• RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    It should be left Americano. It’s called that because Americans couldn’t handle the stronger coffee or espresso and wanted it watered down. Weak. “Americano” is kinda insulting by itself. But whatever works for you.

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      2 days ago

      I used to look down on the Americano, but as I got older I realized sometimes I’m more in the mood for one than espresso or a milky drink.

      It’s the same amount of coffee, just in lower concentration. You can also sip on it longer before you run out.

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      1 day ago

      That’s one theory as of why. The other is a lack of coffee supplies during wartime.

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      1 day ago

      This one is ironic because the macho-mindset of needing to be STRONG and therefor only consuming hard stuff is realy American interpretation of manhood in itself.

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        19 hours ago

        Ya, the macho-mindset is what was offered when joes asked for the rations they were used to, not the other way around and not unique.