Category: Coffee Culture

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  • Cortado vs. Macchiato: Comparing These Small & Milky Espresso Drinks

    Cortado in a glass and macchiato in a cup on a wooden café counter

    Stepping up to the espresso bar can feel like learning a new language. Two drinks that often cause confusion are the Cortado and the Macchiato. They’re both small, espresso-based, and involve milk; but that’s where the similarities end.

    Choosing between them depends entirely on how much milk you like and how forward you want that espresso flavor to be. Don’t worry, the difference is actually quite simple once you break it down.

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