CharlemagneInSweats t1_it4dvrm wrote on October 20, 2022 at 9:08 PM

When making an americano, what goes in the cup first, the shots or the water?

LuckyPotter777 OP t1_it6wj5n wrote on October 21, 2022 at 11:25 AM

Ok, Starbucks standards call for the shots, then the water. However, I prefer to mix the cream and sugar with the water, then pour the shots on top like our macchiato.

CharlemagneInSweats t1_it80k6b wrote on October 21, 2022 at 4:29 PM

That would make me crazy. Stick to the standard.

adventurepony t1_itrxplu wrote on October 25, 2022 at 9:19 PM

But an americano is just espresso and water..

LuckyPotter777 OP t1_itsm8mu wrote on October 26, 2022 at 12:19 AM

some people order with cream and sugar, so i was explaining what went where at the point of preparation in the drinks