Americano Recipe
Make Americano Recipe in just 6m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Coffee
Optional additions
Method
Prepare equipment
Warm the serving cup by rinsing it with hot water or leaving it near the espresso machine briefly; this helps keep the drink hotter longer.
If using an espresso machine, ensure portafilter is clean, tamp the ground coffee evenly, and preheat the group head briefly. If using a stovetop or pod machine, preheat as needed.
Brew espresso
Pull the shot
Brew a double shot of espresso (about 60 ml). Start extraction on a preheated portafilter or machine and stop when you reach approximately 60 ml. Aim for 25–30 seconds extraction for a balanced shot. If using a pod or stovetop method, produce an equivalent-strength 60 ml espresso concentrate.
Assemble Americano
Pour 120 ml of hot water (about 85–95°C) into the warmed serving cup.
Pour the freshly brewed 60 ml double espresso gently over the hot water. Pouring espresso over water preserves crema; adding water first creates a slightly different texture. Both methods are acceptable—traditional Americanos are often made by adding espresso to hot water.
Stir gently once to combine.