Caffè Americano is an espresso diluted with between 1 and 16 fluid ounces (30–470 ml) of hot water to deliver a similar strong flavor like to drip coffee but still distinctive.

"The drink’s origin dates back to World War II when American GIs stationed in Italy added hot water to their espressos to create a drink closer to the type of coffee they were used to back home."

Long black and lungo are some variations of Americano...

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