Lungo

Ingredients

• 4 ounces filtered water
• 0.6 ounces ground espresso coffee beans

Instructions

1. Turn on the espresso machine to fully heat the grouphead and portafilter; preheat a 6–8 oz cup, about 5 minutes.
2. Pour 4 ounces filtered water into the machine’s reservoir.
3. Grind 0.6 ounces espresso coffee beans slightly coarser than your normal espresso grind.
4. Dose the grounds into the portafilter, distribute evenly, and tamp level with firm, even pressure.
5. Lock the portafilter into the machine and place the preheated cup under the spouts.
6. Start the shot and extract until about 4 ounces of coffee is in the cup, 35–45 seconds; stop when the stream blonds to a pale color and the crema thins.
7. Do not add hot water; all volume should come through the puck. Serve the lungo immediately while hot.