The macchiato, meaning “stained” in Italian, is an espresso lightly ‘stained’ with a dollop of foamed milk. This drink offers the bold intensity of espresso balanced with a hint of creamy softness. It’s a favorite for those who enjoy a strong coffee with a subtle twist.
👩🍳 How to Make a Classic Macchiato
Bring the Italian café experience to your home with this quick and easy recipe:
☕ Yield
1 small cup (90ml)
🌱 Ingredients
- 1 shot (30ml) of espresso
- 1 tbsp foamed milk
- Optional but recommended: 2 tbsp caramel for a sweet twist
🔥 How to prepare
- Prepare 1 shot of espresso and pour it into a small cup.
- Foam a small amount of milk until it becomes light and airy.
- Add 1 tablespoon of the foamed milk on top of the espresso, ‘staining’ it lightly.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of caramel for a sweeter variation.
💡 Tip: For a more intense flavor, try making a Doppio!
🎮 Play Conradito Cafézito!
This recipe is based on a game for computers, called Conradito Cafézito, and is available for download and play on the Steam platform! 🚀
In the game, in addition to discovering all the coffee recipes and their curiosities, you also play to grow your coffee shop into a coffee empire! Buy recipes, unlock new ingredients, hire staff, open branches, and plant and harvest your own coffee to sell!
