Long black explained

A long black is a style of coffee commonly found in Australia and New Zealand, made by pouring a single shot (or double shot) of espresso into hot water. It is similar to an americano, in which hot water is poured into one shot of espresso.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Typically about 100–120 milliliters (3.5–4 ounces) of water is used but the measurement is considered to be flexible to individual taste.^[4] The smaller volume of water compared to an Americano is responsible for its stronger taste. Both retain the crema when brewed properly, though in the long black the crema will be more pronounced.^[5]

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Why You Should Stop Drinking Long Blacks and Start Drinking Black Coffee. https://web.archive.org/web/20140426182126/http://perthcoffeeproject.com/2014/02/26/why-you-should-stop-drinking-long-blacks-and-start-drinking-black-coffee/. dead. perth·coffee·project. 26 April 2014. 30 November 2015.
2. News: Rankin. Beth. LDU Brings Australian Coffee Culture to Fitzhugh Avenue. 19 March 2018. Espresso is a big part of this menu. Try the long black ($3 to $3.50), a double shot of espresso over hot water, comparable to an Americano.. Dallas Observer. 2 March 2018.
3. Web site: What Is A Long Black? . Perfect Daily Grind . 24 August 2020.
4. Web site: The perfect long black. Holden. Matt. 2014-04-15. Good Food. en-au. 2019-01-10.
5. Book: Emina . Seb . The Breakfast Bible . Eggs . Malcolm . 2013-03-14 . Bloomsbury Publishing . 978-1-4088-3990-4 . en.