You my be thinking that oh, so this whole Cafe American is just black coffee with a fancy name. Well, you would be sorta right, and sorta wrong. See, it’s rumored that the term "Americano" came about when American soldiers stationed in Italy during World War II would dilute the local espresso with water to make it more like the coffee from home. But because black coffee is made with a coarser grind and completely different extraction method the Americano is going to have a much more bold and distinct flavor with the classic crema on top!
Change it up the next time you go to order a black coffee and instead ask for an Americano and taste the difference!
Have an espresso machine at home? Try out our fresh roasted beans here and brew the difference!