A macchiato is an espresso with a dollop of frothed milk on top. The word “macchiato” in Italian means spotted, and that’s what you want to do when you make this; gently spot the espresso with some foam and, like the Italians would say, “piano, piano” (gently, gently).
Note: Some cafes tend to add syrups to a coffee and call it macchiato, but we’re sticking to the classic.
Ingredients
- One shot of espresso
- Fresh, cold milk, either dairy or plant-based. Whole-fat dairy milk, soy or oat milk will froth best.
Equipment
Recipe
- Make the shot of espresso directly into the small glass
- Fill the milk jug to the minimum amount. Steam the milk to 130 – 150F. You can use a thermometer to get a feel for how hot this feels in your hand. This is called stretching the milk.
- With a spoon, scoop out dry foam, which has a light and fluffy texture, gently place it on top of the espresso. It should sit on top like an island.
- Enjoy!