Cafe Americano

My name is Lauren, and I am a coffee addict. I am actually okay with this. I love the aroma & flavor of a fresh cup of black coffee. In the early hours of the morning, there is nothing better than getting my hands on a piping hot cup of joe.

Many mornings I am a slave to the Starbuck drive though next to my house, but there is something truly satisfying about making my morning Americano with my own know-how & two hands. The below recipe makes two 16 oz containers – great for Monday mornings – when I need a double dose!

Cafe Americano

• 3 tablespoons of espresso beans, ground (I use Starbucks Dark Espresso Roast)
• 1 1/4 cups of cold water (for the coffee maker)
• 3 3/4 cups of water, boiled on stove
• 2, 16 oz hot beverage containers (I use Thermos Brand – and I love them! They keep my coffee hot all day!)

1. In an automatic coffee maker, brew the espresso bean – this yields about a cup of finished espresso.
2. Pour 1/2 a cup of espresso into each container.
3. Fill the remaining space in each container with boiling water.
4. Done! Make sure you let the coffee cool off before drinking, it is very hot!