What Is A Macchiato?
The name "Macchiato" comes from the fact that the barista needs to show the waiter the difference between espresso and espresso with a small amount of milk, which is "marked". The idea is reflected in the Portuguese name of the drink: caf é pingado, which means a drop of coffee.
Today, identifying various espresso beverages on the cafe menu can be challenging. You may be able to quickly identify the premium espresso or cappuccino in front of you, but can you identify Macchiato? This book shows you how to brew traditional espresso Macchiato and how to identify real Macchiato drinks instead of caramel drinks with water.
This is an e-book about Macchiato. What is Macchiato? Macchiato is an espresso with a little steamed milk. The ratio of coffee to milk in Macchiato is closest to that of espresso, rather than in other espresso based drinks, so its taste is closest to espresso. Get more about coffee >>