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The macchiato is the perfect way to kick your day off in a refreshing, energizing, and delicious way. We take our coffee seriously, so we select only the finest coffee beans. For you, we roast them. Then we slow-pour them over ice and make just one cup at a time, not an entire pot. Fortified with 20 vitamins and minerals, Macchiato in a Bottle is naturally decaffeinated and helps to fight fat. It tastes like Italy.
What is a macchiato?
This recipe for espresso macchiato is the original Italian version of the drink. If you are ordering a macchiato from a specialty coffee shop or in Italy, this is most likely what you will be served. An espresso macchiato is a beverage that combines two Italian favorites – espresso and cappuccino. It is prepared by steaming milk with shots of espresso, pouring the milk over the espresso, and then topping it off with foam. The result is a drink that has a rich, strong flavor of espresso but prepared in a more food-friendly way.
The traditional latte macchiato is an Italian drink originating in the North and Central regions of Italy. It can be found in most cafes that serve coffee, but not nearly as often as a regular latte. The traditional latte macchiato is best recognized for its role in shaping the drink’s distinctive appearance. A unique dot of caramel-colored foam, or a dollop of textured milk, is placed on top of the drink. This is done to show the customer how much effort has gone into making the latte macchiato. Because it is so distinguishable and rare, customers will always remember the cafe with exceptional quality when they see the dot on top of their drink.
History of the Macchiato
Macchiato’s small espresso shot is carefully blended with a large amount of steamed milk, resulting in a milky taste and softer acidity than the straight espresso. Some say that macchiato is milder than regular espresso, making it able to be drunk during the day. However, this depends on the person and his or her tolerance for caffeine.
The biggest reason that Italian espresso differs from American espresso is the ratio of espresso to milk. Italian espresso contains a much higher percentage of espresso compared to American lattes. Italians believe that this is what makes the flavor so rich and bold, instead of watered-down like American versions.
Macchiatos seem to be a contradiction in terms, but they are one of the most popular drinks across Europe and they can be found at nearly any coffee shop. The word macchiato means “stained” or “marked”. This refers to the traditional method of brewing this espresso drink which involves pouring a small amount of milk directly into the beverage, over a shot of espresso, letting it coat the top of the cup. This process is called marking. Italians do this to enjoy a stronger first cup in the morning and to have a lighter cup for their second drink in the afternoon.
How to Make Macchiato
While it may be called by a different name in other countries, in the United States, latte macchiato is a coffee drink made with espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam. The espresso is concentrated on top of the milk. An espresso macchiato, meanwhile, is very much like latte except that it doesn’t have any steamed milk at all – just a little bit of hot milk instead.
