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  • #91
    Re: What is a "proper" macchiato?

    Originally posted by 764A574C464750454D46220 link=1141787120/88#88 date=1300601998
    As an auditor, thats nice to know.
    Yes, nice work if you can get it - although they tell me it can be hard to sleep at night!

    I reckon there might be a few volunteer coffee auditors here.

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    • #92
      Re: What is a "proper" macchiato?

      Originally posted by 406D4661686865040 link=1141787120/20#20 date=1242106858
      RJ has hit it on the head....

      Macchiato.... means STAINED.... therefore direct interpretation is to stain your espresso base with either hot or cold milk.... or froth... the ultimate choice being the person that is going to consume the drink..... if have now heard of places that stain the espresso with liquid chocolate ..... mocha macchiato

      However in reference to milk staining.... one would argue that why mix a hot beverage with a cold one... therefore one could argue hot milk ......in order not to make the beverage cold..

      How do you tell the coffee apart from an espresso when it is to go to a table..... one could argue this is why a dollop of froth is placed on top... or you could argue that a dollop of froth... once the coffee is stirred results in a creamier texture....

      I think the real answer is very clear..... YOU CHOOSE THE WAY YOU WANT IT!!  Therefore only go to an espresso bar/cafe that is prepared to make it the way you want it....

      Remember not all taste buds are the same.... happy macchiato drinking
      couldnt agree more !

      The way i make a short mac is a shot of espresso, followed by a very small amount(few drops max) of hot milk, topped with a small teaspoon of microfoam....small etching of art to complete(time permitting)

      Double shot mac....same as above except with a double shot of course.

      I will make the customer any variation they like as long as it doesnt involve over heated milk.

      **PS For anyone out there wanting to be taught some good practices when it comes to making coffee....look up Dibella coffee these guys are great, they have a great product, philosiphy and knowledge.

      I can highly recommend them....I used Dibella coffee(as an employee of a cafe) for a couple of years before moving back to SA....fantastic(fresh) product and the support was very good.

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