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What's the difference between Americano and Espresso Coffee

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Typically, espresso is the basis from which 98% of all coffee drinks globally arise from. An espresso is a highly concentrated coffee drink often served in a very small 60ml cup. To make an espresso shot, as it is often referred to, you need to buy an espresso machine which grinds the coffee beans to perfection, gets the water temperature and pressure to the right level, producing the perfect brew every single time.

 

Americano is basically a diluted form of espresso. Though it is referred to as ‘diluted’, make no mistake as it is quite intense and non-coffee drinkers often refer to the taste as bitter. It is prepared by diluting either a single shot of espresso or a double shot of espresso with hot boiling water in a 250ml cup. Americano still offers a rich taste of coffee and it is one of the best drinks to kickstart your day.

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As said, the difference between the two lies in the method of preparation, the intensity of the drink and the flavor. Espresso is made by forcing water through the coffee beans at a high pressure which as you stated often uses a machine. Americano on the other hand is made by diluting the espresso. In terms of intensity and flavor espresso is stronger than americano which is quite milder then the later.  

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What are the best kind of coffee beans to use for either, between Robusta and Arabica?

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(@lovergirl1)
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I wonder how these fair compared to traditional coffee in Ethiopia

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