

When an espresso is extracted from the coffee capsule, there is less caffeine in the cup than with a lungo. The dose of caffeine depends entirely on how the drink is prepared: the longer the water and the coffee powder remain in contact, the more caffeine is washed out and the more caffeinated the drink becomes.Ī coffee capsule always contains the same amount of coffee powder and therefore also caffeine. If we consume an espresso, we drink less caffeine than with a cup of filter coffee. The amount of caffeine depends on various factors: the type of coffee plant, the quantity of coffee and the volume of the prepared beverage. The classic from the machine: Coffee creamĪ cup of coffee with 90 ml contains about 60 mg caffeine at a coffee quantity of about 6 g and an extraction time of approx. The caffeine content is 65 mg with an extraction time of 30 to 50 seconds. Lungo has a beverage volume of 110 ml with a coffee quantity of approx. After an extraction time of between 120 and 240 seconds, the caffeine content per coffee is approx. The filter coffee usually has a beverage volume of up to 200 ml with a coffee quantity of approx. After an extraction time of 24 to 30 seconds, the caffeine content is approx. What exactly is the caffeine content of the various coffee specialities? The strong short: Espresso from the machineĪn espresso usually has a beverage volume between 25 ml and 40 ml with a coffee quantity of approx. Espresso, filter coffee or lungo from the capsule

For example, the tree Coffea Arabica produces only half as much caffeine as the Coffea Canephora – better known as Robusta.

The coffee tree therefore produces the caffeine for its own protection, although the caffeine production varies from plant type to plant type. The coffee tree, the origin of caffeine, does the same, because coffee trees use caffeine as an insecticide to numb or even kill pests. Coffee drinkers in particular know about its stimulating effect and appreciate caffeine for its many positive properties. Caffeine is primarily known for its stimulating properties, which it owes to the active substance alkaloid (purine alkaloid) from the xanthine group, which belongs to the psychoactive substances.Ĭaffeine (also theine) is naturally found in some extremely popular foods, such as chocolate, coffee or tea. Black coffee has a sweet taste but it is weaker and less bitter than lungo.Most coffee drinkers consume their morning coffee mainly because of its awakening effect. Long black tastes similar to lungo but it is slightly weaker as more water is used than with a lungo.īlack coffee is brewed coffee that hasn’t had anything else added to it. By adding espresso to the water it preserves the Crema on the espresso. The naturally processed Arabica from Brazil lends a malty note to this Nespresso Espresso.
Lungo forte vs espresso forte pro#
Among other coffee origins, the key players in this Nespresso pro capsule are a Brazilian and a Costa Rican coffee. This is where espresso is added to water. Espresso Forte is a blend of Arabica coffees from South and Central America. It tastes exactly like a regular espresso but there is more of it. This is an espresso that has been made using twice the amount of ingredients as usual. This is an espresso that has been made using less water than usual. There are a number of drinks that are similar to lungo including: Questions people ask about lungoĭoes lungo have milk? Similar drinks to lungo The things that impact the way that the lungo tastes are the same things that impact the way that a normal espresso tastes as mentioned in the section above. It has a similar taste to Americano but lungo is stronger and it also keeps the crema which is very bitter.

By using more water it reduces the bitterness of the espresso but it is still quite strong. Lungo is an espresso that has been made using more water than usual. This means that decaf Americano will still have some caffeine. Questions people ask about Americanoĭoes Americano have milk? No, if milk is added to it then it would make it a latte or a cappuccino.ĭoes decaf Americano have caffeine? Decaf does not mean that all of the caffeine has been removed from the coffee beans. They taste similar but Americano is slightly stronger. Get notified by email when this product is in stock. Black coffee is just brewed coffee with nothing else added to it. Our stronger Lungo with subtle smoky notes, ideal for smooth Americano style coffee. By making the long black this way it preserves the crema giving the long black a slightly more bitter taste.īlack coffee is also similar to Americano. It is made by adding espresso to hot water instead of adding hot water to espresso. The long black is very similar to Americano.
