When brewing an Espresso capsule it is not recommended to run more than 1.35 oz/40 ml through any one capsule as this will result in negative (bitter) aromas in the cup, known as "over-extraction". If you are interested in a larger cup of coffee but not necessarily a stronger one, we encourage you to try an Americano, which is an espresso shot with hot water added (eject the capsule and brew a "blank" shot).
Furthermore, you may try our Lungo range. Lungo, which translates to "long" in Italian, refers to a style of espresso which is larger than the traditional 1.35 oz/40 ml size. You can thus brew a taller cup of espresso with a single capsule. A traditional lungo is poured to 3.75 oz/110 ml. Lungos are also recommended if you are looking for a more substantial amount of coffee.
Most OriginalLine machines can be reprogrammed to brew to your preferences. Please refer to your User Manual or the Machine Assistance page for your machine, or call our Machine Specialists via our toll-free number, 800.562.1465. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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