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Espresso macchiato

An espresso marked with a small amount of milk or foam. This is much smaller than a latte macchiato.

A small milk-marked espresso beside a bowl of coffee beans.Illustrative drink portrait · AI generated

Make it at home.

  1. Prepare an espresso.
  2. Add a small spoonful of textured milk or foam.
  3. Keep the espresso as the main part of the drink.

Follow your equipment instructions. Hot liquid and steam require care. Milk alternatives can change the texture.

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A QUESTION OF PROPORTION

A serving.
Not a full vessel.

Macchiato names are used differently on some menus. Specify espresso macchiato when you want the small version.

Schematic capacity view. Amounts are illustrative serving volumes, including foam space; espresso recipe weights are separate. Café recipes and actual vessels vary.

70 ml capacity0 ml
40ml example
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Espresso macchiato: Make it at home.; A serving. Not a full vessel.; Reference & scope

Equipment to consider

Choose for the way you use it.

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Model matched · suitability first

Baratza Encore ESP, Black

A grinder candidate for espresso and filter routines. Confirm the regional electrical version and allow room for the hopper and grounds bin.

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Timemore Black Mirror Basic 2.0 scale

A scale-and-timer option for repeatable brewing. Check that its platform fits your espresso machine drip tray or brewing vessel.

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Compare before you choose

Match the task and setup before considering price. These notes are editorial research, not performance scores.

Product optionFit and limits to check
Baratza Encore ESP, BlackA grinder candidate for espresso and filter routines. Confirm the regional electrical version and allow room for the hopper and grounds bin.
Timemore Black Mirror Basic 2.0 scaleA scale-and-timer option for repeatable brewing. Check that its platform fits your espresso machine drip tray or brewing vessel.
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