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title: Lungo Espresso
slug: lungo-espresso-2
url: /detay/lungo-espresso-2
type: article
language: English
entity:
  primary: Lungo Espresso
  type: article
  disambiguation: Lungo Espresso: A longer, less intense espresso with a distinct, bitter flavor.  90-120ml of coffee bliss.
  categories:
    - name: General Knowledge
      slug: genel-kultur
      url: /kategori/genel-kultur
  tags:
    - Flavor
    - Lungo
    - espresso
    - Coffee
author: Mehmet Salih Çoban
created_at: 2025-01-08T20:18:21.899616+03:00
updated_at: 2025-04-17T13:04:30.098211+03:00
---

# Lungo Espresso

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## Article Content

Lungo (Italian for "long") is one of the espresso preparation methods, named for the larger volume of [coffee](/en/detay/what-is-coffee-085a8/llms.txt) produced by passing water through the coffee grounds for a longer time. It is prepared similarly to espresso, but with more water, resulting in a distinct taste and texture.

Compared to a classic espresso, [Lungo espresso](/en/detay/lungo-espresso/llms.txt) [has](/en/detay/has-3/llms.txt) a lighter intensity but a more pronounced bitterness. Its volume typically ranges between 90-120 ml, offering a taste experience somewhere between espresso and [americano](/en/detay/americano-20898/llms.txt).

### **How is Lungo Espresso Made?**

Lungo espresso is made following standard espresso preparation rules, but with [an](/en/detay/an-2/llms.txt) extended brewing time and increased water volume. This involves a longer extraction process, typically lasting around 30-40 seconds. While the pressure and temperature remain constant, the prolonged extraction allows more compounds to be released from the coffee grounds.

##### **Preparation Steps**

1. **Grinding the Coffee:** Coffee beans are ground to a standard espresso fineness.
2. **Machine Settings:** The espresso machine should operate at 9 bars of pressure and approximately 90-96°C.
3. **Extraction Time:** For Lungo, the extraction time is extended to 30-40 seconds.
4. **Volume:** The resulting drink is 90-120 ml in volume.

### **Characteristics of Lungo**

Lungo espresso is less concentrated and larger in volume compared to a classic espresso. The longer extraction time allows more soluble compounds to dissolve into the water, which [can](/en/detay/can-3/llms.txt) result in a more bitter and sometimes harsher flavor profile. However, the taste and volume of a Lungo can vary depending on the type of coffee beans and the grind size used.

- **Flavor Profile:** Lungo offers a more bitter taste compared to espresso. The extended contact with water can sometimes result in unbalanced flavors.
- **Intensity:** Lungo is less intense than espresso but still delivers a distinct coffee aroma due to the use of an espresso machine.

### **Differences Between Lungo and Espresso**

1. **Extraction Time:** Espresso is typically brewed in 25-30 seconds, while Lungo takes 30-40 seconds.
2. **Volume:** Espresso has a volume of about 25-30 ml, whereas Lungo offers 90-120 ml.
3. **Flavor:** Lungo has a lighter intensity but a more bitter taste, while espresso is rich and concentrated.

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## Academic Sources and References

1. "A Short History of Espresso." Home-Barista. Accessed January 3, 2025. https://www.home-barista.com/espresso-guide-short-history.html.