Americano Coffee / Caffè Americano
What is an Americano Coffee?
An Americano coffee is a shot of Espresso coffee infused with hot water. The ratio of water to Espresso is 1:1 (equal amounts). An Americano coffee is as intensive as drip coffee, but has a different flavour.
Another coffee similar to the Americano is the ‘Long Black’ prepared by adding Espresso into hot water (instead of adding hot water into Espresso), which infracts (breaks up) the crema.
How to make an Americano coffee:
- Make a shot of Espresso coffee and pour it into 180 ml/6 oz. cup.
- Add boiling water into the cup of Espresso until the coffee reaches the top of the cup.
To achieve a Double Americano, use a double-shot of Espresso. You can also prepare the Americano by adding as much water as you like, which will create different strengths and, in turn, tastes (less water = more intensive; and visa versa).
History
The first Americano coffee is known to have come from the battlefield of World War II. American GIs in Europe tried to make a coffee similar to the one they were accustomed to by diluting it with hot water. Later on the coffee became popular in the US.
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Excellent post I must say.. Simple but yet interesting and engaging.. Keep up the awesome work!
Man oh man – you really opened up my eyes! Americano Coffee – What is Americano coffee and how do I make it was a wonderful read. The Internet has so much information, I get so caught up in so many different directions, it so hard to figure it all out. Thanks again for the post!
Really glad you liked it!
Ah, so where as I’ve been going to proper coffee shops and gettingmy Americano, now I can just go to mcdonalds, get some espresso’s and chuck em in some hot water, boom shanka