Let’s start with the basics: the Americano. This is basically just a watered down espresso with an interesting history.
History
The Americano dates back to World War Two, when the American soldiers were in Italy wanting some coffee. Of course, as Italians were used to their strong espresso drinks, Americans were not. As a result, to water down the strong espresso taste, they added hot water to the espresso and thus, the Americano was born.
How to Make It
- Make 1 – 2 shots of espresso
- Boil 10 ounces of water
- Add the boiling water to a mug and add the espresso
- Enjoy
