How to Make an Americano at Home
Make an Americano today: pull bold espresso, add hot water, tune strength. First sip hits silky, chocolatey notes, bright aroma, calm focus. One cup and mornings feel upgraded, café-level magic.
Servings: 1
Equipment
- Espresso machine
- Burr grinder
- Scale
- Timer
- Kettle
- Tamper
- mug
Ingredients
- 18 g espresso ground coffee
- 36-40 g espresso
- 90-150 ml hot water at 90–96°C
Instructions
- Heat the machine and kettle and preheat your mug.
- Grind 18 g coffee fine and distribute evenly.
- Tamp level with firm, even pressure.
- Pull 36–40 g espresso in 25–35 seconds.
- Add 90–150 ml hot water using water first or espresso first.
- Taste and adjust water by 10–20 ml as needed.
Notes
- Bold ratio 1 part espresso to 1–1.5 parts water
- Balanced ratio 1 part espresso to 2–3 parts water
- Adjust grind in small steps based on time and taste