Café Americano Recipe
CAFFINATED OR DECAFFINATED COFFEE.
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Ingredients
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Coffee
Water
Method
Brewing the Coffee
- 1
Boil the Water
In a kettle, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Ensure that the water is at a rolling boil for optimal extraction of the coffee flavor.
- 2
Prepare the Coffee Grounds
Measure 2 tablespoons of ground coffee (caffeinated or decaffeinated) and place them in a coffee filter or a French press.
- 3
Brew the Coffee
Once the water has boiled, pour it over the coffee grounds in the filter or French press. Allow the coffee to steep for about 4 minutes to extract the flavors.
- 4
Serve the Café Americano
After steeping, if using a filter, remove it and let the brewed coffee drip into a cup. If using a French press, press the plunger down slowly and pour the brewed coffee into a cup.
