Are you one of those people who gets baffled by coffee shop menu boards? Do you get confused when you see a million different names for what are essentially coffee, water, and milk mixtures?
You’re not alone. You’re given a cup of black coffee… However, it might be one of five drinks. What exactly is it? So, what exactly is an Americano?
What Is An Americano?
The most straightforward answer is a shot of espresso topped with hot water.
If you’re an American, you’ll know that a Starbucks Americano can be either hot or iced… But what really is in that drink? and from where did it come?
The Americano is a very popular coffee drink, yet most people have no idea where it originates from. According to legend, when American soldiers were stationed in Italy during WWII, they were turned away by the strong flavor of the espresso consumed by the locals.
Growing up on drip coffee, the full-bodied and rich flavors of an espresso were foreign to them. So they came up with the brilliant idea of adding more water to a shot of espresso, and so the renowned black drink was formed.
What is the Difference Between Long Black and Drip Coffee
Long Black, also known as a shot of espresso, is an Americano that has been poured into a non-metal container, such as a ceramic mug or a tin can. The ratio of espresso to water for this drink is 1:1.
Drip Coffee – refers to the pouring process of steeping ground or whole coffee beans into hot water and letting it drip through their porous surface before filtering the result
How to Make a Delicious Americano Drink?
Making an americano drink is not difficult. All you need is a coffee mug, hot water, and some milk.
The first step is to make the coffee in the coffee mug by mixing it with the hot water.
Next, add milk to the mug and stir it up until it dissolves.
Finally, pour the coffee into a cup and enjoy!