caffè americano
Espresso with water
Caffè americano is espresso diluted with hot water, producing a coffee similar in strength to drip brew but with espresso's flavor profile.
The name is Italian for "American coffee," supposedly from American soldiers in Italy who found straight espresso too strong.
Often shortened to americano: I'll have an iced americano.
Concentrated pressurized brew
- hot waterHeated liquid, or trouble
- dilutedMade weaker by adding liquid
- baristaProfessional café drink maker
- brewSteeped or fermented drink
pour · crema · lungo · long black · ristretto · extraction · shot · ratio
Boot-shaped European nation
- World War IISecond global military conflict
- GIU.S. military slang
- statesideIn mainland America
- dilutionReduction in concentration
Ubiquitous coffeehouse chain
- ventiCoffee chain's largest standard
- grandeCafé's medium serving
- tallOf considerable height
- morning ritualHabitual start-of-day practice
takeaway · café · coffeehouse · menu · order · regular · commute · workday
Dominant coffee species
- robustaHardy, bitter coffee species
- roastDry-heat cooking method
- grindCrush into particles
- blendCombine into mixture
single-origin · medium roast · dark roast · beans · aroma · caffeine · freshness · sourcing
espresso
Concentrated pressurized brew
- hot waterHeated liquid, or trouble
- dilutedMade weaker by adding liquid
- baristaProfessional café drink maker
brew · pour · crema · lungo · long black · ristretto · extraction · shot · ratio · strength
Italy
Boot-shaped European nation
- World War IISecond global military conflict
- GIU.S. military slang
- statesideIn mainland America
Starbucks
Ubiquitous coffeehouse chain
morning ritual · takeaway · café · coffeehouse · menu · order · regular · commute · workday
arabica
Dominant coffee species
blend · single-origin · medium roast · dark roast · beans · aroma · caffeine · freshness · sourcing · Ethiopian
bitter
Sharp, unpleasant taste
- boldCourageous and daring
- mildModerate in intensity
- light-bodiedLow in density
smooth · watered-down · mellow · clean · subtle · balanced · acidic · bright · roasted · nutty
caffè americanoespresso
Concentrated pressurized brew
ristretto · espresso shot · Italian espresso · doppio · Turkish coffee
caffè americanocappuccino
Espresso with frothed milk
latte · flat white · caramel macchiato · pumpkin spice latte · frappuccino
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