The perfect proportions and method for making Americano

Perfect Proportions and Methods for Americano

Making a perfect cup of Americano requires mastering the right proportions and method. In this article, we will share how to make a strong and mellow Americano according to your personal taste.

Choosing the right coffee beans

First of all, it is very important to choose the right coffee beans. For making American coffee, it is recommended to choose medium-roasted or dark-roasted single-origin beans. These beans usually have a richer and fuller taste, and can better extract the aroma and flavor of coffee.

Grinding Your Coffee Beans

Next is grinding. As soon as you get home, use the fresh fruit knife you just bought to peel off the outermost skin. Peel off the inner red flesh and keep the seeds, then put the seeds into the blender and grind them until they are dense and fine. Before coarse grinding, add enough water to better squeeze the juice from the flesh. Pour the crushed flesh into the filter and press it with a spoon to better squeeze the juice from the flesh. Then cover the filter and tilt it so that it can flow freely.

Prepare the coffee pot and filters

Before making Americano, make sure you have a coffee maker suitable for drip coffee and prepare the corresponding size of filter paper. These tools are very important for controlling the contact time between water and coffee powder.

Brew according to the ratio

Choose the right ratio to brew Americano according to your personal taste. Generally speaking, you need about 15 grams of coffee powder for every 250 ml of water. This ratio can be fine-tuned according to personal preference.

Inject hot water

First, after preparing the ground coffee powder and filter paper, pour an appropriate amount of water that has been cleaned and preheated to a temperature range of 80-90°C (do not boil) into the coffee pot.

Brewing process

Next, place the filter paper in the filter above the coffee pot and pour in the appropriate amount of coffee powder. Then, slowly and evenly pour in a small amount of hot water to moisten it and help release the carbon dioxide in the coffee powder.

Wait about 30 seconds to allow the coffee grounds to expand and release more aroma. Then slowly tilt the handheld pot again and evenly pour in the remaining hot water. Make sure to pour at a steady and continuous rate to avoid over-soaking or neglecting certain areas.

Enjoy Americano

Finally, wait a few minutes after brewing to let the dripping stop completely. You can now enjoy a cup of rich, mellow, balanced and non-bitter American coffee! You can add milk or sugar to adjust the taste according to your personal taste.

Summarize

The key to making American coffee is to choose the right coffee beans, grind the coffee to the right coarseness, and master the correct brewing ratio and method. By following the above steps, you can easily make a perfect cup of American coffee and enjoy its rich and mellow taste.