Do you know the difference between a cappuccino, a latte macchiato and a milk coffee? The ingredients for the coffee specialties are almost identical, but there are significant differences in taste and appearance.
What is a cappuccino?
Visually, the three coffee specialties are usually very easy to tell apart. The cappuccino is preferably served in a very bulbous cup. The latte macchiato in a tall glass and the milk coffee in a large coffee cup.
The cappuccino consists of about 1/3 espresso, which comes first in the cappuccino cup, and 2/3 slightly frothed, creamy, warm milk. This order allows the crema from the espresso to settle on the milk froth. This creates the characteristic appearance and the basis for a special latte art, in which beautiful motifs are created through the skilful interplay of crema and milk foam.
What is a latte macchiato?
The latte macchiato is known for its three layers, which naturally come into their own in the glass. For this, the milk is frothed strongly until a solid milk froth is formed. A little firmer than a cappuccino. Now this is poured into the glass and set aside to prepare the espresso. When this is ready, pour it very carefully and slowly through the layer of milk foam – if possible in a thin stream at one point so that the milk foam remains. The three great layers are due to the fact that the milk froth contains a lot of air and therefore stays on top. The espresso settles above the milk thanks to the higher temperature and density. Et Voila!
What is a latte?
Unlike the other two coffee specialties, the latte is not made with espresso, but with coffee. The mixing ratio is around 50:50 and consists of equal parts coffee and warmed milk.
What is a latte?
Unlike the other two coffee specialties, the latte is not made with espresso, but with coffee. The mixing ratio is around 50:50 and consists of equal parts coffee and warmed milk.
