What is a macchiato coffee?

A macchiato is similar to a cappuccino and a latte, but the main difference is the coffee, milk, and foam ratio. A traditional macchiato is just a shot of espresso garnished with a small amount of steamed milk, but there are also flavored and iced versions you can try as well. read more

Caffè macchiato, sometimes called espresso macchiato, 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. read more

Macchiato can have foam on it, but it's usually a small layer of microfoam to allow the taste of the espresso to shine. Using high quality espresso beans in macchiato is essential, as it's the primary flavor of the drink. read more