Jan 24, 2011

Caffè Americano 2

Lungo and Ristretto instead describe the duration of the aftermath of the shooting (extraction).

Due to the large differences in volume, it is advisable to inquire before ordering, often a term sometimes in the western United States but not elsewhere, for a short Americano Italiano, in particular a 1:1 espresso / water ratio. [1]. In Europe it is interesting that this drink also Vermonto, perhaps as an indication of the small Vermont. The Vermonto usually contains a small dash of cold milk stain.

The hot water can be fed from the same espresso machine which is used to brew the coffee or of a separate water heater storage tank can be drawn. With the same heating device is suitable, especially in the home, do not need a separate heating and the water can be drawn directly into the glass, in fact, before or after the drawing of the espresso. Some of the espresso coffee machines a separate hot water for this purpose, while others the use of steam nozzle hot water. The use of a separate boiler is more practical in a commercial environment, because it reduces the demands on the espresso machine, none of these interfere with the temperature brew of the water and create a low-cost storage tank for used hot water, in place of the much more complicated espresso machine.

Used
The most common type Americano is used when you drink a traditional brew coffee desired size of an espresso bar.

Americanos - particularly short, long black style Americanos - are willing to produce artisanal espresso beans, espresso strong. This is especially for single origin espresso, where many of the undiluted espresso shots can prove to be overwhelming. This is not particularly lighter roasted coffee and espresso is usually used as bean Sumatra or Ethiopian origin are connected. In order to prepare 1:1 espresso usually water is used in order to avoid excessive dilution, with the espresso drawn directly into a cup of water are present for the inhibition of the crema minimize.

Variations
    * The iced Americano is made by combining espresso with cold water instead of hot water.

    * A Lungo is extracting an espresso made for more give more volume, but also some bitter flavors extract.

    * A Caffè Crema is also extracting an espresso shot longer, much longer than made a Lungo.

    * A red eye drops will be made with coffee instead of hot water and can be known as Canadiano, a pun on "Americano".