Hey everyone!
I recently converted from a DeLonghi EC860M to a BES920 Dual Boiler.
Because I intermittent fast, in the mornings I can only have black coffee without sugar or milk.
Cafes in the Gold Coast where I work in Southport are generally pretty bad at making Long Blacks. For instance, the last time I ordered one the cup was so bloody hot it was obvious they used hot water from the machine and burnt the entire drink! The espresso was ruined instantly (and to make matters worse it took like an hour to cool down to drinking temperature!).
Now that I have a proper coffee machine Im looking for your help on how to make the ultimate long black (aka the "americano").
Would love to get your feedback on:
- Grind size;
- Pour time ;
- extraction ratio;
- temperature of the hot water used, and your preference on how much water to add; and
- beans!
PS I am not looking for advice on using an aeropress, pour over like the V60, etc, as I am already acquainted with making black coffee that way
Alright Coffee Snobs, give me your best tips on making the ultimate americano!
I recently converted from a DeLonghi EC860M to a BES920 Dual Boiler.
Because I intermittent fast, in the mornings I can only have black coffee without sugar or milk.
Cafes in the Gold Coast where I work in Southport are generally pretty bad at making Long Blacks. For instance, the last time I ordered one the cup was so bloody hot it was obvious they used hot water from the machine and burnt the entire drink! The espresso was ruined instantly (and to make matters worse it took like an hour to cool down to drinking temperature!).
Now that I have a proper coffee machine Im looking for your help on how to make the ultimate long black (aka the "americano").
Would love to get your feedback on:
- Grind size;
- Pour time ;
- extraction ratio;
- temperature of the hot water used, and your preference on how much water to add; and
- beans!
PS I am not looking for advice on using an aeropress, pour over like the V60, etc, as I am already acquainted with making black coffee that way
Alright Coffee Snobs, give me your best tips on making the ultimate americano!


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