Macchiato

Name: Macchiato
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Freshly ground espresso; Cold milk

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Prep 5 min
Total 5 min
Servings 1

Many drinks have been called by this name, but this (seemingly simple) traditional Italian recipe is the real deal. The word "macchiato" actually means marked. (photo by Flickr user Charles Haynes) MORE+ LESS-

By TBSP Nate

Updated May 6, 2015

Ingredients

Freshly ground espresso

Cold milk

Steps

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1

Brew one shot of fresh espresso with espresso machine.
2

Steam milk to 160°, and hold the steam wand just below the surface to create foam.
3

Pour milk into espresso to taste and spoon foam on top. It might take a few tries to get your personal ratio right!