Distinguishing Americano and Long Black: Exploring LUC Coffee variations

When it comes to coffee, there are numerous variations and styles to choose from, catering to different preferences and tastes. Two popular choices that often come up in coffee shops are the Americano and the Long Black. While they may seem similar at first glance, there are subtle differences that set them apart. Let's delve into the world of Americano, Long Black, and everything in between!

Deciphering Americano

LUC Americano is a classic coffee beverage that has a simple yet intriguing composition. It is essentially a mixture of water and espresso. In essence, LUC Americano is a regular brewed espresso drink. The process of making LUC Americano involves pulling a shot of espresso and then diluting it with hot water. This results in a milder and lighter coffee compared to a straight espresso.

The name "Americano" has an interesting origin. It is said to have been coined by American soldiers during World War II who craved a coffee that resembled the brewed coffee back home, but made using the espresso available in Europe. By adding hot water to the espresso, the density is reduced, creating a more familiar and palatable coffee experience for them.

Unraveling Long Black

Similar to the LUC Americano, the LUC Long Black is a coffee beverage that combines hot water and espresso. However, the preparation method differs slightly. When crafting a LUC Long Black, the hot water is added to the cup first, followed by a double shot of espresso. This approach helps in preserving the crema, the creamy emulsion that tops a well-pulled espresso shot, giving the Long Black a unique flavor profile and visual appeal.

One distinguishing feature of the LUC Long Black is its strong and bold flavour, attributed to the double shot of espresso being poured over the hot water. This results in a layering effect, with the espresso sitting atop the water, ensuring that the rich and robust characteristics of the espresso are retained.

Both LUC Americano and LUC Long Black offer a delightful coffee experience, each with its own nuances and characteristics. Whether you prefer the milder tones of an Americano or the bold intensity of a Long Black, these drinks showcase the versatility and artistry of coffee making.

The difference between a latte, cappuccino and a flat white?

A lot of changes were done in classical coffee methods, from brewing coffee till technique and the aesthetics behind the whole experience of coffee. One of the most striking changes is the emergence of a lot of new coffee drinks. The golden combination is still coffee and milk. But what are the differences between these popular coffee drinks with milk?

Let’s start at the base of these three coffee drinks: latte, cappuccino and flat white. All three are made with a strong shot of espresso. Then different amounts of steamed or frothed milk are added. And the origins? The cappuccino comes from Italy. The latte has a different name in different countries, but the commercial cafè latte is an American invention. Opinions remain divided on the origin of the flat white; is it New Zealand or Australia? One thing is sure: somewhere in the Pacific. 

What's a Latte?

A latte, or also called a cafè latte, is the big brother of the cappuccino, where everything revolves around the soft, silky foam. Usually the latte is made with a single or double shot of espresso (1/3 of your drink) and 2/3 of your drink is steamed milk with a small layer (around 1 cm) of frothed milk. The texture of a latte is very important and gives that lit bit of extra to the beautiful appearance of this drink.

What's a Cappuccino

A cappuccino contains equal parts of espresso, steamed and milk froth. The coffee cup for a cappuccino is smaller than a latte cup, usually between 150 and 180 ml. The size of your cup is very important to get the right flavour balance between your espresso and the right amount of milk. The foam of a cappuccino and be dry or velvety. Dry foam has large, airy bubbles and lots of volume, while with velvety foam (or micro foam) the bubbles are barely visible.

What's a Flat White?

In most coffee shop, a flat white is in fact a small latte with a little less milk. Just like a caffè latte, you use a double shot of espresso. Flat whites are served in two ways: with very little to no foam or with a lot of foam. The foam is rarely dry and is usually velvety with few bubbles in the foam; it’s a mix of frothed foam and liquid steamed milk. The flat white is an all-time favourite of coffee drinkers who prefer a stronger espresso flavour. The milk in a flat white contributes or improves the taste of the drink, while espresso still dominates in the mouth.

At LUC Coffee Bali, we have those three famous coffee drinks  for you to chose. Not only the drinks, but we also have different types of coffee beans that came from all over Indonesia.

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