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How to make an Americano

Espresso loosened with hot water.

Ratio2 shots : 120 to 180 ml water
Time4 min
Serves1 (180 to 240 ml)
OriginUSA / Italy
LevelEasy

You'll need

2 items
  • 2 shots (≈40 ml) espresso
  • 120 to 180 ml hot water

Weigh your dose and your water. A gram or two changes the cup, so a coffee scale beats eyeballing every time.

Method

3 steps · 4 minutes 0 of 3 done

  1. Pull a double shot of espresso.

  2. Top up with hot water to taste, start around 120 ml.

  3. Adding espresso to water (rather than the reverse) keeps the crema intact.

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Barista tips

  • Less water = closer to straight espresso; more water = longer and milder.

The Americano is on the menu in GramCups Café. Pour every ingredient to the exact gram and serve it up. Play GramCups Café →

More Espresso drinks

☕ 18 g in : 36 g out Espresso The shot everything else is built on. ☕ 18 to 20 g in : ~40 g out Doppio A double espresso, twice the shot, none of the fuss. ☕ 18 g in : ~25 g out Ristretto A short, sweet, concentrated pull. ☕ 18 g in : ~60 g out Lungo A long pull, bigger, lighter, more aromatic.

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