And whilst we’re on the topic of cups…don’t forget to recycle your disposable coffee cups. I hope this gives you more appreciation for the thought that goes into cup size. So next time you visit your local coffee house why not check the tell tale signs of a poor coffee cup. A mocha, on the other hand, uses about a 3:1 ratio of milk to espresso. A macchiato ends up with more espresso than milk. It’s a very small amount of milk foam that goes into a macchiato. Conversely you can increase to a double shot Espresso for a larger cup if the coffee house permits. In traditional macchiatos, there isn’t anything else added and the drink is made with steamed milk and espresso. For example, if you like the texture of a latte but want a stronger coffee a lower 6 ounce cup could help lower the ratio of milk to coffee for a more robust flavour. As you hone your coffee palette the cup size can be tweaked to cater for preference. The table provides a general guide to coffee cup sizes, but it doesn’t end here. That being said it is worth adding there are always exceptions. To elaborate i’ve pulled together a table of common cup sizes by coffee type to use as a benchmark which we follow in our own coffee shops. However, outside of the espresso it gets more confusing with a number of coffee types sharing similar cup sizes. They come in either a single or double shot format and if drunk in the Italian style tend to be sipped quick for a concentrated burst of coffee and caffeine. This relates to the volume needed to achieve a drink, particularly with espresso based drinks where the ratio of coffee to milk as well as type of milk can determine which cup to use.Įspressos for most coffee shops are the smallest of coffees that are served in either a small cup or glass. WHY SIZE MATTERSĬup size plays an important role since the type of coffee you like or choose can affect the size of cup you receive. However, the common denominator between them is their size. “Ironically, Starbucks has macchiatos, and I’ve had this exact problem as a Starbucks barista,” another said.After recently being flogged a latte in a cup worthy of a dolls house (slight exaggeration), rather than bear my frustrations online I thought I’d educate others with a brief overview of common coffee cup size and why they’re important.Ĭoffee cups and glasses come in many shapes and sizes that can either be aesthetically or ergonomically appealing, from the glasses, cups and saucers we use in our shops to even avocado skins….but let’s not go there. But How is Macchiato Made and How Do You Make a Traditional Macchiato Get around 0.3 oz of ground beans for a single shot of espresso (or 0.6 oz for a double. “This happened to me once, but I shut up and drank it because I was more embarrassed that I didn’t know what a real macchiato was,” someone wrote. I know this experience too deeply,” a person commented. “I worked at a real coffee shop down the street from a Starbucks in a tourist trap. Some people in the comments noted that Starbucks does offer a lesser-known “espresso macchiato” that is the traditional version. The result is that the barista always ends up having to make them a Starbucks- style macchiato anyway. “They say, ‘I’ll take a traditional macchiato.’ So I make it for them, and when I hand it to them, they go, ‘That’s not what I wanted,'” she said. She also noted that the traditional drink - about the size of an espresso shot - is much smaller than the Starbucks version. “They say, ‘What’s the difference?’ I say, ‘A traditional macchiato is a shot of espresso with a dollop of foam on top … and a ‘Starbucks macchiato is like a caramel latte.'” “You ask them if they want a traditional macchiato or a ‘Starbucks macchiato,'” she continued. Here’s a secret to a fantastic traditional macchiato: you don’t have to steam milk up to the usual 65C (150F) in fact, your microfoam will be better tasting and have a more sweeter impact if you only steam to about 40C (105F). “My favorite is when you work at a real coffee shop, and someone comes in and orders a macchiato,” she explained. With honestly shoulda known better #starbucks #macchiato #baristalife #Totinos425 #onlyinmycalvins ♬ original sound – _brieta
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