How to Make a Cortado
A cortado is espresso 'cut' with a small amount of warm milk (no foam), so it's stronger than a latte and less milky than a cappuccino. About 1:1 espresso to milk.
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Espresso Machine
Double shot base.
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Editorial note: this guide is compiled from published manufacturer guidance, general best practices, and aggregated owner experience — not hands-on testing. Always follow your machine’s official manual.
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| Small Glass | 4 oz glass for the right ratio. | View → |
Espresso Machine
Editor’s PickDouble shot base.
- + Strong
- + Fast
- − Cost
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Warms (not foams) the milk.
- + Warm milk
- + Easy
- − Pricey
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4 oz glass for the right ratio.
- + Right size
- + Cheap
- − Fragile
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Buying advice
Pull a double shot, add an equal amount of steamed (not foamy) milk. The result is intense but rounded - no foam cap.
FAQ
Ratio?
Roughly 1:1 espresso to warm milk.
Foam?
Minimal - just warm milk.
Glass size?
4 oz / 120 ml.
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