How To Pull a Long Shot

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Learn how to brew this popular espresso variation!

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What you'll need: - Espresso machine - Portafilter - Tamp - Espresso beans - Grinder - Demitasse cup

Grind your beans to a medium-fine (coarser than ristretto) consistency right before brewing.

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Measure out your "dose" — 7 grams of ground coffee to prepare a two-ounce long shot, or lungo.

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Level and tamp your grounds in the portafilter.

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Pull your shot! The extraction should last 35-40 seconds, resulting in a 2-ounce drink.

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