An encyclopedia of drinks — mixed, poured, brewed and whisked
No. 128 Coffee
An espresso lengthened with hot water at about one part espresso to three or four parts water.
Makes 1 drink · about 3 min to make
Ounces are US fluid ounces (29.57 ml), rounded.
An americano keeps the flavour of espresso in a longer, lighter drink. Not to be confused with the Americano cocktail.
It is an espresso shot with hot water at a 1:3 to 1:4 ratio; strength varies with the number of shots and the amount of water.
Checked when this entry was written. Links open the original source in a new tab.
No. 124 · Coffee
Coarse coffee steeped in cold water for about 12 hours, strained, then served over ice. A concentrate at 1:4 to 1:5.
Photo: Sage Ross, CC BY-SA 3.0
No. 126 · Coffee
Espresso topped with steamed milk and a thick layer of foam; usually smaller than a latte.
Photo: Kgbo, CC BY-SA 4.0
No. 119 · Coffee
Finely ground coffee extracted under pressure in 20–30 seconds, at about one part coffee to two parts liquid espresso by weight.
Photo: HSwaff, CC BY-SA 4.0
No. 122 · Coffee
AeroPress's own signature method: 16–18 g medium-ground coffee, water at 85°C to the 4 mark, a 60-second wait, then press.
Photo: Funny.pochi, CC BY-SA 4.0