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
Bica (coffee) a belief among many (Lisbon) locals that states "Bica" as an acronym for "Beba isto com açúcar", which literally means "Drink this with sugar". Following mass immigration post-World War II, Bica coffee is now served in Montreal. Bica (coffee) Bica is one term used in certain areas of Portugal for a "café" (coffee in Portuguese) that is similar to espresso, but longer than its Italian counterpart and a little bit smoother in taste, due to Portuguese roasting being slightly lighter than the Italian one. In almost all regions in Portugal it is simply called 'um café' (a coffee in Portuguese)