Where does “caffè americano” come from?
caffè americano (English) comes from Italian caffè americano — an American-style black coffee (a normal espresso topped up with hot water).
caffè americano (English): A drink made of espresso and hot water
Definitions
- A drink made of espresso and hot water
Ancestry of “caffè americano”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italian | caffè americano | an American-style black coffee (a normal espresso topped up with hot water) |