Caffè Americano
TYPE OF COFFEE DRINK PREPARED BY DILUTING AN ESPRESSO WITH HOT WATER, GIVING IT A SIMILAR STRENGTH TO, BUT DIFFERENT FLAVOR FROM, TRADITIONALLY BREWED COFFEE
Caffè américano; Americano (coffee); Café américano; Caffe americano; Cafe Americano; Caffe Americano; Caffè americano
Caffè Americano (also known as Americano or American; ; , literally American coffee) is a type of coffee drink prepared by diluting an espresso with hot water, giving it a similar strength to, but different flavor from, traditionally brewed coffee. Its strength varies with the number of shots of espresso and amount of water added.