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Lungo Coffee

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Prep Time: 1 minute
Servings: 0

Equipment

  • Espresso machine
  • Burr Grinder

Ingredients

  • Freshly roasted coffee beans (preferably mild to dark roast)

Instructions

  • To get started, grind 17 g of coffee beans, slightly coarser than what you would use for espresso. Our targeted brew ratio is 1:4, which means we want 68 g of the final yield.
  • Turn on your espresso machine and let it heat to reach the ideal hot water temperature.
  • Scoop the desired amount of coffee grounds into the portafilter, ensuring a level surface. Give it a firm tamp to create a compact, even ground bed.
  • Reattach the portafilter to the espresso machine, making sure it is securely in place. Position a preheated espresso cup under the portafilter spout to collect the delicious brewed espresso.
  • Initiate the extraction by pressing the brew button or pulling the lever, allowing the espresso to flow steadily from the portafilter into the cup.
  • Aim for an extraction time of approximately 28 seconds, using a coffee scale to measure a desired yield of around 68 grams. Adjust the grind size and extraction time as needed to achieve the desired yield.