Americano is a type of espresso that contains only espresso and water and is almost entirely calorie-free. Ideal for a hot summer day, an Americano is a black iced coffee machine made in a drip coffee maker or an espresso with a lot of water. Americano is lighter in flavour. Because the extraction time is usually relatively long (about four or five minutes), caffeine is higher. To make an iced Americano, mix the espresso with water in a 1 part coffee ratio to 3 parts iced water. Add some milk, or syrup if you prefer, and adjust the flavour to suit your personal preference.
How to make American style iced coffee
1、Select a coffee mug (mug) of your choice
2、Select your favourite coffee beans
3、Pour a spoonful into the grinder with a measuring spoon (a good grinder is essential and directly affects the fineness of the ground coffee powder)
4, use the spoon to press the powder cover to tighten the coffee powder (the strength should be just right to demand the loose coffee oil, not thick press too tightly to affect the iced coffee machine out of the coffee)
5: Put the handle of the powder into the iced coffee machine (the iced coffee machine has been fully preheated in advance)
6, put 6 cubes of ice in the cup
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7, pure coffee out of the oven: pure coffee into the cup after the thick there is very attractive, aromatic nose
8, the critical proportioning steps, coffee into the cup after adding hot water ratio is 1:1, then add milk
(into the more decadent taste can not add water directly into the milk if you want to put sugar, please do not put the sugar is best to put a cube of good icing sugar on the market)
Coffee calories are minimal; a 100g cup of Americano has only 2.55 kcal. Drinking a cup of Americano after a meal is effective in breaking down fat. The American-style caffeine in Americano has the effect of promoting lipolysis and releasing fat into the bloodstream, so drinking Americano can also help you lose weight. Generally speaking 4 cups of Americano without sugar and milk in 1 day is enough to achieve the ideal weight loss condition.
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Some scientists believe that coffee is a more rapid and gentle laxative than coarse fibre foods and that it is effective in at least 1 in 3 people, more so in women. The ingredient that helps to flush out the bowels is a fast-acting “humoral hormone” or neurotransmitter mechanism.
In experiments, it has been found that the movement of the large intestine begins to intensify just four minutes after drinking coffee and that this peristaltic effect is strongest in the early morning and becomes weak at night. American coffee has a diuretic effect. However, it is best avoided by people with indigestion, excessive stomach acidity and those prone to insomnia. Coffee roasted at a high temperature has a strong flavour but less caffeine, which is not conducive to weight loss, while Americano with a lighter flavour is more conducive to weight loss. However, it should be noted that pure coffee with no mate, no milk, and no sugar is the only Americano that has a weight loss effect.
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American-style coffee preparation points
1、Apparatus of iced coffee machine
After each use, rinse with clean hot water and dry with an absorbent paper towel or washcloth, so that you can be sure that your coffee utensils are clean.
2、Coffee of iced coffee machine
Try to buy freshly roasted coffee beans. Freshly roasted coffee beans are essential for a top-quality cup of coffee. Buy a small amount of coffee and try to use it up within a predetermined period. It is best if you can buy fresh coffee every week or two.
3. Grinder of iced coffee machine
If you buy whole coffee beans, the best time to grind them is to make the coffee. It is better to use a burr or mill grinder because all the beans are ground to the same size. Blade grinders are less popular as they produce unevenly ground particles. If you usually use a blade grinder at home to grind your coffee, try going to a shop and using a cone grinder. You may be surprised by the results!
4. Water of iced coffee machine
The water you use is essential. If you are using tap water, let the tap run for a few minutes before filling the coffee pot. Remember to use cold water, not distilled or softened water.
5. Ratio of water to coffee
A common rule is six ounces of boiling water (about 175.62ml) to 1 to 2 tbsp (tablespoons) of ground coffee powder. You can adjust this according to your personal preference.
6. Temperature of the water
To get the best refining effect, the water temperature in your iced coffee machine pot should be kept at 90 to 96 degrees Celsius. Too low a temperature will not extract enough and will make the coffee bland and tasteless, too high a temperature will also make the taste worse. If you brew your coffee by hand, let the water boil, but don’t overboil it. Turn off the heat and let the water cool for a minute before brewing the coffee.
Does Americano lose weight?
1, smell – let yourself be immersed in the rich aroma of the coffee, according to research, the scent of iced coffee machine can make people’s mood stable and improve the sensitivity of the five senses, a cup of coffee at work can improve work efficiency, and can stimulate the will to lose weight.
2, taste – 30 minutes to an hour after a meal to taste a cup of rich black coffee (no sugar, milk), caffeine helps digestion after meals and promote fat burning; when you leave work, you may want to have another cup of black coffee, with walking. Generally speaking, 4 cups a day is the ideal amount for weight loss, but note: too much will affect your health and sleep.
3、Exercise: Drink a cup of coffee after a meal and combine it with some simple exercises, such as walking briskly for 10-15 minutes, refusing to take the lift and taking the stairs to the office, sitting on a chair and twisting your upper body, or standing on your tiptoes, all these exercises can help you digest the calories you just consumed.
4. Massage – Massage with boiled coffee grounds to smooth and tighten the skin. Use coffee grounds to mix coffee liquor in areas prone to fat accumulation, such as the belly, thighs and waist, and massage towards the heart to achieve the effect of breaking down fat, and massage in the bath is even more useful.
