A AayJay New member Joined Dec 10, 2007 Messages 1 Reaction score 0 Dec 12, 2007 #1 Hi all, Can one make a good cup of "normal strength" coffee from any expresso machine? That way I could ditch the coffee maker since there is no room on my counter. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Hi all, Can one make a good cup of "normal strength" coffee from any expresso machine? That way I could ditch the coffee maker since there is no room on my counter. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
S shadow745 Well-known member Joined Aug 15, 2005 Messages 1,886 Reaction score 98 Dec 13, 2007 #2 It's called an Americano. You simply pull your shot and add 6 or so oz. of hot water to dilute it. You have an espresso taste with drip brew strength. Later!
It's called an Americano. You simply pull your shot and add 6 or so oz. of hot water to dilute it. You have an espresso taste with drip brew strength. Later!
F Frenzel New member Joined Mar 2, 2008 Messages 2 Reaction score 0 Mar 2, 2008 #3 Coffee Hey AayJay, The official way to make an americano is; add the hot water water first. Then pull a normal or double espresso. (depending on strength) When you do it this way you''ll have a nice cream layer on top of the coffee. Good luck
Coffee Hey AayJay, The official way to make an americano is; add the hot water water first. Then pull a normal or double espresso. (depending on strength) When you do it this way you''ll have a nice cream layer on top of the coffee. Good luck
