A long black is made by pouring an espresso or ristretto over hot water. A long black is similar to an Americano, which is made by adding hot water to the espresso shot; but a long black retains the crema and is less voluminous, therefore more strongly flavoured.
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How to make Long Black Coffee
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Did you know that long black and Americano have same espresso and water ratio?