Americano
Overview
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Espresso · Americano
Behind every step
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Start here
1Espresso
0:0518 g in · 36 g out · 93 °C
See the steps
- Weigh beans — Weigh out the beans — fresh, not pre-ground.
- Grind — Grind fine, straight into the portafilter.
- Distribute — Distribute the grounds level in the basket.
- Tamp — Tamp level — one confident press.
- Pull the shot — Aim for ~36 g out in 25–30 s. Stop on blond.
- Enjoy — Drink it now — crema and all.
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2Add water
0:10An americano is espresso stretched with hot water, not brewed weaker — the shot extracts the same, the water just opens it up. Pour the water into the shot (not the reverse) so the crema stays on top.
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3Enjoy
0:10Coffee keeps changing as it cools: aromatics fade, acidity sharpens and sweetness comes forward. Drink it soon after brewing, and taste it as it drops in temperature — that's how you learn what to adjust next time.
What a Americano is
The Americano is built on Espresso: 18 g of coffee, brewed at 93 °C. The Americano is lengthened with 150 g of hot water.
Americano — frequently asked questions
What's the difference between the Americano and the Cappuccino?
Both start from the same Espresso. The Americano takes 150 g of hot water; the Cappuccino takes 150 ml of steamed milk.
What's the difference between the Americano and the Cortado?
Both start from the same Espresso. The Americano takes 150 g of hot water; the Cortado takes 60 ml of steamed milk.
What's the difference between the Americano and the Flat White?
Both start from the same Espresso. The Americano takes 150 g of hot water; the Flat White takes 160 ml of steamed milk.
What's the difference between the Americano and the Iced Americano?
Both start from the same Espresso. The Americano takes 150 g of hot water; the Iced Americano takes 120 g of cold water over ice.
What's the difference between the Americano and the Latte?
Both start from the same Espresso. The Americano takes 150 g of hot water; the Latte takes 220 ml of steamed milk.
What's the difference between the Americano and the Long Black?
Both start from the same Espresso. The Americano takes 150 g of hot water; the Long Black takes 110 g of hot water.
What's the difference between the Americano and the Macchiato?
Both start from the same Espresso. The Americano takes 150 g of hot water; the Macchiato takes 40 ml of steamed milk.
What's the difference between the Americano and the Mocha?
Both start from the same Espresso. The Americano takes 150 g of hot water; the Mocha takes 180 ml of steamed milk.
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