How To Make An Americano At Home
The Americano has quickly become a coffee shop staple, but did you know it’s been around since World War II? Originally created as a way to make precious espresso rations last longer, it’s now a firm favourite for those looking for a delicious coffee that’s longer and not as strong as a solo espresso shot. Due to its origins, as you can expect it’s super simple to make at home and you really don’t need much equipment to create it, keep reading to find out how to make an americano.
What is an Americano?
An americano is an espresso drink that is made with hot water and espresso, it can sometimes be called a caffe Americano. It is made either with two or one shot of espresso, with varying ratios of water.
However, a true americano does not include milk, like a latte or macchiato. However, milk can be added, but this is the true traditional form of the drink.
How to make an Americano
An Americano is basically just an espresso (usually a double shot) with hot water added to it. Adding the water dilutes the taste of the coffee, but also gives you a full mug – this is why it’s sometimes known as a Long Black too. However, with our handy guide on how to make an americano, you won’t even need a coffee machine!
Ingredients
- Hot water
- 1 – 2 tsps NESCAFÉ AZERA Americano or NESCAFÉ AZERA Americano Decaff
- Sugar to taste
- Equipment
- Your favourite coffee mug – just remember an Americano is supposed to be a full-sized mug
- A spoon for stirring
Method
- Add 1 or 2 tsps of coffee to your mug (go for two if you want a stronger brew)
- Add 200ml of hot water (not boiling as this may burn the coffee)
- Stir and enjoy!
I bet you never thought it’d be that simple, did you?
How to make an Iced Americano at home
When the temperatures soar outside, just the thought of a hot coffee may make you break out into a sweat, but luckily, an Americano can be made iced too. Check out our guide below and find out how to make an Iced Americano at home, quickly and easily:
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp hot water
- 200ml cold water
- 1 - 2 tsps NESCAFÉ AZERA Americano or NESCAFÉ AZERA Americano Decaff
- Sugar to taste
- Ice cubes
Equipment
- A tall coffee glass works best for iced coffee
A spoon for stirring
Method
- Add 1 - 2 tsps of coffee, sugar (if you like) and hot water to your glass and stir
- Add your ice cubes
- Fill the rest of the glass with cold water
- Stir and enjoy!
And that’s how you make an Iced Americano at home! An Americano is wonderfully versatile and tastes totally delicious both hot and cold. Not to mention you can also have a play around with adding more/less water to find your sweet spot.
Looking for more easy coffee recipes to satisfy your inner coffee connoisseur? Find out how to make a latte at home next.
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