Iced Americano
Overview
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Espresso · Iced Americano
Behind every step
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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 ice
0:10Fill it properly full. A half-filled glass melts faster and finishes weaker than a packed one — the ice is what chills the drink, and ice that is busy melting is not chilling anything.
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3Add water
0:15Cold, not hot: hot water would melt the ice on contact and you would be drinking meltwater. Leave room at the top for the shot — the water figure here is the drink's own, so adjust it and the glass follows.
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4Pour the shot
0:10The shot goes in last so it chills the instant it lands, which is what keeps an iced americano tasting like espresso rather than like cold coffee. Pulled onto ice it also stays clear instead of muddying.
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5Enjoy
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 Iced Americano is
The Iced Americano is built on Espresso: 18 g of coffee, brewed at 93 °C. The Iced Americano is lengthened with 120 g of cold water, poured over ice.
Iced Americano — frequently asked questions
What's the difference between the Iced Americano and the Americano?
Both start from the same Espresso. The Iced Americano takes 120 g of cold water over ice; the Americano takes 150 g of hot water.
What's the difference between the Iced Americano and the Cappuccino?
Both start from the same Espresso. The Iced Americano takes 120 g of cold water over ice; the Cappuccino takes 150 ml of steamed milk.
What's the difference between the Iced Americano and the Cortado?
Both start from the same Espresso. The Iced Americano takes 120 g of cold water over ice; the Cortado takes 60 ml of steamed milk.
What's the difference between the Iced Americano and the Flat White?
Both start from the same Espresso. The Iced Americano takes 120 g of cold water over ice; the Flat White takes 160 ml of steamed milk.
What's the difference between the Iced Americano and the Latte?
Both start from the same Espresso. The Iced Americano takes 120 g of cold water over ice; the Latte takes 220 ml of steamed milk.
What's the difference between the Iced Americano and the Long Black?
Both start from the same Espresso. The Iced Americano takes 120 g of cold water over ice; the Long Black takes 110 g of hot water.
What's the difference between the Iced Americano and the Macchiato?
Both start from the same Espresso. The Iced Americano takes 120 g of cold water over ice; the Macchiato takes 40 ml of steamed milk.
What's the difference between the Iced Americano and the Mocha?
Both start from the same Espresso. The Iced Americano takes 120 g of cold water over ice; the Mocha takes 180 ml of steamed milk.
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