Long Black Recipe
The long black is Australia’s contribution to black coffee culture. Now a staple everywhere, the drink combines hot water with espresso to create a flavourful drink that can be enjoyed for longer than a single or double shot espresso (hence the name!). Typically, a long black coffee features 3/4 water to 1/4 espresso, but you can adjust this to suit your preference.
To enjoy the full experience of your capsule without added flavour from milk, the long black recipe is an ideal go-to. Ahead, we explore how to make along black at homewithout sacrificing on barista quality (hint: high-standard coffee is key).
Origins of the Long Black
Before we walk through the technique, a bit of background. So, what is a long black coffee? The now classic drink has its origins in Australia and New Zealand and is said to have been created to suit the tastes of American travellers who would ask for a ‘black coffee’ in cafes. To accommodate these requests, baristas would pour a single or double shot into a cup of hot water. These days, a long black coffee can be found alongside American favourites like the Americano anywhere in the world.
The Difference Between a Long Black & Americano
A long black can be considered a variation of the americano, as its creation is somewhat inspired by the black coffee. Both made using espresso and hot water, the key difference is that the order of ingredients in a long black coffee are in reverse. Where an americano is made by pouring hot water over an espresso, a long black coffee recipe pours a single or double shot of espresso over hot water, creating a thin layer of crema over the top.
How to Make a Long Black
Simple and quick to make while still flavour-forward, yourNespressolong black recipe comes down to the capsule you select. If using anOriginalLungo capsule extract using the long pour button. TheVertuolong black capsule range also offers a varied selection of intensities and notes to ensure you can create your perfect cup. If using Vertuo gran lungo or mug capsules, only one touch is needed to create your perfect long black.
