![]() ![]() Where an espresso tastes strong, bold, and acidic, a Lungo tastes smooth, light, and fruity. However, the extra extraction time develops the coffee’s naturally fruity and sweet qualities. Since a Lungo doubles up on the extraction time of a standard espresso, its coffee flavor is milder and more diluted. But, for most of us, the sensory experience of espresso and lungo is probably more important. And, yes, it can be helpful to understand those distinctions. We’ve already touched on the technical differences in the brewing process between espresso and Lungo. It also mellows the caffeine-punch you’d get from a similar volume of espresso. The resulting cup highlights the bright, fruity and floral notes of the coffee. This method dissipates a significant amount of the bitterness and acidity you might expect with a standard espresso. A Lungo doubles the usual amount of water used to brew a typical shot of espresso. ![]() The extra duration allows more pressurized hot water to pass through the ground coffee pack. It may be easiest to think of a Lungo as a “long” espresso, meaning it takes twice as long to pull the shot. You’ll find espresso is the cornerstone for every manner of coffee-drink from around the world. When pulled correctly from the machine, it forms about a ⅓ thick layer of golden crema on the top that’s to die for. It has a stronger taste than black coffee since it’s highly concentrated espresso and brewed with less water. The consistency and flavor of shots may vary based on a number of factors like the type of beans, size of the grind, pressure and temperature of the water.Īlone, a shot of espresso is bold, intense, and bitter. This process usually takes 20-30 seconds, and results in a 1 oz drink. To “pull” espresso shots, high-pressure is forced through finely ground and tightly packed coffee beans. ![]() The Vertuo launch in France starts in October 2016 with two new machine models and the Vertuo Collection of stylish coffee drinking accessories.Espresso is a thick, concentrated form of coffee that you can serve alone or use as a building block for other crafted coffee drinks. Like all Nespresso capsules, the aluminium Vertuo capsules are 100% recyclable. Both will continue to expand with new innovations the ways in which coffee lovers can enjoy their perfect coffee moment. The dedicated Vertuo coffee range will start with 10 Mug, 4 Gran Lungo and 4 Espresso Grands Crus, with a decaffeinated option in each cup size.Īs in the United States and Canada, the Vertuo system in France will complement Nespresso’s existing Classic line. In addition to the large Mug (230 ml) and Espresso (40 ml), French coffee lovers also have the choice of Gran Lungo (150 ml). New Vertuo cup size, Grands Crus and machinesįor the Vertuo launch in France, Nespresso developed a third cup size option. The capsule then spins up to 7,000 rotations per minute, optimising the flow of water through the coffee to extract the best flavours and create an incomparable crema, every time. The infusion phase allows the water to thoroughly saturate the roasted and ground coffee. Based on the data printed on the capsule, the machine precisely calibrates settings such as infusion time, water temperature and flow rate, rotational speed and cup length. The intelligent extraction system uses barcode technology to recognise the different brewing parameters for each Vertuo Grand Cru. Its unique combination of centrifugal force and infusion creates a perfect balance between intensity, aroma and crema, even in a large cup. ![]() With Vertuo, we can now bring the Nespresso experience to new consumers and coffee lovers who enjoy large-cup coffee sizes, while continuing to draw on the strengths that underpin our reputation: our deep coffee expertise and commitment to sustainable quality from cherry to cup, our passion for constant innovation, and our focus on personalised service to meet and exceed the expectations of our Club Members.” Revolutionary technology for precision brewing and unparalleled cremaĬentrifusion™, the proprietary technology behind the Nespresso Vertuo system, takes a revolutionary approach to coffee preparation. After ten years in development, and two years on the North American market, Vertuo is now being premiered in Europe, with a launch this October in France.Īrnaud Deschamps, CEO of Nespresso France commented: “In France, around 60% of the coffee consumed is not espresso, but a larger cup, especially during breakfast. Today, the brand is again transforming the way people enjoy their coffee, with the introduction of Vertuo – the first Nespresso system to offer both large-cup coffee options and authentic espresso at the touch of a button. A new era of premium large-cup coffee in Franceģ0 years ago, Nespresso revolutionised the coffee market with the introduction of its iconic Grand Cru coffee capsules. ![]()
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