Cortado
The purist's Spanish benchmark. A concentrated double espresso shot cut precisely 1:1 with warm, silky micro-textured milk. Zero syrups, zero fluff—just deep espresso crema tamed into a velvety, origin-forward sipper.
The textured milk tempers the bitter extraction edge without muting origin chocolate and toasted nut notes, leaving a dense, lingering finish.
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 Nespresso Ispirazione Roma capsule into an espresso cup.
Steam 2 1/2 tbsp of milk until hot and slightly frothed.
Pour the steamed milk into 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