It's like "walking simulator", a derogatory term that got accepted by the community. Starbucks sells a *LOT* of Americanos.
People who do have cast-iron stomachs can treat espresso as "drip but better".
Note espresso machines didn't really catch on in the US until late '80s, early '90s. A friend got his early, & made over half a thermos. Drank it at the pool, went into shock & had to get his stomach pumped.
