Description
Discover the perfect Iced Americano Recipe – a bold espresso blended with cool water to elevate your coffee routine into an extraordinary sensory experience!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Perfect iced Americano recipe:
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- 2 shots of premium espresso (about 2 oz)
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- 4–6 oz cold filtered water
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- 1 cup of large ice cubes
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- Simple syrup or flavored syrup (optional)
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- Splash of cold milk or non-dairy alternative (optional)
For the Espresso Selection:
The heart of an exceptional iced Americano recipe lies in selecting premium espresso beans. Look for:
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- Single-origin beans from regions like Ethiopia, Colombia, or Guatemala
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- Medium to dark roast for robust flavor
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- Freshly roasted (within 2-4 weeks of roasting)
For the Water Quality:
Believe it or not, water dramatically impacts your iced Americano recipe. Choose:
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- Filtered water
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- Bottled spring water
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- Water with a balanced mineral content
Instructions
1. Prepare the Espresso:
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- Grind your coffee beans to a fine espresso consistency.
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- Use a digital scale to measure 18-20 grams of ground coffee.
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- Ensure your espresso machine is preheated.
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- Extract two precise shots of espresso (approximately 2 oz).
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- Pull the shots directly over ice for immediate temperature reduction.
2. Craft the iced Americano:
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- Fill a tall glass with high-quality ice cubes.
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- Immediately pour hot espresso over ice.
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- Add cold filtered water, adjusting to your preferred strength.
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- Gently stir to integrate espresso and water.
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- Add a touch of simple syrup or flavored syrup (optional).
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 0.6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg