What are the different types of macchiato coffee?
Two main types: the espresso macchiato, one espresso shot marked with 1-2 teaspoons of steamed milk, and the latte macchiato, steamed milk with a shot of espresso on top. Nescafe and Lavazza also describe a double (two-shot) macchiato, and regional versions such as the Australian long and short macchiato.
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Espresso macchiato
The classic. Nescafe describes a shot of espresso “diluted slightly by 1-2 teaspoons of steamed milk,” the “stain.” It is served in a short glass and has the highest ratio of espresso to milk. Lavazza describes it as a shot of espresso topped with a very small amount of steamed milk. Macchiato means “marked” or “stained” in Italian.
Latte macchiato
The reverse. Nescafe says it adds a shot or half a shot of espresso to steamed milk, topped with milk foam, and serves it in a tall glass as a sweeter, layered drink. Lavazza says it is mostly foamed milk, “marked” with espresso on top.
Double macchiato
A macchiato made with two shots of espresso, called a doppio macchiato in Italian.
Regional versions
- Short macchiato (Australia): one espresso shot with milk.
- Long macchiato (Australia): two shots with milk.
- Long mac topped up (Perth): a double shot in a glass, topped with textured milk.
- Melbourne version: two shots, a glass half filled with water and a dash of frothed milk.
Does the caramel macchiato count?
The Nescafe and Lavazza pages we read do not describe a caramel macchiato, so we do not cover it here. Cafe recipes and sizes differ, so ask what a shop means by “macchiato” before you order.
Which has more milk?
The latte macchiato, by a wide margin. Exact amounts are not standardized in the pages we read.
People also ask
What kinds of macchiato are there?
The espresso macchiato and the latte macchiato are the two main types. Double macchiato and regional versions such as the Australian long and short macchiato are also described by Lavazza.
What is the difference between an espresso macchiato and a latte macchiato?
An espresso macchiato is espresso with 1-2 teaspoons of steamed milk. A latte macchiato is mostly steamed, foamed milk marked with espresso, served in a tall glass.
What does macchiato mean?
It means marked or stained in Italian, because the espresso is marked with milk or the milk with espresso.
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