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Learn how to make an americano at home. This simple staple coffee drink only has a few steps and can be made hot or iced.
Do you know the history of your beloved americano? In World War II American soldiers stationed in Italy thought the espresso was too strong so they thought to add water to their espresso drinks to make it taste more like drink coffee, and voila, the americano was invented.
An americano is just that, a shot or two of espresso topped with water.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Budget friendly – besides the espresso machine, all you need are good coffee beans and a hot (or cold) water source. I enjoy going out for coffee but coffee shops rack up the price of this deliciously simple drink, so learn how to make it at home for a fraction of the cost.
Simple ingredients – espresso and water, can’t beat that!
Easy to make – grind your favorite coffee beans, pour a shot (over ice if preferred) and that’s it!
Recipe Modifications
You can make any espresso drink hot or iced, for this specific recipe, on step 2 you will pour the espresso, or pull the shot, over ice and for step 3, add cold filtered water in replace of hot.
What You’ll Need
Whole coffee or espresso beans
Filtered water, hot or cold
How To Make An Americano
Step 1: Grind the beans and pull the shot
Step 2: Add hot water
Step 3: Mix in additional ingredients like honey, collagen, maple syrup, frothed milk. And enjoy!
Tips For Making An Americano At Home
- Try it hot and iced to see what you like best
- Add a scoop of collagen for health benefits, here is my favorite collagen from Perfect Supplements, click the link and/or use RAMSEYHAUS10 at checkout for 10% off every order!
- Weigh your beans for a fresh grind, it tastes better
- You can also use a moka pot for making the espresso, here’s the moka pot I like off Amazon
- If using a moka pot, an electric kettle is a great option for pouring hot water, here is the one I use off Amazon
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