

Either way, it’s pretty small and often surprises customers who are used to the super-sized glorified latte-style drink that’s usually served at coffee chains. This drink is usually served in an espresso glass or small, white ceramic cup. If you’re at a coffee shop and just ask for a “macchiato,” this is what you’re going to get. Regardless of whether you’re drinking an espresso macchiato or a latte macchiato, you’re getting lots of either steamed milk or espresso with just a dash of the other ingredient. The word “macchiato” means “marked” or “stained,” which is a pretty good clue to what the drink is all about.
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Originating in Cuba, it’s actually made with sweetened condensed milk, as fresh milk was historically always much harder to come by.Like Free Coffee? Get your first bag free with an Atlas Coffee World Tour Click here to get the deal

Whilst Spanish coffee culture might not get the same recognition as its European cousin, it’s national coffee, the Cortado, has in fact hit the high streets of London as an extremely popular way of enjoying a quick espresso. We’re now hopping across a couple of borders on our way to Spain, the home of the Cortado.Single espresso served with equal parts steamed milk We love our Organic Intense Roast for a macchiato it's punchy, molasses heavy flavour is well complimented by a dollop of steamed milk. Normally, milk after meals (or really any time in the afternoon) is frowned upon in Italy, but the Macchiato gives people the chance to sneak in a tiny bit of dairy.

The milk is not meant to overwhelm the espresso in any way, but is rather there just to add a tiny bit of flavour, or - for those who struggle with a straight black coffee - take the edge off the dark, rich, and quite often acidic, beans. The word macchiato roughly translates to ‘ marked’, coming from the fact that the espresso is essentially just dashed with a small amount of milk (we’re talking 1-2 teaspoons here).A simple measure of espresso served with a spot of steamed milk, it’s got the highest ratio of espresso to milk of any drink made with these two ingredients - so can be thought of as a sort of halfway house between a simple black espresso and and more milky cappuccino. The Macchiato is a staple of Italian culture.Single espresso served with 1-2 tsp of warm (foamed) milk

They’re both short, they’re both rich, and they’re both classic European recipes - but the little differences between the two make a big difference when it comes to sipping your morning espresso. Espresso with steamed milk - that’s pretty much how most people would describe a Macchiato or Cortado, and they wouldn’t be far wrong.
