description Verlängerter Overview
Verlängerter is an Austrian coffee preparation made by adding hot water to an espresso or Mokka. The extra water lengthens the drink and produces a larger, milder black coffee than an undiluted espresso, making it part of the traditional Viennese coffeehouse vocabulary. It is intended for drinkers who want espresso-based coffee with a less concentrated taste.
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What is a Verlängerter coffee?
A Verlängerter is an Austrian coffee made by adding hot water to an espresso or Mokka. The extra water makes a larger and milder black coffee.
How is a Verlängerter different from an espresso?
An espresso is served undiluted in a small portion, while a Verlängerter is lengthened with hot water. The result is less concentrated and closer in style to a light black coffee.
Where would you order a Verlängerter?
It is part of the traditional Viennese coffeehouse vocabulary. The name is especially useful when ordering Austrian-style black coffee rather than using the Italian term for an Americano.
Does a Verlängerter contain milk?
The basic preparation is black coffee made from espresso or Mokka plus hot water. Milk is not part of the defining recipe, although a customer could request it separately.
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