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Long mac topped up

A long mac topped up is the Perth favourite: a double shot of espresso in a glass, topped up with silky milk. Stronger than a latte, smoother than a long mac. Here is exactly how much of each to use.

Café

1 What are you making?

Popular in Perth

2 How much?

Milk

3 How strong?

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Long mac topped up, Glass

Aim for 25 to 30 seconds

Press Start when you begin

  1. 0s Lock in and start the double shot
  2. 8s First drips should show around now
  3. 25s Stop the shot at 36g out
  4. 32s Steam 122ml of milk to 60 to 65°C, then pour

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How to make a long mac topped up

For glass (about 180ml), at balanced strength. Change the size or strength in the calculator above.

You need

  • 18g finely ground coffee, for a double shot
  • 122ml cold milk, to steam

Method

  1. Grind 18g of coffee into the basket, level it and tamp firmly.
  2. Pull the double shot and stop at 36g out. Aim for 25 to 30 seconds.
  3. Steam 122ml of milk to 60 to 65°C. Foam: thin, about 5mm.
  4. Pour the milk into the shot and serve.

Long mac topped up quick answers

SizeRecipe
Glass about 180mlDouble shot, 122ml full cream

These are starting points. Every bean is different, so taste and adjust.

New to this? Read how to make a long mac topped up, step by step.

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