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Newly own Nespresso Essenza Mini but don’t know how to brew your first Lungo shot? Today I will help with it.
Hi Pals!
Coffee surely brings joy to oneself, and if you are a coffee lover like me, then you can relate to the previous phrase perfectly as it is your first-time experience brewing a Lungo shot using Nespresso Essenza Mini; let me have the Honor of guiding you on how you can brew the first ever Lungo Shot.
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Grab your coffee capsules and cup, and keep in mind the safety precautions; let’s go.
A Step-By-Step Guide On How To Make Lungo With Nespresso Essenza Mini
On the top of the Nespresso Essenza Mini, you will see 2 buttons. The button on the top left side is Espresso, and the one on the top right side is Lungo. For brewing the Lungo shot, you have to press the Lungo button (the one on the right); for further info, follow the steps below.
Instructions:
- Turn the machine ON by pressing any beverage button (Espresso or Lungo button).
- The LEDs will start blinking continuously for approx. 25 seconds. The blinking means the machine is heating up.
- After this, the LEDs will stop blinking, meaning the machine is heated up.
- Fill the water tank with fresh water.
- Lift the lever, insert the coffee capsule, and close the lever.
- Place a cup/mug under the coffee outlet.
- Press the Lungo button.
- 110 ml or 3.72 ounces of Lungo shot will start pouring into the placed mug/cup.
- A Lungo shot has been served.
- Remove the used capsule by lifting and closing the lever (the capsule will fall into the capsule container).
Tips:
- When the machine is in the heating phase, you can press the Lungo button as well. Then the machine will automatically brew you a Lungo shot when the machine is ready.
- If you want to stop the coffee flow mid-way, then press the Lungo button again. To continue the flow after the pause, again press the Lungo button.
- You can brew another Lungo shot from the same capsule by pressing the Lungo button after one shot has already been poured (without removing the capsule). But remember, the second shot will be less intense than the first one.
Video On How To Make Lungo With Nespresso Essenza Mini
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Guide On How To Make Lungo With Nespresso Essenza Mini
This guide will help you out in learning more about Lungo Shot and Nespresso Essenza Mini, so it is better not to skip this one. Here we go,
What Is The Ratio Of Espresso Vs. Lungo?
An espresso shot is 40 ml or 1.35 ounces, while a Lungo shot is 110 ml or 3.72 ounces. The ratio of caffeine in both coffees is the same. The thing that varies is water concentration. For Lungo, the water-to-caffeine ratio is 3:1-4:1, and for Espresso is 2:1. It means 18 g of coffee is used for 72 g or 2.52 ounces of water in making a Lungo shot, and 18 g of coffee is used for 36 g or 1.27 ounce of water in making an Espresso shot.
Is Lungo 2 Shots Of Espresso?
The two shot of Espresso is Doppio, in which two separate shots are made in one serving. The Lungo ratio is no doubt the same as double Espresso, but it is served in one shot with more extraction time than the Espresso shot, and the more the extraction time, the more hot water saturates the coffee grounds for the taste. However, the Lungo is dilute and less intense than the Espresso.
How To Make A Lungo in Nespresso Essenza Mini?
To make a Lungo in Nespresso Essenza Mini, follow the below steps.
- Turn the machine ON by pressing any beverage button
- The machine’s LEDs will start blinking (for approx. 25 seconds)
- Let the machine heat up
- Fill the water tank with potable water
- Insert the coffee capsule by lifting the lever.
- Close the lever
- Place a cup/mug under the nozzle/coffee outlet
- Press the Lungo button
- The Lungo shot will start pouring into the mug/cup
- Lungo has been served
- Remove the used capsule.
Can Essenza Mini Make Lungo?
Yes, Nespresso Essenza Mini has separate settings and buttons for making Lungo coffee. You just have to add the capsule and press the Lungo button for Lung coffee extraction.
What Is Lungo Vs Espresso?
An espresso shot is 40 ml or 1.35 ounces, while a Lungo shot is 110 ml or 3.72 ounces. For the caffeine ratio, both coffees are the same. The thing that varies is water concentration. For Lungo, the water-to-caffeine ratio is 3:1-4:1, and for Espresso is 2:1. It means 18 g of coffee is used for 72 g or 2.52 ounces of water in making a Lungo shot, and 18 g of coffee is used for 36 g or 1.27 ounce of water in making an Espresso shot. Espresso is concentrated, intense, and less in amount than Lungo, which is diluted, less intense, and more in amount than Espresso.
What Are The Two Buttons On Nespresso Essenza Mini Espresso Machine?
Nespresso Essena Mini has two buttons, one is Espresso (on the left side), and the other is Lungo (on the right side).
Which Button Is Lungo?
The button present on the top right side is the Lungo button in the Nespresso Essenza Mini machine.
What Is The Lungo Setting In Espresso Machine?
In Nespresso machines, the Lungo setting is 110 ml or 3.72 ounces in which the water-to-caffeine ratio is 3:1-4:1, meaning 18 g of coffee is used for 72 g or 2.52 ounces of water in making a Lungo shot. You can also change the Lungo volume by reprogramming the water volume of the machine.
What Volume Is A Lungo?
The Lungo shot volume is 110 ml or 3.72 ounces with a ratio of 3:1-4:1 (18 g of coffee is used for 72 g or 2.52 ounces of water in making a Lungo shot).
How Do You Brew Coffee Lungo In Nespresso Coffee Maker Using Coffee Capsules?
To make a Lungo using the Nespresso Essenza Mini machine, you have to follow the below steps.
- Turn the machine ON by pressing any beverage button
- The machine’s LEDs will start blinking (for approx. 25 seconds)
- Let the machine heat up
- After approx. 25 seconds, the machine will be heated up (the LEDs will stop blinking)
- Fill the water tank with potable water
- Insert the coffee capsule by lifting the lever.
- Close the lever
- Place a cup/mug under the nozzle/coffee outlet
- Press the Lungo button
- The Lungo shot will start pouring into the mug/cup
- Lungo has been served
- Remove the used capsule.
Do You Add Milk To Lungo?
Yes, you can add milk to your Lungo shot. Most people prefer adding milk to Espresso as Espresso or more intense with less water volume than Lungo, but that does not mean you can’t add milk. It’s good to try different flavors.
How Many Seconds Is A Lungo Shot?
The Lungo shot takes more time to brew than the Espresso shot. It takes 35-40 seconds.
Why Is It Called Lungo?
As Lungo originated in Italy, it has an Italian name, “lungo,” which means long. It takes about 35-40 seconds to brew, resulting in voluminous extraction as compared to an Espresso shot which takes 25-30 seconds. It also has more volume than Espresso.
Are Nespresso Machines Of Coffee Shop Quality?
Nespresso machines are known for their signature taste in making Espresso coffees, including Lungo, Ristretto, Doppio, etc. At the standard or specific pressure using hot water, the coffee grounds are saturated for a specific time for each coffee resulting in the extraction of a serene quality coffee shot cup. There Espresso machines are the perfect way to enjoy the coffee shop quality taste at home with less work yet amazing results.
Conclusion
Coffee brewing using Nespresso machines like Nespresso Essenza Mini is not a difficult task. Nespresso system does the hard task for you, so you only have to go through the easy and convenient one. After learning all the Lungo brewing steps, you will be able to brew yourself a nice cup of fresh and delicious hot Lungo. So till next time, Adieu.
To learn more about the Nespresso Essenza Mini machine, you can check out Nespresso Essenza Mini Review and How to use Nespresso Essenza Mini guides.
FAQs
Which Button Is Lungo In Nespresso Essenza Mini?
Nespresso Essenza Mini has two buttons present on top of the machine just behind the lever. The left side button is Espresso, and the right side is the Lungo button.
How Do You Make Lungo Coffee With Nespresso Essenza Mini?
To make Lungo with Nespresso Essenza Mini, follow the below steps;
- Turn the machine ON by pressing any beverage button
- The machine’s LEDs will start blinking (for approx. 25 seconds)
- Let the machine heat up
- After approx. 25 seconds, the machine will be heated up (the LEDs will stop blinking)
- Fill the water tank with potable water
- Insert the coffee capsule by lifting the lever.
- Close the lever
- Place a cup/mug under the nozzle/coffee outlet
- Press the Lungo button
- The Lungo shot will start pouring into the mug/cup
- Lungo has been served
- Remove the used capsule.
What Volume Is Lungo Nespresso?
The factory setting for Lungo volume in Nespresso Essenza Mini is 110 ml or 3.72 ounces. When you press the Lungo button 110 ml, the Lungo shot is poured. You can also alter this set volume by altering the water volume of Lungo.
What Is The Ratio For Lungo?
The water-to-coffee ratio for Lungo is 3:1- 4:1. It means that 18 g of coffee is used for 72 g or 2.52 ounces of water. The Lungo, in comparison to Espresso, is diluted and less intense as there is more water concentration in the same caffeine amount that is used for making Espresso.
