Lungo, like a ristretto, are less common than espresso simply because few people know this is a possibility. If one is seeking to maximize caffeine intake or avoid off flavors common at short extraction times, lungo may be the way to go. The typical lungo recipe would be 7 grams of coffe...
You have three brew options with the Original Line: ristretto (0.85oz), espresso (1.35oz), and lungo (3.7oz). The Vertuoline offers five brew options: espresso (1.35oz), double espresso (2.7oz), gran lungo (5oz), coffee (7.77oz), and alto XL (14oz). The Vertuoline’s capability ...