Macchiato vs Latte
Espresso macchiato = a shot 'marked' with a spoon of foam. Latte macchiato = milk 'marked' with a streak of espresso. Both are tiny-foam vs milky opposites of a latte.
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Espresso Machine
Pull the shot to stain or build on.
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Quick comparison
| Pick | Why we like it | |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso Machine | Pull the shot to stain or build on. | View → |
| Steaming Pitcher | Foam for the mark. | View → |
| Demitasse Cup | Serve a real macchiato small. | View → |
Espresso Machine
Editor’s PickPull the shot to stain or build on.
- + Base
- + Fast
- + PID
- − Top of budget
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Foam for the mark.
- + Control
- + Cheap
- + Quality
- − Practice
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Serve a real macchiato small.
- + Proper
- + Cheap
- + Cute
- − Extra
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Buying advice
Order a macchiato when you want espresso forward; a latte when you want milk forward. The names sound similar, the cups don't.
FAQ
Strongest?
Espresso macchiato - almost pure shot.
Sweetest?
Latte, with all that milk.
Confusing names?
Yes - 'latte macchiato' is the milky one.
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