AMERICANO

This coffee is prepared by adding hot water to the espresso. The result is a lighter version of the espresso, both in intensity and body. Usually the espresso to water ratio is 1:4. To prepare an americano, we use water to pull a sing;e espresso and then add a small amount of hot water (60-65°C). The Long Black is a term for the americano which originated from Australia-Asia. The americano was first created during the Second World War, when Americans added water to their espressos.