The word lungo is Italian for “long,” so that should give you. a hint on what this beverage looks like when compared to the baseline: a shot of espresso. Additionally, it also indicates the amount of time needed to pull it.

Another espresso variant that we’ve discussed here that people frequently confuse with the lungo is the ristretto. While both of these drinks involve altering the amount of water used to pull a shot of espresso, the ristretto decreases that amount while the lungo increases it.

So, to put it more simply the coffee to water ratio for the different espresso shots are 1:1 for ristretto, 1:2 for espresso, and 1:4 for lungo.

The amount of caffeine in a lungo is debatable. Some say that there is more caffeine in a lungo than in a normal espresso shot. However, the amount of caffeine you’ll actually be getting depends much more on the beans you are using than the amount of time and water used to pull your shot.

If you’re really looking for a caffeine hit, go for a ristretto instead. Most shops will only sell double shots of ristretto, so you’re actually getting a double serving of a more concentrated espresso. Or, if you’re not a fan of ristretto, try a doppio or Americano with an extra shot.

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