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Caffè americano

Vegetarian

Espresso lengthened with hot water into a mug-sized black coffee, with more body than filter coffee and a lighter strength than a straight shot.

Caffè americano is an International hot drink, ready in about 3 minutes and made with espresso. It serves 1 and is rated easy to cook.

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From above of ceramic cup of hot Americano coffee placed on saucer near spoon and twig of plant on white cube
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Prep
1 min
Cook
2 min
Total
3 min
Serves
1
Level
Easy
Calories
3

Ingredients

1 mug

Equipment

Method

  1. Step 1

    Heat the water to 80–90 °C (boil it and wait about a minute) and pour it into a warmed mug.

  2. Step 2

    Pull a double espresso (opens in a new tab) straight on top of the hot water; pouring the coffee onto the water keeps some of the crema.

  3. Step 3

    Add a splash of milk (opens in a new tab) if you like, stir and serve.

    About this dish

    Origin
    Not attributed to one place · Origin uncertainThe name is Italian for 'American coffee'; popular stories about its invention for American soldiers are unverified.Also popular in United States, United Kingdom, South Korea, Italy
    Dish
    Breakfast · Snack · Hot drinks
    Cooking method
    Boiled
    Taste
    bitter, aromatic / warmly spiced, mild
    Diet
    Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · No gluten ingredients · No nut ingredients · Low-carb
    All labelsVegetarian (lacto-ovo) · Eggetarian · Lacto-vegetarian · Pescatarian · Flexitarian-friendly · Whole-food focused · No gluten ingredients · Egg-free · No nut ingredients · No added sugar · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · Low-carb · Low-fat · Low-sodium · DASH-style
    Without the optional extras: Vegan, Plant-based, Ovo-vegetarian, Paleo-style, Dairy-freeWorked out from the ingredients. How labels work
    Good for
    Everyday
    Cook more with
    Espresso
    Techniques
    Boiling

    Allergens

    • Contains, can be adapted: Milkfrom milk

    Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.

    Nutrition

    3 kcal per serving

    Calculated

    1 serving ≈ 186 g · recipe makes 1

    Where the energy comes from

    • Protein 0%
    • Carbohydrate 73%
    • Fat 27%
    Nutrition per serving and per 100 g
    NutrientPer servingPer 100 g*
    Energy3 kcal2 kcal
    Protein0 g0 g
    Carbohydrate0.6 g0.3 g
    Net carbohydrate0.6 g0.3 g
    Sugars0 g0 g
    Added sugars0 g0 g
    Fibre0 g0 g
    Fat0.1 g0 g
    Saturated fat0 g0 g
    Trans fat0 g0 g
    Cholesterol0 mg0 mg
    Sodium8 mg4 mg
    Salt equivalent0 g0 g
    Vitamins & minerals per serving
    Potassium
    41 mg
    Calcium
    16 mg
    Iron
    0 mg
    Magnesium
    32 mg
    Vitamin A (RAE)
    0 µg
    Vitamin C
    0 mg
    Vitamin D
    0 µg
    Vitamin B12
    0 µg
    Folate (DFE)
    0 µg

    How these numbers were made

    • Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
    • *Per 100 g of combined raw ingredients; the cooked dish may weigh more or less.
    • Optional ingredients are not included: milk.
    • “—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
    • Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

    Good to know

    Tips

    • Water straight off a rolling boil makes the drink taste flat and burnt; let it cool slightly.

    Common mistakes

    • Pouring boiling water onto the espresso, which scorches it and destroys the crema.

    Storage

    • Make to order; reheated americano tastes flat and bitter.

    Variations

    • Long black (Australia): Australian and New Zealand version: less water (about 100 ml) with the espresso always poured on top to keep the crema.

    Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added · Updated

    Recipe DNA

    How this dish is built

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    What the dish is built around

    Main ingredient

    • Milk (optional)30 ml · 31 g
    Used in step 3

    Less sweet, dairy-free, caffeine-free or for more people — the original stays as it is.

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