What is the difference between the different Nespresso coffee sizes, such as an 'Espresso' and a 'Lungo'?

Espresso and Lungo are the two main coffee extraction sizes used with the Nespresso 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.

Extracting at the recommended level prevents over-extraction. You can find out more about this in the FAQ below.

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