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How to make an americano at home?

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An Americano is super easy to make at home and with our recipe, you won't even need a coffee machine! Find out how to make an Americano in this guide.

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What is an Americano?

An Americano is an espresso drink made with hot water and espresso, sometimes called a caffe Americano. It is made either with one or two shots of espresso, with varying ratios of water. A true Americano does not include milk (like latte or macchiato). Milk can be added, but it wouldn’t be the true traditional form of the drink.

How to make an Americano at home

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 for an Americano

Hot water
1 – 2 tsps NESCAFÉ^® Classic or NESCAFÉ^® Classic Decaf
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 to make an Americano

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!

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 iced too. Check out our guide below and find out how to make an Iced Americano at home, quickly and easily.

Ingredients for an Iced Americano

1 tbsp hot water
200ml cold water
1 - 2 tsps NESCAFÉ^® Classic or NESCAFÉ^® Classic Decaf
Sugar to taste
Ice cubes

Equipment

A tall coffee glass works best for iced coffee
A spoon for stirring

Method to make an Iced Americano

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 experiment with adding more/less water to find your sweet spot.

There you go, the best way to make your Americano perfectly at home, every time.