Drinks · Americano
Long espresso · espresso base
Americano
An espresso lengthened with hot water: long and clear, no milk.
Which coffee
Balanced base, not too bitter — Colombia, Brazil.
E.g. roasters: Terres de Café (FR) · Nomad Coffee (ES)
Base
1–2 espresso
Water
120 ml
Balance
1 coffee · 3 water
Difficulty
1/3
Steps
1Pull an espresso (single or double).
2Lengthen with ~120 ml of hot water.
Tips
- Pouring the espresso ONTO the water preserves the crema better.
- A double espresso makes a richer americano.
Variations
Long black — The reverse: espresso poured over the water (Oceania).
Iced americano — Over cold water and ice.
The Coffee-Note take
The americano was born to dilute an espresso deemed too strong: it's the 'filter' coffee of espresso machines.