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Do you really know what "Americano" is?

Add hot water to espresso - Americano

American coffee, which can be found everywhere in convenience stores, is actually espresso diluted with hot water. American coffee originated during World War II. American soldiers who came to Italy were not used to drinking espresso, so they added a lot of hot water to dilute the taste. Then this way of drinking was called "American coffee"; however, some Europeans do not agree with this practice. The French even call American coffee "jus de chaussette", which means: sock juice.

Although the aroma of American coffee is not as good as Espresso, it is more acceptable to the general public because of its lighter bitterness. In most parts of the world, American coffee is considered a larger product.

American coffee pot brewing - real American coffee DripCoffeeMarker

The most authentic and traditional American coffee is actually extracted by an American (drip filter) coffee pot after a long time. It contains a lot of caffeine but lacks the exquisite taste of Italian coffee, which makes Italians extremely despise it. This is because American life is busy and tense, unlike people in Europe and the Middle East who can enjoy life in a leisurely mood. When drinking coffee, they often drink a large pot of electric filter coffee (Drip Coffee Marker) from morning to night. Because more water is added and less coffee is added (a cup of 10 grams of coffee to 200 CC of water), the taste is particularly light, so many people criticize American coffee for being really unpalatable.

In fact, Americans like and are most accustomed to drip coffee, which is low-cost, fast, and large in quantity, and is very suitable for a fast-paced life. During the war years, American soldiers added water to espresso to dilute American coffee, just to get a concentration similar to drip coffee.

Several ways to make American coffee:

Americano & Long Black

Americano is made by adding hot water to espresso, while Long Black is the opposite, adding espresso to hot water. The order is different, and the taste is slightly different. It is more famous in Australia and New Zealand, and is now becoming popular in London, England.

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With a drip coffee machine, making American coffee is easier than you think: add 1 scale of water - pour in 1 level spoon of coffee powder - start - in about two minutes, a cup of fragrant American coffee is ready.

Benefits of drinking American coffee

Americano is actually a very neutral coffee, and its popularity is roughly the same between male and female guests.

This is not just because American coffee has an approachable taste. As pure coffee, its coffee concentration (which can be simply understood as bitterness for most consumers) is suitable for the general taste, and it retains the unique deep roasted aroma and bitter-sweet taste of espresso, which is refreshing and comfortable. After a big meal, a cup of American coffee can help to clear your mouth.

Another important factor is that American coffee is very cost-effective. Usually, the amount of American coffee is larger, and the price is only slightly higher than espresso, or about the same price as cappuccino. If you meet a good-tempered store owner, you can even get a free refill!

The last point is very tempting, that is the magical effect of "American coffee for weight loss".

The calories in American coffee depend on the espresso used as the base. A 100-gram cup of American coffee has only 2.55 kcal, which is completely negligible.

Drinking a cup of American coffee after a meal can effectively break down fat and release fat into the blood. Generally speaking, drinking 4 cups of American coffee a day can achieve the ideal weight loss effect. Of course, the premise is that there is no partner, sugar or milk!