How to Make a Cafe Macchiato

If you're looking for a new twist on an espresso, try a café macchiato. Although the name may be difficult to pronounce and is even harder to spell, the drink is easy to make. It's a great way to jumpstart the morning, perk up an afternoon or wind down a wonderful evening.

Instructions

1. Buy top quality espresso. Use finely ground espresso beans and brew in an espresso machine, a stovetop press or a coffee maker.

2. Steam a small amount of milk using a steam wand or by heating the milk on the stovetop. Use a whisk to heat the milk evenly until it's steamy and frothy.

3. Pour the freshly brewed coffee into an espresso cup or a small coffee cup.

4. Mix a teaspoon of sugar into the espresso. Serve the espresso without sugar if you prefer.

5. Top the café macchiato with the frothy steamed milk. There should be about 80 percent coffee and 20 percent milk.

Tips & Warnings

• Understand that a café macchiato is different from most other coffee drinks containing milk because you don't blend it together, and it contains more coffee than a traditional latte.