Caffè macchiato

Not to be confused with a drink with a similar name, latte macchiato.
Caffè macchiato

A caffè macchiato

Caffè macchiato
Type Hot
Color Black, dark brown, beige, light brown, white

Caffè macchiato ( /kafˈfɛ mmakˈkjaːto/ ),[1] sometimes called espresso macchiato,[2][3] is an espresso coffee drink with a small amount of milk, usually foamed. In Italian, macchiato means "stained" or "spotted" so the literal translation of caffè macchiato is "stained coffee", or coffee with a spot of milk.

History

The origin of the name "macchiato" stems from baristas needing to show the serving waiters the difference between an espresso and an espresso with a tiny bit of milk in it; the latter was "marked". The idea is reflected in the Portuguese name for the drink: café pingado, meaning coffee with a drop.[4]

Preparation

See also: latte macchiato and caffè latte.

The caffè macchiato has the highest ratio of espresso to milk of any drink made with those ingredients. The intent is that the milk moderates, rather than overwhelms, the taste of the coffee while adding a touch of sweetness. The drink is typically prepared by pouring a small amount of steamed milk directly into a single shot of espresso.[5] One recipe calls for 1-2 teaspoons of milk heated to 140-150F (60-65C).[6]

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References

  1. In isolation, macchiato is pronounced [makˈkjaːto].
  2. "Milk Frothing Guide", CoffeeGeek.com, 13 June 2012
  3. "Espresso Macchiato", Starbucks.com, June 2012
  4. "How to order coffee in Portugal".
  5. Davids, Kenneth (1997). Espresso: The Ultimate Coffee. Cole Group. ISBN 1564265579.
  6. Moldvaer, Anette (2014). Coffee Obsession. Dorling Kindersley Limited. pp. 150–151.

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