Americano vs espresso: what’s the difference?
An espresso is short, concentrated and intense. An Americano is espresso lengthened with hot water: a longer, easier-drinking black coffee. Both are on the MRJADE menu, from 7 AM.
What is the difference between an Americano and an espresso?
An espresso is a short, concentrated shot of coffee. An Americano is espresso lengthened with hot water, so it is a longer, milder, easier-drinking black coffee. The difference is the water.
At MRJADE, the Americano is a double espresso lengthened with hot water, and the Espresso is available single or double.
| Espresso | Americano | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A short, concentrated shot | Espresso lengthened with hot water |
| Taste | Concentrated and intense | Bold but easier-drinking |
| Volume | Small | More volume |
| Milk | None | None |
| Best if you want | A quick, intense hit | A black coffee to sip slowly |
These are typical differences. Sizes and recipes vary by café.
Three black coffees, side by side.
Descriptions follow our menu.
| Drink | Menu | What it is | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | Hot coffee | Single or double. Short, concentrated and intense | Maximum coffee intensity |
| Americano | Hot coffee | Double espresso lengthened with hot water | Long, strong and clean |
| Iced Americano | Cold coffee | Espresso and chilled water over ice, with no milk in the way | Bold and refreshing |
Order it if…
A quick way to choose.
You want maximum intensity
Order the Espresso, single or double. It is the foundation beneath much of our coffee menu.
You want a longer black coffee
Order the Americano. A double espresso lengthened with hot water gives you more volume to sip.
You want it cold
Order the Iced Americano, or compare it with cold brew.
You want a touch of milk
Try a Macchiato: see macchiato vs latte, or the flat white guide.
More MRJADE coffee guides.
From specialty coffee to hours.
| Macchiato vs latte | A touch of milk, or a lot |
|---|---|
| Flat white vs latte vs cappuccino | Milk, foam and strength compared |
| Cold brew vs iced coffee | How they differ |
| Specialty coffee in Downtown Dubai | Espresso, V60 and Turkish coffee |
| Coffee shop open now | Live hours and directions |
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Key takeaways
- An espresso is short and concentrated. An Americano is espresso lengthened with hot water.
- Neither has milk. The Americano just has more volume and a milder sip.
- MRJADE serves Espresso (single or double), Americano and Iced Americano.
- Want intense? Espresso. Want to sip? Americano. Want it cold? Iced Americano.
- Open from 7 AM daily at Burj Crown on Emaar Boulevard.
Americano vs espresso: your questions
Short answers before you order.
What is the difference between an Americano and an espresso?
Water. An espresso is short, concentrated and intense. An Americano is espresso lengthened with hot water, so it is a longer, easier-drinking black coffee with more volume.
What is an Americano?
An Americano is a black coffee made by adding hot water to espresso. At MRJADE it is a double espresso lengthened with hot water: bold but easier-drinking, with more volume.
What is an espresso?
An espresso is a small, concentrated shot of coffee, served without milk. At MRJADE you can have it single or double, and it is the foundation beneath much of the coffee menu.
Which is stronger, an Americano or an espresso?
An espresso tastes stronger per sip because it is concentrated. An Americano tastes milder because of the added water. Caffeine depends on how many espresso shots are in the cup, not on the drink name.
Is an Americano just watered-down espresso?
Not really. The water is added on purpose to make a longer, smoother cup, so you can sip it slowly while keeping the character of the coffee.
Which should I order if I want something to sip slowly?
An Americano. It has more volume, so it lasts longer than a short espresso.
Does MRJADE serve an Americano and an espresso?
Yes. Both are on our hot coffee menu at Burj Crown on Emaar Boulevard in Downtown Dubai. There is also an Iced Americano on the cold coffee menu.
What is an Iced Americano?
At MRJADE, the Iced Americano is espresso and chilled water over ice: a clean, bold black coffee with no milk in the way.
What if I want milk in my coffee?
Try a Macchiato for a touch of frothy milk, or a Flat White for silky steamed milk. See our macchiato vs latte guide and our flat white, latte and cappuccino guide.
What time can I get an Americano or espresso at MRJADE?
We open at 7 AM every day. We close at 11 PM Sunday to Thursday and at midnight on Friday and Saturday. Hours can change on public holidays, so check our Google Business listing before you travel.
Your black coffee is on the Boulevard.
MRJADE Coffee, R01, Burj Crown, Emaar Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, UAE.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 7 AM–11 PM · Friday–Saturday 7 AM–12 AM
