Caffè Americano (also known as Americano or American; ; ) is a type of coffee drink prepared by diluting an espresso shot with hot water at a 1:3 to 1:4 ratio, resulting in a drink that retains the complex flavors of espresso, but in a lighter way.
Caffè Americano (also referred to as Americano or simply American; ) is a coffee drink that combines an espresso shot with hot water at a 1:3 to 1:4 ratio, allowing the complex flavors of espresso to be appreciated in a more relaxed and approachable way.