CLASSICS - LONG BLACK / AMERICANO

LONG BLACK VS AMERICANO

Both Long black and Americano are espresso based drinks whose ingredients are similar but different in preparation methods which alters crema and flavor profiles.

    Ingredients:

           ➔ Fresh coffee beans
               ➔ Hot Water                 


    Equipment:

          ➔ Espresso machine
          ➔ Burr grinder
          ➔ Tamper
          ➔ Distributor (optional)
          ➔ Water Boiling kettle (optional)
          ➔ Coffee cup  

 Long Black

A cup of Long black 📸Definite Bean & Brew



Long black is espresso extracted directly over hot water resulting in rich crema on top leading to a bold and intense  flavors. Hot water is added into a cup then double shot of espresso is extracted over the water.


 

 Americano

                                       

A cup of Americano 📸Definite Bean & Brew

 

Americano is hot water added over a double shot of espresso which breaks the crema resulting in thin body and less intense flavor. Double shot of espresso is extracted in to a cup then topped with hot water.
                  

              

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