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Macchiato
Espresso marked with a dollop of milk foam.
How it differs
Barely any milk, unlike a cortado. Not a latte macchiato, which is milk marked with espresso.
Related
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EspressoA short, concentrated shot pulled under pressure. The base for most café drinks.
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CortadoEspresso cut with roughly equal steamed milk, little foam, usually a small glass.
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Latte MacchiatoSteamed milk first, espresso poured through so it marks the milk in layers.
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CappuccinoEspresso, steamed milk, and a distinct foam cap. Traditionally equal parts.