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Lungo

Vegetarian

Caffè lungo

A 'long' espresso: more water run through the same puck, to about 1:3 (18 g coffee to 54 g in the cup), for a lighter-bodied, more bitter cup. Unlike an americano, all the water passes through the coffee.

Lungo is an Italian hot drink from Italy, ready in about 4 minutes and made with finely ground coffee. It serves 1 and is rated intermediate to cook.

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Prep
3 min
Cook
1 min
Total
4 min
Serves
1
Level
Intermediate
Calories
5

Ingredients

1 cup

Equipment

Method

  1. Step 1

    Heat the machine (brew water 90–94 °C) and warm a cup.

  2. Step 2

    Grind 18 g of coffee, a notch coarser than for your normal espresso, then level and tamp.

    A slightly coarser grind stops the long shot from over-extracting and turning harsh.

  3. Step 3

    Run the shot to about 54 g in the cup, usually 30–40 seconds.

  4. Step 4

    Serve straight away, black or with sugar.

      A finished dish being plated
      How it looks · Photo: Willians Huerta on Pexels

    About this dish

    Origin
    Italy · Commonly attributedAn Italian espresso-bar term.Also popular in France, SwitzerlandMore food from Italy
    Dish
    Breakfast · Snack · Hot drinks
    Cooking method
    Boiled
    Taste
    bitter, aromatic / warmly spiced, mild
    Diet
    Vegan · No gluten ingredients · Dairy-free · No nut ingredients · Low-carb
    All labelsVegan · Plant-based · Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · Eggetarian · Lacto-vegetarian · Ovo-vegetarian · Pescatarian · Flexitarian-friendly · Whole-food focused · Paleo-style · No gluten ingredients · Dairy-free · Egg-free · No nut ingredients · No added sugar · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · Low-carb · Low-fat · Low-sodium · DASH-style
    Worked out from the ingredients. How labels work
    Good for
    Everyday
    Cook more with
    Finely ground coffee
    Techniques
    Boiling

    Allergens

    None of the 14 major allergens appear in the listed ingredients.

    Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.

    Nutrition

    5 kcal per serving

    Estimated

    1 serving ≈ 82 g · recipe makes 1

    Where the energy comes from

    • Protein 15%
    • Carbohydrate 85%
    • Fat 0%
    Nutrition per serving and per 100 g
    NutrientPer servingPer 100 g*
    Energy5 kcal6 kcal
    Protein0.2 g0.2 g
    Carbohydrate1.1 g1.4 g
    Net carbohydrate1.1 g1.4 g
    Sugars0 g0 g
    Added sugars0 g0 g
    Fibre0 g0 g
    Fat0 g0 g
    Saturated fat0 g0 g
    Trans fat0 g0 g
    Cholesterol0 mg0 mg
    Sodium2 mg3 mg
    Salt equivalent0 g0 g
    Vitamins & minerals per serving
    Potassium
    53 mg
    Calcium
    10 mg
    Iron
    0.1 mg
    Magnesium
    7 mg
    Vitamin A (RAE)
    0 µg
    Vitamin C
    0 mg
    Vitamin D
    0 µg
    Vitamin B12
    0 µg
    Folate (DFE)
    0 µg

    How these numbers were made

    • Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
    • *Per 100 g of combined raw ingredients; the cooked dish may weigh more or less.
    • Finely ground coffee: Instant coffee powder used as a stand-in for the soluble part of roasted ground coffee; list the grams actually consumed with consumedGrams.
    • “—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
    • Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

    Good to know

    Tips

    • If it tastes very bitter or drying, stop it a few grams earlier or grind coarser.

    Common mistakes

    • Confusing it with an americano, which adds hot water after the shot instead of running it through the coffee.

    Storage

    • Drink immediately.

    Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added · Updated

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    The body of the dish

    Gravy, sauce & base

    Used in steps 2, 3

    Less sweet, dairy-free, caffeine-free or for more people — the original stays as it is.

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