Macchiato

Ever wondered how to make a macchiato? Here's a quick step by step on how to make this espresso drink. Fun fact : In Italian, the term "macchiato" translates as "marked" or "stained", meaning a stained or marked coffee.

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Step 1

Grind fresh coffee

A macchiato is usually a double shot of espresso, which requires 18g of coffee.

It is important to use freshly roasted coffee like LG's coffee (roasted on demand and shipped directly).

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Step 2

Pull a double shot of espresso.

You should typically aim for a 2:1 ratio, which translates to 36g of coffee in your cup (if you started with 18g in your portafilter).

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Step 3

Spot your espresso

Froth a very small amount of milk and aim for a rich and smooth foam. Since you will be using very little foam, try to be conscious about the quantity of milk you are frothing to avoid any waste.

Grab a table spoon and add a spoon full of foam on top of your espresso. Voilà!

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