Indulge in a Macchiato Bliss | coffee and tea global
A macchiato is an espresso drink with a small amount of steamed or frothed milk on top. The word "macchiato" is Italian for "marked" or "stained".
A latte, cappuccino, and macchiato are all made with espresso. The difference lies in the amount of added steamed or foamed milk, as well as the amount of caffeine in each drink.
Even for the biggest coffee connoisseur, understanding how popular drinks like cappuccinos, lattes, and macchiatos differ in terms of ingredients, caffeine content, and nutritional value can be confusing.
In Australia, the drink is referred to simply as a "macchiato", often shortened to just "mac", and has some variants. A traditional long macchiato is usually a double shot of espresso with a dash of textured milk and most of the glass left empty. In Perth, a 'long mac topped up' is usually ordered, which is a double shot of espresso with the glass filled with textured milk. In Melbourne, a macchiato is a double shot of espresso, a glass half-filled with water, and a dash of textured milk on top. The caffè macchiato has the highest ratio of espresso to milk of any drink made with those ingredients. The intent is that the milk moderates, rather than overwhelms, the taste of the coffee while adding a touch of sweetness. The drink is typically prepared by pouring a small amount of steamed milk directly into a single shot of espresso.
