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Yes and No. An "Americano" is a shot of espresso with hot water added. The hot water is added after the espresso is brewed and does not pass through the already extracted espresso beans. This Nespresso machine has three settings, Ristretto, Espresso, and Lungo. The Lungo setting would be the closest to an Americano but the extra hot water is added by passing it through the espresso pod instead of being added afterwards. Therefore, many people feel that the result is more bitter. If you do not like the taste of the Lungo you can make your own Americano by brewing a shot of espresso then adding a little hot water yourself.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Americano is where hot water is added to espresso. You can do that by making the expresso and then heating water and adding it to the coffee. You can use the steam wand to heat the water. Another option is to make a Lungo: an espresso that has been made with more water than usual. You have the ability to adjust how much more water is used. It's easier in that it is one motion. And you can simply make a cafe. There's a lot of choices with this machine. It has spoiled me with regards to the different coffee / espresso drinks I can make. The only challenge is it is noisy. I wake up early and my wife likes to sleep in. Noise travels easily from my kitchen to my bedroom, so I had to find a different place to install the machine to accommodate our lifestyle. But I will never go back to the old way of brewing my coffee... I am spending more on coffee each month with this machine, but it is worth it.
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