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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.
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.
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