Where did the latte macchiato come from - another espresso-based coffee drink...
If you're expecting an interesting story from the early twentieth century, you're probably going to be disappointed this time. Because the history of this coffee is somewhat shrouded in mystery. Most coffee historians are content to say that the latte macchiato first appeared in Italy in the 1880s, and it was essentially nothing more than a "reverse macchiato".
Latte macchiato - espresso on a throne of milk foam
So instead of a drink that is based on fresh espresso poured over hot milk, you have hot milk, milk foam, and only on top of that sits - truly like a throne - the prepared espresso. We'll describe the whole coronation in more detail...
How espresso becomes latte macchiato
- First of all, you need to froth your milk. Use milk with a fat content of 1% or 2%, this will ensure you have the right ratio of protein and fat to produce a good creamy froth.
- Many espresso machines are equipped with a milk nozzle, or you can use a special frother.
- Pour the frothed milk into a special latte macchiato glass.
- Now prepare your espresso and carefully pour it on top of the milk.
The advantage of a coffee drink with such a proportion of milk is that there is no rapid increase in blood pressure due to caffeine. Moreover, milk is a source of valuable nutrients, be it protein or calcium.
Whoever cannot prepare a latte macchiato from conventional milk for some reason (for example, lactose intolerance) has the option of using Alpro's high-quality milk alternatives.
What is the difference between a latte macchiato and a cafe latte?
Many people don't differentiate these coffee drinks in any way, but when you look at the preparation process, there is one major difference. You get a latte by adding frothed milk to espresso. In the case of a latte macchiato, you add the espresso to the frothed milk.
We're usually happy when the skies are cloudless, but you're sure to find plenty of occasions to settle the espresso on a milk cloud and enjoy a latte macchiato.
Choose a quality
Brazil is the world leader in the production and export of extremely high quality coffee beans. The best known and most popular is the 100 Brazil Santos.
Brazil is the world leader in the production and export of extremely high quality coffee beans. The best known and most popular is the 100 Brazil Santos.
Lavado coffee from the mountains of south-eastern Cuba will surprise you almost zero acidity and a distinctive taste of dark chocolate and caramel.
Lavado coffee from the mountains of south-eastern Cuba will surprise you almost zero acidity and a distinctive taste of dark chocolate and caramel.
Do you love cappuccino or caffé latte? Prepare it at home with the help of the hand milk whisk from the Italian company G.A.T. with a capacity of 600ml.
Do you love cappuccino or caffé latte? Prepare it at home with the help of the hand milk whisk from the Italian company G.A.T. with a capacity of 600ml.
GAGGIA Magenta Plus is an automatic coffee machine with integrated grinder, designed and manufactured in Italy. It prepares up to 5 types of beverages.
GAGGIA Magenta Plus is an automatic coffee machine with integrated grinder, designed and manufactured in Italy. It prepares up to 5 types of beverages.
Brazil Santos, Arabica coffee beans
Cuba Lavado, arabica coffee beans
Milk frother G.A.T. Fantasia
Automatic coffee machine GAGGIA Magenta Plus