pulled it forces the hot water through the puck of coffee grounds and extracts the espresso. Usually the extraction for a shot of Espresso will take anywhere from 20 to 30 seconds whereas a Lungo can take up to a full minute to pull.īeing the Lungo has more water, you will typically find that it has a slightly milder, less intense flavor than a traditional espresso. However, the Lungo does have a noticeably more bitter taste than an espresso shot due to the time the water is in contact with the espresso beans.Ī traditional shot of Espresso is made up of three parts: the bottom and darkest part is called the body, the middle which is lighter is known as the heart and on top is the foamy crema. A Lungo will have three parts just like an espresso shot but will have less crema. Lungos, just like espresso, can also be enjoyed as multiple shots. Yes, you can! Fortunately with the wide variety of espresso machines on the market today you can make a Lungo at home. The majority of espresso machines come with a preset Lungo brewing option. In fact, the Nespresso Lattissima plus comes with Lungo sized capsules for your machine! Lungo vs Espresso For an easy to use, one touch experience we love the Nespresso Lattissima Plus. There are three distinct differences between a Lungo and an Espresso which are the amount of water, taste and amount of caffeine. Lungos are larger than espresso shots because they are made with double the amount of water. A traditional shot of espresso is usually one ounce in size and a Lungo is typically about two ounces. The taste between an Espresso and a Lungo is different due to the longer time the water is in contact with the espresso grounds before the shot is pulled. It will have a less intense flavor than an espresso but is known for being much more bitter due to its longer pull time. The bitterness is attributed to the fact that most of the bitter components of the coffee are dissolved later in the brewing process. When the time to pull the shot is extended it gives the drink time to incorporate those bitter components. ![]()
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