Ingredients:
- 1 ristretto shot (15–20ml of water)
- Steamed milk (about 1 oz or 30ml, microfoam preferred)
Steps:
- Brew the Ristretto: Pull a shot of ristretto into a small espresso cup.
- Steam the Milk: Steam a small amount of milk until it’s velvety and has microfoam.
- Combine: Pour the steamed milk over the ristretto shot, creating a small “mark” or “stain” on top, which is where the “macchiato” (meaning “stained” in Italian) name comes from.

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