Long black
Style of coffee
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Long black is a style of coffee commonly found in Australia and New Zealand,[1] introduced back in the 1950s and 1960s[2] made by pouring a double shot of espresso into hot water. It is similar to an americano, in which hot water is poured into one shot of espresso.[3][4][5]
OriginAustralia & New Zealand
Introduced1950s and 1960s
ColorBlack
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| Origin | Australia & New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Introduced | 1950s and 1960s |
| Color | Black |
Typically about 100–120 millilitres (4 ounces) of water is used, but the measurement is amenable to individual taste.[6] The smaller ratio of water compared to an Americano give it a stronger taste. Both retain the crema when brewed properly, though in the long black the crema will be more pronounced.[7]
See also
- List of coffee drinks
- Coffee culture in Australia
- Espresso (short black)
- Lungo – espresso made by allowing more water than usual to pass through the grounds
- Flat white