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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Espresso
Hot Water
Optional
Method
Espresso
Dose and Tamp
Weigh 18 g of finely ground espresso coffee and distribute evenly in the portafilter. Tamp with about 30 lb (13.6 kg) of pressure to create a level puck.
Pull the shot
Lock the portafilter into a preheated espresso machine and start extraction. Aim for a 40 ml espresso (double shot) in about 25–30 seconds. Adjust grind size if extraction is significantly faster or slower.
Assemble Americano
Preheat a 240–300 ml cup by rinsing with hot water, then discard the rinse water.
Pour 120 ml of hot water into the preheated cup.
Pour the freshly extracted 40 ml espresso slowly over the hot water. Pouring the espresso over the water (hot water first) preserves crema and gives a smoother texture; some prefer pouring water over espresso—either is acceptable.