How to Make the Perfect Long Black Coffee

A long black coffee is a type of espresso drink commonly found in Australia or New Zealand. This coffee drink is prepared by pulling a double shot of espresso directly into hot water. The long black coffee is similar to the Caff Americano drink but usually contains a higher concentration of espresso. A distinguishing characteristic of the long black is that its preparation preserves the crema (thin layer of foam) on top of the espresso by adding the coffee to the water, rather than the other way around, as is common with a Caff Americano. Add this to my Recipe Box.

Instructions

1

Fill cup about halfway with hot water. The hot water from the espresso machine is commonly used for this, but hot water from another source may be used as well.

2

Place the cup of hot water directly under the espresso spout on your machine, or place near your stovetop espresso maker for quick and easy pouring.

3

Prepare a double shot of espresso according to the instructions provided by the maker of your espresso brewing device, and allow the espresso to pour into the cup of hot water.