When I am working at Mr. Pound Plus Cafe in Girne, Cyprus, I need to drink 3 cups of Americano a day. Americano is the second strongest coffee, after espresso. My first Americano drink starts in the morning, the second one at 12:00 PM, and the third one in the afternoon. Americano removes my sleepiness and tiredness. Americano is the most popular coffee in the world. English people like Americano coffee very much. Imagine you enter the cafe, order an Americano, and the first sip is a very nice moment. Normally, Americano is made with an espresso shot and hot water. It is very easy to make and takes a short time. You just take an espresso shot, put hot water in the cup, and serve it. If you need to make it stronger, you can take a double espresso shot. Americano also Best Starbucks Coffee Drinks you must try.
How to Make a Normal Classic Americano
What you need-
- Fresh coffee beans
- An espresso machine
- Filtered water
- A coffee grinder (if you’re using whole beans)
- Normal coffee cup
- 2 espresso shots
- Handle to use in the machine for espresso liquid
- Milk (some people like milk in Americano)
Follow these instructions:
First, grind the coffee beans, then take 20 grams of coffee in the handle. Fix the handle in the espresso machine with the ground coffee. Put a normal 2-shot cup to collect the espresso. Press the start button, and the espresso liquid will begin to flow. Take 1 shot for a normal Americano; if you need a stronger Americano, take two shots of espresso and mix them with hot water. Your Americano is now ready to serve. You can serve it with sugar, milk, and a small glass of water. Some people like to drink it with flavors like coconut, hazelnut, or caramel.
How to Make an Iced Americano
What you need:
- Roasted coffee beans
- Grinder machine to grind coffee beans
- Espresso machine
- Handle to use in the machine for espresso liquid
- Cold water
- Milk (some people like milk in Americano)
- Normal coffee cup
- 2 espresso shots
- Ice cubes
- Sugar or flavors such as caramel, coconut, or hazelnut.
Follow these instructions:
Take 20 grams of coffee grounds in the handle, press slowly, then fix it in the espresso machine. Collect the espresso in a small espresso shot glass. Take a tall glass for the iced Americano. Use one shot for a normal drink or two shots for a stronger version, depending on your preference. Add cold water, then some ice cubes to make it colder. If you like it sweet, you can add sugar. If you prefer flavored coffee, you can use flavors like caramel, coconut, or hazelnut. Mix everything properly and serve with a straw. If you like milk, you can add some for a perfect flavor.
Health Benefits of Americano:
- If you drink Americano in the morning, it will remove sleepiness.
- Regularly drinking Americano creates energy in your body.
- Continuously drinking Americano can make you think more creatively.
- Drinking Americano daily helps you work harder at your workplace.
- If you are a student, drinking one shot of Americano a day can sharpen your brain.
The Perfect Time to Drink Americano:
- If you feel sleepy in the morning, drink it in the morning.
- Afternoon is the second-best time to drink Americano.
- If you feel tired, you can drink a cup of Americano.
Don’t give them to drink Americano:
- If they are children, don’t give them Americano because coffee has caffeine, and caffeine is not good for children.
- Don’t drink it at night if you want proper sleep; if you drink Americano, you can’t sleep properly.
- Don’t drink 3 or 4 cups or more because too much caffeine is not good for health.
I am Sabiq Rasel is an Entrepreneur and broadcaster. I believe that every sip of coffee holds the potential for a moment of inspiration, creativity, and every cup tells a story.
