Americano · Sage/Breville Barista Express · LVL 1

Описание: 🔥 Learn how to make the Perfect Americano on the Breville/Sage Barista Express! This is our Basic (LVL 1), beginner-friendly recipe that requires minimal tools and gadgets. Below, you see a detailed explanation of the ingredients, instructions, and how to prepare the drink. We’ll also explain the choice of tools and techniques we use and how they impact the final shot (See more 👇)

☕ About the Recipe:
An Americano is a smooth, espresso-based coffee with a lighter, more balanced taste achieved by adding hot water to espresso. Unlike a long black, where water is added first, here we extract espresso first, then mix it with hot water for a well-rounded cup.

For this recipe, we used the Loveramics Urban Twisted Glass (180 ml), which fits directly under the portafilter, allowing us to extract espresso straight into it. If you prefer a lighter concentration, you can use a larger 360 ml glass or cup and adjust the water to taste.

☕ Ingredients:
Coffee beans: 17–18 grams (freshly roasted)
Hot water: 120 ml (from an electric kettle or the machine’s hot water spout)

⚙️ Tools:
Breville/Sage Barista Express espresso machine (built-in grinder included)
Tamper (included with machine)
Portafilter
Funnel
Glass or cup (180 ml) for serving

👇 Instructions (Play the video and follow along in real-time):

1️⃣ Prepare the Espresso
Grind 17–18 grams of coffee on a fine setting (around 5–6). Level the coffee grounds by gently tapping the portafilter horizontally with your hand. Tamp evenly with firm pressure. Lock the portafilter into the group head. Press the double shot button and extract 35–40 grams of espresso directly into the 180 ml glass.

2️⃣ Add Hot Water
Use machine’s hot water function. Pour the hot water into the glass over the espresso, allowing it to mix naturally. If you prefer a lighter Americano, use a larger 360 ml glass or cup and add more water.

3️⃣ Serve & Enjoy
Your Americano is ready! Serve immediately and enjoy the smooth, well-balanced flavor. Experiment with different water-to-espresso ratios to find your perfect strength.

4️⃣ Clean Up
Knock out used coffee grounds. Rinse the portafilter and wipe the group head clean.

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