A Lungo, which means "long" in Italian, is an espresso-style coffee that captures the full-bodied essence of a standard espresso but with a milder, more extended flavor profile. By perfecting the extraction process using the Breville Barista Express, you can enjoy a less intense yet still robust coffee experience.
Ingredients
âď¸ 18g Joe's Fine Coffee - Mt. Shuksan Blend whole coffee beans medium roast
đ§ Water part of the Breville Barista Express reservoir
Instructions
1- Weigh the Coffee Beans:
- Using your kitchen scale, place a small metal cup on it and tare the scale.
- Measure exactly 18g of Joe's Fine Coffee beans.
2- Prepare the Espresso Machine:
- Add the weighed beans to the hopper of your Breville Barista Express.
- Ensure the portafilter has a double-shot basket properly inserted.
3- Grind the Beans:
- Position the portafilter under the machine's grinder.
- Set the grind size to 6, which is recommended for a Lungo.
- Grind the beans directly into the portafilter.
4- Tamp the Coffee:
- Use the integrated tamper in your Breville machine to compress the coffee evenly, making sure the surface is level and compact.
5- Set Up for Extraction:
- Insert the portafilter into the machine's group head securely.
- Position a shot glass or cortado glass on the kitchen scale, and tare the scale under the portafilter.
6- Start Manual Extraction:
- Activate manual mode by pressing and holding the double-cup button.
- Start a timer simultaneously to monitor the extraction time.
7- Monitor and Stop Extraction:
- Extract until you reach around 54g of espresso output with a 1:3 ratio with your 18g input.
- The extraction should take approximately 25-30 seconds. Once the desired weight is achieved, press the double-cup button to stop.
Prep Time: 2-3 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 seconds
Total Time: Approximately 4 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: Negligible
Proteins: Negligible
Fats: Negligible
Carbohydrates: Negligible
Equipment:
- Espresso Machine - Breville Barista Express
- Kitchen Scale - Max 3kg, d=0.1g accuracy
- Shot Glasses/Cortado Glasses
- Portafilter - comes with the Breville machine
- Double Shot Basket
- Tamper - integrated in the machine
- Grinder - integrated in the machine
- Small Metal Cup
- Knock Box
Cooking Tips
- Use a coarser grind to facilitate a smoother flow for Lungo.
- Consistency and parallel pressure while tamping are crucial for proper extraction.
- Fresh beans tend to create better crema and a richer flavor.
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