Long Black
Long Black refers to an espresso based coffee drink made with one or more shots of espresso pulled directly on top of a cup partially filled with hot water. ( The amount of water may vary by location.)
The listing above is for a long black made with a double shot of espresso.
A quality long black will display the rich coffee crema floating on top of the cup.
A long black usually has a strong flavor, but is weaker than straight espresso, but stronger than an Americano which uses more water.
Some cafe's will serve a long black with extra hot water so that the consumer can adjust the flavor to his/her exact preferences.
A long black is most commonly found in Australia and New Zealand but can be found in select cafes worldwide.
Those with in home espresso machines can easily make a long black at home.
Where To Buy Long Black
illy Coffee, Espresso Ground, Medium Roast, 100% Arabica Bean Signature Italian Blend, Premium Gourmet Roast Pressurized Fresh 8.8 Ounce Tin, Espresso Machine Preparations.
Price: $12.99 $10.78
Available from Amazon / Illy
Breville BES870XL Barista Express Espresso Machine
Price: $599.00 $539.99
Available from Amazon / Breville
Lavazza Ground Coffee - Caffe Espresso - 8 oz - 2 pk
Price: $14.79 $12.99
Available from Amazon / Lavazza
Lavazza Super Crema Whole Bean Coffee Blend, Medium Espresso Roast, 2.2-Pound Bag
Price: $23.52 $20.08
Available from Amazon / Lavazza
Ingredients in Long Black
Espresso ground arabica coffee beans and hot water.
Sugar content: Contains no sugar.
Compare Sugar ContentCaffeine Concentration
Long Black contains 25.67 mgs of caffeine per fluid ounce (86.79mg/100 ml).
