Seeking Best version for Americanos - Barista Exchange2024-03-29T13:02:01Zhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/seeking-best-version-for-americanos?commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A1503029&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI agree with John.
Depending…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2014-01-13:1688216:Comment:15030292014-01-13T11:46:57.090ZBradyhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/Brady
<p>I agree with John.</p>
<p>Depending on your espresso, 8-10 oz is a pretty good double americano. Scaling up from there, your 12 would be 2 or 3 shots, 16 would be 3 or 4, and a 20 (if you offer it) would be 4 or 5 plus a signed waiver from the customer's cardiologist.</p>
<p>Please note that this is based on the notion of a .75-1.0 fl oz shot, a pair of which have been extracted from 16-18g of freshly ground coffee in an appropriate time. Smaller or larger shots or baskets will change the…</p>
<p>I agree with John.</p>
<p>Depending on your espresso, 8-10 oz is a pretty good double americano. Scaling up from there, your 12 would be 2 or 3 shots, 16 would be 3 or 4, and a 20 (if you offer it) would be 4 or 5 plus a signed waiver from the customer's cardiologist.</p>
<p>Please note that this is based on the notion of a .75-1.0 fl oz shot, a pair of which have been extracted from 16-18g of freshly ground coffee in an appropriate time. Smaller or larger shots or baskets will change the equation.</p>
<p>When done properly they are delicious, though most places make them far too weak (a good thing, given the taste of many of their espresso.)</p> First, I would recommend addi…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2014-01-13:1688216:Comment:15026932014-01-13T06:13:28.912ZJohn Phttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JohnP49
<p>First, I would recommend adding a smaller size and eliminating the largest size. If your espresso is good, people who want Americanos will want the smaller options. Always.</p>
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<p>Based on your question, I would recommend 2 shots for the 12 and 3 shots for the 16. I would also do 2 shots for an 8, and not consider the 20.</p>
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<p>For us, we do everything std. double shot because those who want larger are not really interested in the espresso, and can add shots if they like.</p>
<p>First, I would recommend adding a smaller size and eliminating the largest size. If your espresso is good, people who want Americanos will want the smaller options. Always.</p>
<p></p>
<p>Based on your question, I would recommend 2 shots for the 12 and 3 shots for the 16. I would also do 2 shots for an 8, and not consider the 20.</p>
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<p>For us, we do everything std. double shot because those who want larger are not really interested in the espresso, and can add shots if they like.</p>