Long black
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A long black is a style of coffee, most commonly found in Australia and New Zealand, made by pulling a double-shot of espresso over hot water (usually the water is also heated by the espresso machine). A long black is similar to an Americano, which is a weaker version of a long black, made with a single shot of espresso and more hot water.
The order in which a long black is made (water first, espresso second) is important; reversing the steps will destroy the crema and often 'burn' the espresso, giving it an unpleasant taste. However, there are many different variations on this method and it is not uncommon to find cafés that create long blacks slightly differently.
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