How to Make a Cafe Americano

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How to make a Cafe Americano

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In this video, Ryan Morris teaches you how to make a Cafe Americano. He starts off by telling you that you'll need boiling water and a high quality espresso, but it's important that the water is filtered water and doesn't come directly from the tap. He also shows you how to properly tamp the espresso, first with 30 pounds of pressure and then with 15 pounds of pressure.

On this page, you'll learn how to make a Cafe Americano. This coffee beverage seems simple as it includes only espresso and boiling water, but there are still a few things that have to be done just right.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XhJVnbziYw&feature=player_embedded Whether you don't have time for the line at Starbucks or are trying to save money by brewing your own coffee at home, this page can help.

Step 1: The Water

To prepare the water for a Cafe Americano, all you need to do is boil it and then pour it into a mug until the mug is three quarters full. However, it's important that you use filtered water as opposed to regular water from your tap.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XhJVnbziYw&feature=player_embedded If you don't want to buy bottled water, you can also filter the water yourself using a Brita filter or other comparable product.http://www.brita.com/intl/

Step 2: The Espresso

To get the best flavor, the espresso should be ground right before it's used. Take your portafilter and fill it with as much espresso as you can. It should be mounded, as you're going to be tamping it down. Tamp it with 30 pounds of pressure, then 15 pounds of pressure. Next, place it back in the espresso machine and brew your liquid espresso.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XhJVnbziYw&feature=player_embedded

Step 3: Mixing the Water and the Espresso

To complete your drink, simply pour your espresso into the mug that's filled three quarters full with water. While you will need to boil the water ahead of time, you may want to leave it on the burner and not actually fill the mug until your espresso is just about ready. Once the water and espresso have been mixed, your drink is complete.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XhJVnbziYw&feature=player_embedded