{"id":3697,"date":"2026-06-30T17:36:52","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T15:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esperanto.coffee\/blog\/how-to-make-american-coffee-proportions-and-secrets-for-a-perfect-result\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T17:37:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T15:37:33","slug":"how-to-make-american-coffee-proportions-and-secrets-for-a-perfect-result","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esperanto.coffee\/en\/blog\/how-to-make-american-coffee-proportions-and-secrets-for-a-perfect-result\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make American Coffee? Proportions and Secrets for a Perfect Result"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

American coffee is much more than diluted espresso; it is an extraction ritual that enhances the most subtle notes of specialty beans. Today, preparing a perfect cup requires technique, precision, and the right raw material. <\/p>\n\n

<\/a>What Is the Difference Between Regular Coffee and American Coffee?<\/h2>\n\n

To properly understand this beverage, it is necessary to compare it with traditional espresso (the “regular coffee” in Italy) and with caf\u00e9-style “American” coffee.<\/p>\n\n

Characteristic<\/strong><\/td>Espresso (Regular)<\/strong><\/td>Filter Coffee<\/strong><\/td>American Coffee (Caf\u00e9-Style)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Brewing Method<\/strong><\/td>High pressure (9 bar)<\/td>Gravity \/ Drip<\/td>Espresso + Hot water<\/td><\/tr>
Contact time<\/strong><\/td>25 – 30 seconds<\/td>4 – 6 minutes<\/td>Mixed<\/td><\/tr>
Body and consistency<\/strong><\/td>Dense, with compact crema<\/td>Light, clean, no residue<\/td>Light, with crema residue<\/td><\/tr>
Caffeine content<\/strong><\/td>Lower per cup (25-30 ml)<\/td>Higher per cup<\/strong> due to infusion<\/td>Same as base espresso<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n

<\/a>What Type of Coffee Is Used to Make American Coffee?<\/h2>\n\n

The success of this beverage depends almost entirely on the raw material. Not all beans behave the same way when subjected to a long filtration process. <\/p>\n\n