Macchiato

An espresso 'stained' with a touch of milk foam. Almost an espresso.

Which coffee

Full-bodied base — Blend, Colombia.

E.g. roasters: Belleville (FR) · Syra Coffee (ES)

Base

1 espresso

Milk

15 ml

Foam

A spoonful

Balance

espresso + a touch of foam

Milk at

60 °C

Difficulty

1/3

Steps

1Pull an espresso.

2Spoon a dollop of milk foam in the centre.

'Macchiato' = stained: just a touch of milk, no more.
Not to be confused with a latte macchiato (the reverse: lots of milk stained with coffee).

Latte macchiato — A tall glass of foamed milk, stained with espresso.

The Coffee-Note take

If you like espresso but sometimes find it harsh, the macchiato is the smallest step toward softness.

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