Our take on Starbucks Aerocano is simple: it is an airier version of an ordinary iced Americano. Nothing about it feels fundamentally different to us. The airy texture is the distinction.
You can see that idea in the cup: dark coffee underneath, a generous golden layer of foam above it. It looks a little more elaborate than the usual iced coffee. Our impression of the drink itself is much more straightforward.
What changes in an Aerocano?
Starbucks explains that its baristas aerate espresso to create a fine layer of foam and a cascading effect in the cup. Its Australian guide contrasts that technique with an iced Americano made with espresso, water and ice.
That explains the name and the appearance. For us, it also sets the right expectation: familiar coffee, with more air in the texture. We would not describe it as a completely new coffee experience. If you already know an iced Americano, you have a useful starting point.
The sign in our photograph also shows a Yuzu Aerocano, labelled as a citrus variation. That is a separate version; the plain Americano comparison here is about the standard Aerocano.
A coffee to find on the menu
Aerocano is a café drink. Look for it on your local Starbucks menu or ask at the counter; availability varies by market and store.
Some things belong in the journal simply because they caught our attention. A coffee break is enough of a reason.
And this one needs very little ceremony: an Americano, made airy. That is the thought we wanted to keep.
For another small pause in the day, continue with the art of everyday rituals.
Sources & further reading
- Starbucks Australia: What is Aerocano?https://www.starbucks.com.au/stories/coffee-and-products/the-question-on-everyones-lips-what-is-aerocano/
- Starbucks Singapore: Aerocano and Yuzu Aerocanohttps://www.starbucks.com.sg/menu/beverages/aerocanotm
A life well considered.
