Long Black

Long black is a coffee variety that is often considered to be a close relative of caffé Americano. They both combine an espresso shot with hot water, but unlike its counterpart, long black is prepared by pouring or directly extracting the espresso into a cup of hot water.

The result is a full-bodied drink that leaves the crema—a thick, creamy foam on top—intact. It is believed that the term and the coffee style originated in Australia or New Zealand.