Americano?!

Americano?

whenever i go to starbucks i get a venti iced americano. i always order the same, "can i have a venti iced americano, please?" thats all i normally have to say, but yesterday the barrista asked if i wanted water in it!!! what does that mean??? doesnt it already come with water???? aaaah!!! i didnt know what to answer.... so i said yes... its strong anyway.... so, what does that mean, with water???? and how many shot of expresso are in a venti iced americano??? and i once ordered this at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf and the barrista said it was just an iced coffee... whats the difference... if you know.... please help!!!! i dont think i can go on without knowing!!!

ah! i work at starbucks. iced americanos always come with water, and so do the hot ones. it's normal for one to ask if you'd like room in the americano for cream and sugar, but not for water. that person was obviously un-experienced and had no idea what he/she was making. and no, it's not the same as an iced coffee. iced coffee has milk in it, and no espresso. coffee and espresso are much different. espresso is the equivalent of one cup of coffee. hope that helps (: