If you like American coffee, don't order it.

With the impact of Western culture, coffee shops are now everywhere in China. Chain, independent, themed, poets and wine gradually became coffee and books. A cup of latte dares to charge a high price of thirty or forty yuan, while 80% of coffee shops are not as good as a pack of instant coffee. The high-end investment is exchanged for bankruptcy soon, and in the blink of an eye, a group of maverick local tycoons come.

Latte Art

Espresso is the soul of Italian coffee. Cappuccino, caramel macchiato and Americano, which are based on it, are popular all over the world. The quality of an espresso can directly reflect the level of an Italian barista. For cappuccino and latte, don't even think about it. If there is no dense milk foam made by the barista and the right temperature, the taste will be bad and you may even get diarrhea. But if you want to drink Americano, don't order it alone.

Americano

Why do I say that? First of all, let's talk about the composition of Americano. Hot Americano is nothing more than Espresso plus water, and Iced Americano is Espresso plus ice. Then let's talk about the price. The price of a espresso is about 20 to 25. Of course, some small shops also have it for about 15. The price is not very uniform. But the price of Americano is generally 5 to 8 yuan more expensive than espresso, which is simply too much of a rip-off. The water here is normal water. Another important point is that the ice water, ice, and hot water in the coffee shop are all free. That's right, they are all free, so why not add it yourself. The last point is that the coffee shop has a fixed understanding of Americano. What does it mean? The amount of water added is the same, so it is very likely that the concentration is not suitable for you. It may be too light or too strong.

Espresso

In fact, the best way is to order one espresso. Remember, it is one espresso, not one cup. If you like hot Americano, you need a cup of hot water. If you like iced Americano, you need a cup of ice water. You can add it yourself to the concentration you like, and it saves money. Why not do it? In this way, the barista will not think you are stingy, but will think you are someone who understands coffee.

Iced Americano

In fact, it is also a kind of enjoyment to slowly appreciate the taste of a glass of espresso and a sip of water.