Perfect Americano - Classic espresso with hot water in white mug, simple yet elegant coffee drink
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Americano Recipe - Good Coffee Great Coffee

Master the perfect Americano in Good Coffee, Great Coffee. Learn the correct recipe order, proper cup selection, and avoid the notorious Iced Americano refund bug. This Level 1 recipe is your foundation for all espresso-based drinks.

4
minutes
1
difficulty
1
serving
1
level
EspressoBeginnerWater

🚨 Iced Americano Emergency Fix

Critical Bug: The official recipe shows "Espresso → Ice → Water" but this causes refunds! Use our community-verified "Espresso → Ice → Water" method for 100% success.

At-a-Glance

Unlock Level

Level 1

Cup Type

White mug (hot) / Large glass (iced)

Espresso

1 shot (2 parts)

Water

Fill to green line

Buy Price

8.25 Funds

Sell Price

12.60 Funds

Game Recipe & Information

Americano Recipe

Espresso Shot
1 shot from espresso machine
1 shot
2 parts
Water
Hot or cold water
Fill to line
Green line
Ice (Iced Only)
For iced version only
2 scoops
Exact amount

Game Details

Unlock Level:Level 1
Unlock Cost:8.25 Funds
Recipe Cost:8.25 Funds
Recipe Sale:12.60 Funds
Ingredient Cost:9.50 Funds/shot
Drink Sale:12.60 Funds/shot

Game Story

The Americano is a Level 1 recipe that serves as your introduction to espresso-based drinks. This simple yet essential recipe teaches you the foundation of coffee brewing and prepares you for more complex drinks like Latte and Mocha.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Brew one shot of Espresso in a small cup using the espresso machine.

2

Select the appropriate cup: white mug for hot Americano, large glass for iced Americano.

3

Pour the espresso shot into the selected cup.

4

For Hot Americano: Add hot water until it reaches the green line.

5

For Iced Americano: Add exactly 2 scoops of ice, then cold water to the green line.

💡 Pro Tip

Perfect espresso is key: Always ensure your espresso shot is extracted perfectly with the gauge in the green zone. Poor espresso quality will affect the entire drink!

Common Mistakes & Fixes

Wrong Cup Type

Using small cup for hot Americano or white mug for iced Americano will cause refunds. Always use the correct cup type.

Iced Americano Order Bug

Following the official "Espresso → Ice → Water" order causes refunds. Use our community-verified "Espresso → Ice → Water" method.

Wrong Water Level

Not filling water to the green line or overfilling the cup will result in poor taste and customer complaints.

Poor Espresso Quality

Bad espresso shots affect the final drink. Master the espresso recipe first.

Wrong Ice Amount

Using more or less than exactly 2 scoops of ice for iced Americano will affect the drink ratio and may cause refunds.

Wrong Water Temperature

Using hot water for iced Americano or cold water for hot Americano will make the drink taste wrong and cause complaints.

Hot vs Iced Americano

🔥 Hot Americano

1Espresso shot in small cup
2Transfer to white mug
3Add hot water to green line

Simple and reliable!

❄️ Iced Americano (Bug Alert)

1Espresso shot in small cup
2Transfer to large glass
3Add 2 scoops ice
4Add cold water to green line

Official recipe causes refunds!

🔑 Key Difference

Hot Americano is straightforward, but Iced Americano has a recipe bug. The official game recipe for iced version causes refunds. Always use our community-verified method for iced drinks!

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