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Some days, it’s all about the need for caffeine. You know what I’m talking about, right? And when that needs hits, there’s only one drink out there that will pack enough punch to get you up and ready for the day – a Cafe Americano.
Enjoy making a Cafe Americano at home
Save time and money and make a Cafe Americano at home! It’s so easy and delicious!
Making your own Cafe Americano with Espresso is not only a super simple drink recipe, but it’s a super tasty one, too.
Since you literally only need two ingredients to make this caffeinated beverage, it literally doesn’t get any easier than this. Start off your day with this tasty drink and you’ll be energized and ready to tackle the day!
And if you find that you’re ready for round two and want to make another one, you can do so in just a few moments of time! This is one drink recipe that you’ll be able to memorize from the start!
Drinking coffee is quite the norm in our world and our culture and honestly, it’s for good reason! People all over the country stay up late, wake up early, and are constantly seeking a way to find energy, even in the form of a drink.
And if you’re wanting caffeine, this drink was born to shine! It’s strong, tasty, and packed full of liquid energy in each and every cup!
Can you make this coffee taste sweet?
You can. If you want to add some sweetness to this recipe, use sugar, a sugar substitute, or even your favorite coffee creamer as well. Whatever flavor you like your coffee to be, make it happen!
We’ve made a Black Americano. That’s when you don’t add any steamed milk to the recipe.
Ingredients to make Cafe Americano
We have made a black Americano which means there’s no milk in the recipe.
However, if you would like to add steamed milk, also known as a white Americano, you may do so. It’s kind of like a latte then, the difference being that a latte will have more steamed milk where a white Americano will have just a splash.
- espresso coffee beans
- hot or almost boiling water
To make the coffee, you will also need: an espresso maker, a sauce pan or electric kettle, a measuring spoon, and a coffee mug.
Note: If you would like to sweeten your Americano, I recommend mixing the sweetener into the espresso before you add it to the water. It helps the sugar or syrup to dissolve since the espresso will be hotter than the water.
Can I spike my coffee?
Sure! We enjoy adding a shot of liquor to a great cup of coffee. Some of our favorites to add are: whiskey, Kahlua, Spiced Rum, tequila, and Vodka. We also like flavored liquerrs like hazelnut liqueur, creme de cacao, Irish cream, and amaretto.
How to Make Cafe Americano
I like to make an Americano using freshly ground coffee beans. So I start by measuring the beans and grind them until they are fine.
Then I add the coffee to the espresso maker and press them in. I use a bit of pressure to make sure that they are really in there well. You can use the back of a spoon to press it if you’d like.
Then make the espresso according to the type of machine you have.
Then, heat the water. I like to use an electric kettle to do this since I can more easily control the temperature, but you may use a sauce pan if you’d like. If you’re measuring the temperature, a candy thermometer works well here.
Next, you’ll measure the coffee and the hot water to a 2 to 1 ratio – 2 parts water to 1 part espresso.
Pour the water into the mug first.
You want to pour the hot water into the mug first. This allows foam, called “crema,” to remain at the top when you add the espresso.
Then pour the espresso on top.
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Made with fresh espresso, an Americano is a delicious pick me up in the mornings or any time you need a little burst of caffeine. jenniferhquisenberry It’s so easy to make a Cafe Americano at home. Save time and money brewing your own espresso to make your favorite cup of coffee at home. Only 2 calories per cup, it’s a great way to enjoy a delicious cup of black coffee that’s just a little bit extra.
- Electric Kettle or Sauce Pan
- 2 tablespoons espresso coffee beans
- hot or almost boiling water
- Measure the coffee beans for a double shot. Grind them really fine.
- Place ground beans into the espresso maker and make sure to press them well using a bit of pressure.
- Make the espresso according to the instructions for your espresso maker.
- Heat up the water to 160-170 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Pour the espresso into the hot water, mix 1 part espresso to 2 parts water. So one shot of espresso to 3/4 of your glass water.
Please note that nutrition facts are subject to change based on your choice of ingredients.