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Simple. Easy. And fearlessly delicious. That is our Iced Americano.
Our recipe for today is very beginner-friendly, but still of high quality. It’s best for you if you like simple and easy recipes only, or if you are a busy person who has little to no time in making beverages.
Typically, the Iced Americano is a cold version of your classic Americano. It’s very refreshing and is good enough to boost up your day.
They said it’s best for the summer. But hey, we think it’s still an excellent option for all seasons!
So, if you’re wondering how can you make an Iced Americano, then read on as we unleash its very simple steps!
Before we try to make an Iced Americano, let’s discuss what it is first.
The Iced Americano is similar to that of the classic Americano, except that it’s served over ice. See the comparison below for a better understanding.
Classic Americano: These are made using espresso coffee and hot water.
Iced Americano: These are made by pouring espresso shots over ice and then adding cold water to the drink.
If you’re a fan of strong, black, and cold coffee drinks, then you’ll definitely love to make an Iced Americano.
If you look at Iced Americano, you would probably think that it looks like a regular iced coffee. They’re both cold and iced. So, what’s the difference?
The espresso is mainly what makes the Iced Americano distinct.
Regular iced coffee is made using any kind of brewed coffee, while iced Americano is made using espresso. And because the Iced Americano is made with espresso, you’ll see crema along the top—which you wouldn’t see in an iced coffee.
In addition, Iced Americano contains added water, while iced coffee usually uses cubes of ice to cool it down.
So yup, they are indeed both iced coffee. But the difference is mainly in the method of how you make them.
Did you know that Starbucks makes their Iced Americano a little bit different that the usual way?
Traditional Way: Made by adding espresso coffee shots to the ice, then adding cold water.
Starbucks Way: Made by adding cold water to the espresso coffee shots instead.
The final taste of the coffee drink will be the same as the regular Iced Americano, but the crema on top will be a little less in Starbucks.
Overall, the Starbucks version of the Iced Americanos is a nice rich cup with enough depth and detail. You can also ask your Barista to add two shots of espresso if you want. A decaf option is also available if you prefer it that way.
Also, note that the Iced Americanos in Starbucks have no syrups or milk, so you must tell your Barista beforehand if you want to add them to your drink.
Okay, let’s get right into the ingredients. These are very simple and you should have no problems getting them!
Espresso: Double shot of espresso. Dark, medium or light coffee beans work well for an Iced Americano as long as it’s brewed as espresso.
Water: Use either purchased bottled water or cold filtered water. This ensures you’ll get a better flavor on your Iced Americano.
Ice: Half a cup of ice. Similar to water, we recommend using ice made from filtered water.
Now that you know your ingredients, it’s time to put some action! Below is what you’ll need to follow to make your own Iced Americano.
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