How much caffeine is in Australian Long Black Coffee?

Each 6 oz cup serving contains approximately 120 mg of caffeine. For comparison, a standard 8 oz cup of brewed drip coffee contains around 95 mg. Actual content varies with dose, water temperature, and contact time.

What temperature should I use for Australian Long Black Coffee?

Target 92°C (198°F). Below this range the cup tends toward sourness and thinness from under-extraction; above it, bitterness rises faster than sweetness.

How long should Australian Long Black Coffee be extracted?

Extract for 25 seconds pour over hot base using Espresso Machine + Hot Water Spout, at a ratio of Double Espresso shot over 120ml hot water, prepared at Fine Espresso. Time and ratio move together: a heavier dose generally wants a shorter contact time.

Why does my Australian Long Black Coffee taste bitter?

Bitterness almost always indicates over-extraction. Shorten the contact time, lower the water temperature slightly, or grind coarser. Change one variable at a time so you can tell which one was responsible.

Who should avoid Australian Long Black Coffee?

High acidity can trigger heartburn if consumed on an empty stomach. Contains 120mg caffeine; restrict in late afternoon. This is general educational information, not medical advice — consult a qualified healthcare professional about your own circumstances.

Reviewed Aug 2026

Specialty Coffee · Sydney, Australia

Australian Long Black Coffee

Name: How to Brew Australian Long Black Coffee
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 1 min
Yield: 6 oz cup
Cuisine: Sydney, Australia
Ingredients: Base and proportions as specified: Double Espresso shot over 120ml hot water; Whole milk, or an oat milk formulated for steaming; Filtered water for the base

Long Black

Crema first: double espresso extracted directly over hot water, preserving the delicate crema and aromatics.

An Australian and New Zealand specialty coffee favorite. It is prepared by pulling a double shot of espresso directly over hot water (usually 4-6 oz).

Sensory profile

Comparative scale

sweetnessHigh

acidityModerate

bitternessModerate

bodyHigh

aromaVery high

You should taste

How it unfolds

Aroma → Palate → Finish

AromaBefore and as you sip

Citrus Peel

pronounced aroma

PalateWhile it is in the mouth

clear sweetness

FinishAfter you swallow

Toasted Pecan

clear body

Where it sits

Stronger than 331 of the 345 other drinks in the catalogue, and weaker than 11.

That is 120 mg in a 6 oz cup serving — a concentration of 67.8 mg per 100 ml. The scale above ranks whole servings, and servings differ in size, so a larger drink can sit further right while being weaker cup for cup.

CupCura editorial estimate. No public food database has measured this preparation, so this figure is our own and is not independently sourced.

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