Latte macchiato Latte macchiato Latte macchiato () is a coffee beverage; the name literally means "stained milk". This refers to the method of preparation, wherein the milk is "stained" by the addition of espresso. Latte macchiato differs significantly from caffè latte in several ways. First, in a latte macchiato, espresso is added to milk, rather than milk to espresso as in a caffè latte. Second, a latte macchiato features more foam, rather than simply hot milk. A latte macchiato often uses only half an espresso shot or less. Finally, a latte macchiato is often a "layered" drink, rather than being mixed as
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