A warm and wonderful coffee recipe
How to prepare the perfect Espresso Macchiato
An Espresso Macchiato is a simple yet delicious coffee drink featuring a shot of espresso topped with a small amount of frothy milk. To make it, brew a fresh shot of espresso and then add a dollop of steamed milk foam on top. The milk softens the strong espresso flavour while keeping its boldness intact, creating a rich and balanced taste.
This quick and easy drink is perfect to enjoy on its own or paired with dessert.
Prep time: About 5–10 minutes
Serves: 1
Ingredients for Espresso Macchiato
1 serving of espresso, we recommend Espresso Guatemala
80 ml milk
Chocolate flakes
Supplies:
Compatible coffee machine
1 glass (150 ml)
Milk frother
Preparation Espresso Macchiato
1
Add milk to the milk frother and start frothing.
2
Warm up the coffee machine.
3
Add the coffee capsule and brew the coffee into the glass you want to use.
4
Now, add 1 large tablespoon of milk froth on top of the espresso.
5
This way you have about ⅔ espresso and on top of that ⅓ milk froth.
6
You can also add chocolate flakes on top of the espresso macchiato as a garnish.
7
Your espresso macchiato is now ready to be served!
Do you like a full-flavoured espresso with a subtle milk taste? Then you should definitely try this recipe! Because there are only a few ingredients, this recipe is easy to make and you will be sure to really enjoy it. Would you rather make a decaffeinated espresso macchiato? That is no problem at all. You can simply replace the espresso coffee capsule with a decaffeinated coffee capsule.
Are you a real espresso lover and would you like to make a double espresso macchiato? Instead of making a single shot of espresso, you can make a double shot in the same glass and then add the milk foam on top to create a double espresso macchiato experience.
Tip: Would you like to make a delicious dish to go with this espresso macchiato? We have a recipe for choco spoons. This chocolate combination will complete your espresso macchiato experience.
What is in an Espresso Macchiato?
An Espresso Macchiato is made with a shot of espresso “stained” or “marked” with a small amount of steamed milk foam. It highlights the strong espresso flavour with just a touch of creaminess.
Is an Espresso Macchiato stronger than an Espresso?
No, an Espresso Macchiato isn’t stronger than a straight espresso. It’s essentially an espresso shot with a small amount of milk foam added, so the espresso’s strength remains mostly the same.
Is an Espresso Macchiato stronger than a Cappuccino?
Yes, an Espresso Macchiato is stronger than a cappuccino because it has much less milk. A cappuccino includes equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and foam, which dilutes the espresso’s intensity more than a macchiato does.
What is the difference between a Latte and an Espresso Macchiato?
A latte has a shot of espresso with a large amount of steamed milk and a small layer of foam, resulting in a creamy, milky coffee. An Espresso Macchiato has just a shot of espresso marked with a small dollop of milk foam, making it much stronger and less milky than a latte. Whether you prefer creamy or intense, L’OR’s range of coffee capsules lets you enjoy both styles easily at home.
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