Coffee
Macchiato
A macchiato is espresso “marked” with a small amount of milk or foam, served far smaller than a cappuccino.
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What it means for a café
The source of more counter confusion than any other drink, because the chain version sweetened with syrup and served long bears almost no relation to the Italian original. Cafés that sell both learn to ask which one the customer means.
This page describes macchiato in general. It is not a description of any particular chain’s recipe, and the photograph is not of any named company’s product.
- Typical serve
- 40–60 ml
- Milk
- A spoonful of foam
- Name
- Italian for “stained”
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Espresso
Espresso is a concentrated coffee brewed by forcing hot water under pressure through finely ground beans, served in a small cup.
Cappuccino
A cappuccino is espresso with steamed milk and a thick layer of foam, traditionally served in a cup of around 150–180 ml.
Latte
A latte is espresso with a large volume of steamed milk and a thin layer of microfoam, usually served in a glass or tall cup.
Flat white
A flat white is espresso with steamed milk and a very thin layer of microfoam, served smaller than a latte so the coffee stays forward.
Americano
An americano is espresso diluted with hot water, producing a drink of similar strength to filter coffee but with espresso’s character.
Mocha
A mocha is espresso combined with chocolate and steamed milk, sitting between a coffee and a hot chocolate.
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