Americano is usually espresso watered down most everywhere, no? I guess I just assume it’s not what Americans generically call “black coffee” which is drip coffee. If I ordered Americano most places outside the US I’d expect the espresso version, not drip.
You’re right, that’s what it is, but I think it’s a misappropriated loanword. If you go to a diner and order un americano you’ll get instant coffee with sugar or cream on the side.
Americano is usually espresso watered down most everywhere, no? I guess I just assume it’s not what Americans generically call “black coffee” which is drip coffee. If I ordered Americano most places outside the US I’d expect the espresso version, not drip.
You’re right, that’s what it is, but I think it’s a misappropriated loanword. If you go to a diner and order un americano you’ll get instant coffee with sugar or cream on the side.