American coffee - three ways of cooking

During the Second World War, Allied forces occupied Italy. They stayed there long enough and the American soldiers managed to miss their favorite coffee during the military operations. The Italian espresso for some reason did not like them. And the local barista (specialists in the preparation of coffee) tried to create a drink that the Yankees would like. As a result, a new type of coffee was born , which they called coffee American. And it is believed that this name was given to this drink precisely in connection with the fact that it was invented specifically for American soldiers. But there is another opinion, according to which the name of the American was supposed to humiliate the Yankees. The Italian barista took offense at them because they preferred the American coffee filter, not the Italian espresso, which was much better in quality.

But all this is history, and now coffee is known and loved in America all over the world. And many coffee lovers consider its taste, as well as aromatic qualities quite high. Americans are preparing this drink in a filter coffee machine at a water temperature of 85 degrees. And it is believed that this coffee contains less caffeine. And Americans, as everyone knows, are very sensitive to their health.

But there is a Europeanized method of making coffee American. In fact, this is the same espresso, but with the addition of hot water. And in order to get a gentle, without the bitter taste of American, you must first cook a classic Italian espresso (14-16 grams of coffee per 100-120 milliliters of water). It is cooked in an espresso machine and cooked (very important) for no more than 25 seconds. Then this drink is simply diluted with hot water, which is heated to 92 degrees. And the volume of water should be equal to the volume of coffee. And the coffee, the preparation of which is described above, is called Italian American. And it turns out such a drink without foam on the surface. However, the classic American has no such foam.

But there are coffee makers who like to drink coffee with americano with foam. For this, it can be prepared in Swedish way. In this case, first poured boiling water in a cup, and then it already adds espresso. A cup of this boiling water here can be put in the dispenser of the coffee machine, and brew the espresso directly into it. With this preparation, the foam on the surface of the coffee will be preserved, although it becomes less resistant and lighter. The remaining parameters of the "Swedish" and "Italian" are completely identical. Although some gourmets believe that a drink prepared in the Swedish way, the taste is softer and more saturated.

And in professional coffee houses there is one more, more democratic way of serving American coffee. Here the visitor is brought in a separate cup of espresso and in a separate glass of hot water. And the visitor already decides for himself how he will dilute the drink, and what proportions he will follow at the same time. Also some "coffee makers" can spoil the American. This happens when coffee in the machine is cooked for more than 25 seconds. Such an American will be a little bitter and with a burnt taste. But an unpleasant taste - it's not so bad. Such a beverage contains carcinogens, resins and other substances harmful to the body.

And the real American is different from the real espresso softer, and also less bright and concentrated taste. Also, the taste of this drink depends on the type of coffee used for its preparation. Very often, too, americano is served with cream or with milk. And besides these ingredients in such coffee, you can safely add flavor fillers, various spices and even alcohol. At home, it's also possible to cook American, but only if there is an espresso machine on the premises. In other ways, American coffee is unlikely to work.