Iced Americano: How to Order It (and Make It Taste Better)

An iced americano is espresso shots over ice topped with water — strong, low calorie and endlessly customizable. The orders below show how people adjust the shots and what they add.

Order it like this

How to order these without fumbling

  • A grande is three shots — ask for an extra shot before you ask for a bigger size.
  • "Light water" or an extra shot keeps it from tasting diluted.
  • A splash of oatmilk or one pump of syrup softens it without many calories.

All iced americano

Questions people ask

How many shots are in an iced americano?

Typically two in a tall, three in a grande and four in a venti.

Is an iced americano stronger than cold brew?

Per ounce, cold brew usually has more caffeine. An americano tastes sharper because it's espresso diluted with water.

How many calories are in an iced americano?

About 15 calories black — essentially just the espresso.

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