How to Make a Lungo

Step 1

Remove portafiter from espresso machine and run the water through the grouphead to remove any leftover coffee grounds.

Step 2

Grind and fill dry portafilter with finely ground coffee.

Step 3

Level and tamp filled portafilter. Clean loose ground coffee off the portafilter.

Step 4

Put portafilter into the grouphead and pull lungo shots. There should be more water in a lungo shot so pull a longer shot than you would an espresso. The drink should be between 1 ½ - 2 ounces.

Step 5

Place cup under the portafilter.

Step 6

After pulling shots of lungo, remove the portafilter and flush grouphead.