Classic Espresso Macchiato
A strong espresso marked with a small dollop of frothed milk.
Calibrated with precision kitchen ratios to bring third-wave cafe balance to your home machine—balancing clean extraction clarity against luxurious dairy texture.
Formulated by roaster or equipment manufacturer test kitchens.
Recalibrates coffee base, pod/puck dose, and steps below for your counter machine.
Scaled Ingredients
Latte Base
Step-by-Step Procedure
Brew one shot of espresso directly into your serving cup.
Steam 1/2 cup of milk until it is velvety smooth with a thin layer of foam.
Using a spoon, dollop a small amount of frothed milk on top of the espresso.
Warm the mug first so the milk and coffee stay hot to the last sip.
*Estimates from standard package labels and USDA reference values. Actual caffeine varies by bean, roast and extraction.
Build Your Coffee Bar
Recommended gear & pantry essentials for this drink
Roaster / Pod Pairing
A bold Cometeer roast or Nespresso capsule to match this build
Glassware Spec
Coupe, Collins, or heat-resistant highball for optimal visual layers
Texture & Aeration
Handheld microfrother or cobbler shaker for rich dense foam
Sweetened Condensed Milk
Longevity Brand (Ông Thọ) or Eagle Brand full-fat dairy