Espresso and Lungo are the two main coffee extraction sizes used with the Original system.
An Espresso is a 40 mL shot of coffee (small cup button) and contains coffee of a finer grind.
A Lungo is a 110 mL shot of coffee (the large cup button). The Lungo capsules contain coffee of a coarser grind.
If you enjoy a range of extraction sizes and coffee styles, the Vertuo system could be your ideal solution. To discover how you can enjoy five different cup sizes, click here.
Extracting at the recommended level prevents over-extraction. You can find out more about this, in the next FAQ.
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