How To Pull A Lungo Using A Breville Barista Express

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

☕️ 18g Joe's Fine Coffee - Mt. Shuksan Blend whole coffee beans medium roast
💧 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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