What is Americano & How to Make it at Home.

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What the chuff is Americano, and how do you make it at home, with or without an espresso machine? Here's how. I'm also busting some Americano myths, including what exactly makes it an Americano, and the origins of Americano (which I personally believe to be largely a myth but I may be wrong).
I'm showing how to make Americano without an espresso machine, with the Aeropress. You can use any other manual coffee maker that makes espresso style coffee, such as a Moka Pot, or a Minipresso.
By the way, if you're in the UK or Europe (including Ireland, Germany, France, and most other countries in mainland Europe) see: coffeeblog.co.uk/sage-applian...
Product links:
Dual Boiler from Amazon UK: amzn.to/3d3WgZP
Dual Boiler from Sage UK: breville.oie8.net/eLL4Q
Dual Boiler from Amazon USA: amzn.to/3PGylCo
Dual Boiler from Breville USA: breville.oie8.net/6bRqK3
Dual Boiler from Sage Europe: breville.oie8.net/EaYVjn
AeroPress Coffee Maker from Amazon Uk:amzn.to/3JP0hR7
Eureka Mignon from Shop Coffee:bit.ly/3qAuHxW
Acaia Lunar from Amazon Uk:amzn.to/3peKZvl
Blog Reviews:
My Aeropress Review (UK) coffeeblog.co.uk/aeropress-re...
Eureka Mignon Review(UK) coffeeblog.co.uk/eureka-migno...
Best Coffee Scales (UK) coffeeblog.co.uk/the-best-cof...
Sage Dual Boiler Review (UK): coffeeblog.co.uk/sage-dual-bo...
Best Sage Coffee Machines (UK) coffeeblog.co.uk/sage-coffee-...
Best Breville Espresso machines (USA) coffeekev.com/best-breville-e...
What is an Americano Coffee (USA) coffeekev.com/what-is-an-amer...
Other Links Of Interest:
Freshly roasted high-quality coffee beans from The Coffeeworks (my website): cworks.co.uk (use discount code yt25 for 25% off your first order).
Coffee blog: coffeeblog.co.uk
Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/coffeeblogkev
Current Gear:
Canon M6 Mark ii amzn.to/3zoczes (great now the firmware has been updated so I can film in 4k without it getting hotter than the sun).
Blue Ember Mic (now just used for voiceovers): amzn.to/3pT6WR1
RØDE VideoMic Pro (now used for main audio): amzn.to/3DV7xHg
Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface: amzn.to/3e3qwFn
Amaran 100D LED Video Light, 130W 5500K (Key light): amzn.to/3oQYrqY
Aputure Light Dome SE Softbox: amzn.to/3ESdHcJ
Neewer Bi-color 660 LED Video Light and Stand Kit (Fill light): amzn.to/35jUtwp
Neewer Portable 56 inch/142 cm Aluminium Camera Tripods (I have a few of these, very good value) amzn.to/3pPlCke
Cayer BV30L tripod with fluid head (mega tripod for the money!)
Please note, affiliate links included above.
Timecodes:
Intro: 0:00
What (the chuff) is Americano: 0:26
Americano Myth no1 - has to be espresso first: 0:39
Americano Myth (I believe) no2 - Americano origins: 03:00
Shutting the heck up and actually making coffee: 05:26
Making Americano with Aeropress: 10:48
Outro: 14:50
Tatty Bye: 15:23
#americano #coffee #cafeamericano

Пікірлер: 37

@Coffee_Kev 2 жыл бұрын

By the way...If you're in the UK, and you're thinking of buying a Sage machine (any Sage machine, not only their coffee machines), join my mailing list at coffeeblog.co.uk and then drop me an email to see if I have a current discount code to share. I don't currently get Breville discounts, sorry, but I do sometimes have Sage Appliances UK discount codes to share. Ta Kev

@mikecanniff3873 Жыл бұрын

Good video, thank you. I'm a recent owner of Gaggia Classic Pro, w/9 bar spring, also new to espresso. I have pretty much mastered pulling shots,but I have found I enjoy my americanos more than straight shots. I do 17gm to 38 espresso shots,four of those in a 16oz coffee cup, top off with hot water. Perfect for me,chocolaty, sweet,smokey rich flavor. I use Kicking Horse (Kickass)beans. Their other brands are good too. I have moka pots, stovetop percolators, Technivorm mokamaster, as long as the ratios are mastered, good coffee is enjoyable many ways. Good day,just my thoughts!

@Coffee_Kev Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your thought Mike :-) Cheers Kev

@seannoel6297 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love my BDB, and it's very smart in the black shade, a perfect match for my Niche. Cheers from across the pond!

@Coffee_Kev 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Sean, yeah it's a mega machine, I agree it looks great in black. Cheers, Kev.

@chrisalexander6245 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you using the Sage Dual Boiler - I’m getting some fantastic results with this machine after a bit of practice. Will try a water first Americano ☕️🤙

@Coffee_Kev 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Chris, mega machine 👍

@martyhopkirk6826 2 жыл бұрын

You’re right that people are confused about what an Americano is. I’ve met people who think it is just a filter coffee.

@Coffee_Kev 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Maurice, yeah I've actually heard from people who bought a filter machine because they wanted Americano.

@shenaluke Жыл бұрын

What size cup are you using?

@cristianllamassimon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Kev. You edited out a part that I was particularly interested to see, right before the tamping. I also use one of those collars for the portafilter. But then after applying WDT when I remove the collar there is this circle at the border of the basket that is practically empty! Does this happen to you? What I do is apply wdt again. But only superficially because otherwise I make a mess. How is it for you?

@Coffee_Kev 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry Christian, no I don't think so. I'm filming today so I'll do a quick video of that part again with my phone and send it to you. Cheers

@Coffee_Kev 2 жыл бұрын

Here you go, this what you meant? instagram.com/reel/CbkORKJKH0O/?

@cristianllamassimon 2 жыл бұрын

That's perfect. Thank you Kev!

@TheWebstaff 2 жыл бұрын

Engagement comment: Hi Kev!! When can I get a t shirt to advertise my extreme love of coffee!? Asking for a friend... ;)

@Coffee_Kev 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, soon Dave, when I hit 10k subs maybe. Yours would have to say 'I'm a fellow coffee botherer' on the front, and 'even though I've never tried the stuff' on the back. 😆

@TheWebstaff 2 жыл бұрын

@@Coffee_Kev I've already said you can have my coffee virginity. See how my taste buds react. 😂

@Jane-qn8le 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kev. Where did you get the single dosing mod for the Specialità?

@Coffee_Kev 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jane, Eureka now supply a bellows hopper: bit.ly/3brOwDL - the one I'm using in this video is one from someone on Etsy: tidd.ly/3Ouz3BI

@OYeahan Жыл бұрын

Hi. Why did you switch your Dual Boiler model from a silver one to the black one? I'm the DB review said you're going to test it long term. Was it just for esthetic reasons?

@Coffee_Kev Жыл бұрын

Hi, The dual Boiler in black doesn't reflect the light as much when I am filming :-) Cheers Kev

@NeuralNexusHub 2 жыл бұрын

Question, if an americano is basically espresso with hot water, isn't it possible to just let your espresso shot run for a full minute to get similar, all be it a bit stronger, results?

@AllHailSuarez 2 жыл бұрын

nope that's an over extracted espresso

@bfmv580 2 жыл бұрын

What’s the little rubber pad you use to knock your PF down onto please?

@Coffee_Kev 2 жыл бұрын

It's an ice hocky puck ;-), you can pick them up on Amazon for a couple of quid. Cheers, Kev.

@jorgegodoyfrias9361 Жыл бұрын

El nombre americano es inadecuado. Esta forma de café es propio de NORTE AMERICA. La historia dice que fue un norteamericano específicamente estadounidense el que pidió (en Italia) un café con mas cantidad de agua que la de un expresso. América tiene 27 países continentales y 13 insulares. EEUU de Norteamérica es solo uno más de ellos. Al César lo que es del César...

@shenaluke Жыл бұрын

Why does almost very video I come across about coffee, seem to want to do demonstrations of espresso from either their coffee or there machines or grinders. Or just to advertise equipment.