<p>The Italian word <em>macchiato</em> literally means "marked" or "stained" (related to the word "immaculate" [<a href="http://etymonline.com/index.php?term=immaculate&amp;allowed_in_frame=0">1</a>]), so really it is an indication to add a small quantity of the "staining" liquid, be it espresso or milk.</p>

<p>A <em>caffe macchiato</em> (also called <em>espresso macchiato</em>) is a shot of espresso (or two) with a "stain" of steamed milk and sometimes a little foam to indicate there is milk hiding under the espresso's <em>crema</em>.</p>

<p>A <em>latte macchiato</em> is the opposite concept, where steamed milk is "stained" by a shot of espresso.</p>

<p>As with any of these drinks, the variations are endless, so recipes and even ratios would be specific to a particular cafe.</p>

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<p>This question will largely be based off of the individual tastes of the person consuming the drink.  </p>

<p>From my experience as a barista, typically for every ~2 ounces (Double Shot) of espresso, you'll want about 2-3 spoonfuls of milk froth.</p>

<p>Of course, some people enjoy more or less.</p>

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I think a lot of coffee questions might be based on individual tastes, but perhaps the question should be re-worded to ask how much milk a barista is typically trained to put into a macchiato?
Alex
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<p>What is the correct amount of milk to put into a macchiato? Does it depend on the amount of espresso? </p>

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Amount of milk in a macchiato beverage
Alex
# Amount of milk in a macchiato beverage

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-01-28)

What is the correct amount of milk to put into a macchiato? Does it depend on the amount of espresso?

**Tags:** espresso, milk


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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2015-01-28. Score: 7 | Accepted answer

The Italian word *macchiato* literally means "marked" or "stained" (related to the word "immaculate" [[1](http://etymonline.com/index.php?term=immaculate&allowed_in_frame=0)]), so really it is an indication to add a small quantity of the "staining" liquid, be it espresso or milk.

A *caffe macchiato* (also called *espresso macchiato*) is a shot of espresso (or two) with a "stain" of steamed milk and sometimes a little foam to indicate there is milk hiding under the espresso's *crema*.

A *latte macchiato* is the opposite concept, where steamed milk is "stained" by a shot of espresso.

As with any of these drinks, the variations are endless, so recipes and even ratios would be specific to a particular cafe.


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### Answer by username_2 on 2015-01-28. Score: 1

This question will largely be based off of the individual tastes of the person consuming the drink.

From my experience as a barista, typically for every ~2 ounces (Double Shot) of espresso, you'll want about 2-3 spoonfuls of milk froth.

Of course, some people enjoy more or less.

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: I think a lot of coffee questions might be based on individual tastes, but perhaps the question should be re-worded to ask how much milk a barista is typically trained to put into a macchiato?  

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