Starbucks Americano

Author: Jee Choe

Recreate this easy, cozy hot Starbucks Americano at home with just 2 ingredients.

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 2

Total Time 2

Course Drinks

Yield serving (16 ounces)

Pour 3 shots of espresso into a mug.
Use 3 Nespresso Starbucks espresso pods or pull 3 shots from an espresso machine.
Add hot water.
The water temperature can be adjusted to how hot you like your coffee.

The Starbucks Americano is made with 3 espresso shots, so you'll need 3 capsules. However, feel free to adjust the number of shots by using more or less depending on your preference.
Make the espresso fresh for the best taste.
The only other ingredient in an Americano is water, so try to use hot filtered if possible.
Add more or less water to dilute the espresso to your preferred strength.
Starbucks serves Americanos without milk or sweeteners, but you can add anything you like at home. Try your favorite milk or recreate Starbucks classic syrup.
Starbucks uses a dark roast espresso to make Americanos, but you can use any type of espresso you prefer, like a blonde or medium roast.