Americano

Get the best information about the Americano by browsing our posts and articles that answer commonly asked questions. We detail everything from exploring brewing methods and comparing it to other coffee drinks. 

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Americano vs Latte: Which Espresso-Based Wake-Up Call Is Best?

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Americano vs Latte Which Espresso-Based Wake-Up Call is Best

If you’ve been heading to your local coffee shop for many years and getting the same coffee, whether it’s a black coffee, cold brew, or drip coffee and you’re ready to shake things up, both the Americano and the latte might be on your radar. Each are an espresso based drink that any coffee lover will love, whether it’s made at home or in-store by a barista. What do you need to know about Americano vs latte and how do you know which one you are going to enjoy more?

The simplest way to describe the difference between these two brewed coffee beverages is that the Americano is just about as basic as they come when it comes to espresso. It’s at least two shots of espresso mixed with water. Lattes, on the other hand, are more complex and feature espresso and hot milk or cream. You’ve probably already heard different takes on the latte, like a mocha latte, café latte, to name a few. Much of the drink is crema or frothed milk and it can be flavored in an endless number of ways.

When it comes to taste, most people would describe a latte as very mild. You can definitely taste the espresso in the drink – or at least you should be able to when it’s made properly and not overloaded with sweetener – but because of the high cream content, the brewed coffee taste is very mild.

How To Make An Americano: Recipe Tips And Hacks

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How to Make Americano (Recipe Tips and Hacks)

A cafe Americano, or just Americano coffee, is a simple espresso based drink that can be served hot or cold. A basic Americano is nothing more than water and espresso, but many people choose to add steamed milk, cream, or flavoring. Depending on the combination of extra ingredients, you might create a different beverage, but learning how to make Americano is a great start to enjoying a powerful, pure espresso beverage. After a lot of practice, you can eventually make the perfect Americano to suit your taste buds.

Although you might think all espresso beverages have their roots in Italy, that’s not true for an Americano. Americanos, so far, are popular only in North America. As a matter of fact, if you order an Americano in Europe, you’re likely to get a shot or more of espresso and you’ll need to add your own water to get the final product you want. Diluted espresso just isn’t what a European coffee drinker craves.