Americano Recipe

Author: Luxury Recipes
During World War II, American soldiers in Europe found the local espresso too strong. They diluted the shots with hot water creating the Americano—a brew similar in strength to filter coffee, with some of the flavors of an espresso.

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Cook time: 0
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Ingredients

• 1/2–3/4oz (16–20g) fine ground coffee



Method

1. Warm the cup on top of your machine or by heating it with hot water, brew two shots/1½fl oz (50ml) of espresso into the cup.
2. Carefully pour in boiling water, as desired, over the double espresso. There is no correct ratio, but try one part espresso to four parts water to start with, and add more if you prefer.
3. If you prefer, you could remove the crema with a spoon—some like this because it results in a cleaner, less bitter flavored coffee. You can remove the crema before or after adding the water— both are valid methods.



Tip

1. An alternative method is to fill the cup with hot water first, leaving room for two shots/1½fl oz (50ml) of espresso. This helps to keep the crema floating on the surface— which some prefer for presentation.
2. If you’re not sure how strong to make it, serve the water in a pitcher on the side and fill the cup half to three-quarters full, tasting and adding more if desired—a great way to make a long cup of coffee using your espresso machine.



Note

• Americanos retain the texture from the oils and solubles of the espresso, but soften the brew intensity


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Breve Recipe

Author: Luxury Recipes
The breve is an American take on the classic latte. A twist on typical espressobased beverages, it replaces half the milk with half-and-half (ideally with about 15 percent fat content). Sweet and creamy, try it as an alternative to dessert.

Yield: 2
Cook time: 0
Prep time: 0
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Ingredients

• 1/2–3/4oz (16–20g) fine ground coffee
• 2fl oz (60ml) milk
• 2fl oz (60ml) half-and-half



Method

1. Warm the glasses or cups on top of your machine or by heating them with hot water, brew one shot/1fl oz (25ml) of espresso into each glass.
2. Mix the milk and cream and steam to about 140–150°F (60–65°C), or until the pitcher is just too hot to touch.
3. Pour the steamed milk and cream mixture over the espresso, allowing the crema and the thick foam to combine.



Tip

• Steaming with cream is a different experience. The sound while steaming a combination of milk and cream may be louder than when you steam pure milk, and will not result in as much foam.



Note

• Breve translates from italian into “brief” or “short.” the half-and-half helps to create a foamy, denser drink


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Café Americano Soda Recipe

Author: Rachael Rayner
Add a little twist to the usual café Americano by adding soda in it, yes you have read it right, soda! Curious how to make one? Read on to the recipe to know how!

Yield: 1
Cook time: 10 minutes
Prep time: 0
Total time: 0

Ingredients

• A handful of ice cubes
• 1 double shot of espresso
• 1 soda club, chilled



Method

1. Using a pint glass, pour the double shot of espresso.
2. Fill it with ice cubes and soda club then give it a good stir.
3. Serve immediately.
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Iced Café Americano Recipe

Author: Rachael Rayner
Iced Café Americano Recipe. This café Americano ice cold is a must-try.

Yield: 1
Cook time: 10 minutes
Prep time: 0
Total time: 0

Ingredients

• A handful of ice cubes
• Ice cold water
• 1 cup of whole milk
• 1 heaping tablespoon of white sugar
• 4 scoops of ground espresso coffee beans



Method

1. Place the ground espresso coffee beans in a brew basket.
2. Using a glass, fill it with ice cubes and brew it.
3. Once brewed, pour cold water, milk, sugar, and brewed espresso then give it a good stir.
4. Serve immediately.
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Classic Café Americano Recipe

Author: Rachael Rayner
Prepare the classic café Americano in the comfort of your own home.

Yield: 1
Cook time: 10 minutes
Prep time: 0
Total time: 0

Ingredients

• Boiling hot water
• Espresso beans



Method

1. Using an espresso coffee maker machine with filter, measure the coffee beans to make a double espresso; fill it with the coffee beans.
2. Meanwhile, boil water.
3. Using a coffee mug, put the espresso coffee then pour water and stir.
4. Serve immediately.
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