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  • #16
    Re: Difference between Piccolo latte and short macchiato?

    I once received a flat white (or something to that effect) in a 150ml ceramic cup when I ordered a piccolo with a double in it from another Melbourne cafe that should know better. I sent it back and was told by the waitress that you could not fit a double piccolo in anything smaller, while the 12 year old barista gave me a dumb look.

    In perth when I ordered a piccolo from another "A Lister" I got another huge drink in what was served in a cocktail glass.

    I now mainly drink without milk. Can I suggest you search out some professionally made single origin coffees to try from a good cafe. Im not that into blends straight up, but love single origins - and you will too!

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    • #17
      Re: Difference between Piccolo latte and short macchiato?

      Opinion..............

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      • #18
        Re: Difference between Piccolo latte and short macchiato?

        I have should macchiato and Piccolo latte... :

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        • #19
          Re: Difference between Piccolo latte and short macchiato?

          When I first got seriously into coffee I went through a phase of wanting "custom-made coffees" when I went to a cafe. I soon realised that it was unreasonable to expect a busy Barista to custom-make my coffee based on the explanation of the Waitress of what I said to her. I now stick exclusively to what is on the menu board, and avoid mickey mouse concoctions like long Macchiatos that are open to interpretation. If I want to drink unusual combinations, I do them at home. Is there such a thing as a long Macchiato in Italy?

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          • #20
            Re: Difference between Piccolo latte and short macchiato?

            Usually, when you order a coffee in Italy, you are standing at the bar, talking to the barista, and about 3 or 4 feet from the machine.

            Even with my limited Italian I had no trouble getting what I wanted.

            Greg

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            • #21
              Re: Difference between Piccolo latte and short macchiato?

              double ristretto long mac I have liked the piccolo and short mac as well and order them around once a week. Short black though is too much for me, I need SOME milk in my coffee! :P

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              • #22
                Re: Difference between Piccolo latte and short macchiato?

                One thing that this thread has highlighted is that how certain coffees are made is up to significant interpretation.

                When I do go out for coffee, I just order something from the menu. If they do a good job of it, Ill come back, if they dont, I wont.


                In my opinion, a piccolo latte has more milk than a short mac, which traditionally is just a stain of textured milk.


                The best thing about being behind the machine is you get to make yourself whatever you want ;-)

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                • #23
                  Re: Difference between Piccolo latte and short macchiato?

                  After making macchiatos for others, I decided to try one for myself for the first time the other day. Even with the splash of milk and the dollop of foam, it still only tasted like a short black to me. If I go out to a cafe Ill ask for a latte in a cappuccino cup because an 8oz latte glass is too milky. Sometimes I get what Ive asked for, sometimes something completely different! When making my own coffee I like a latte in about a 130ml cup and I can also practise my art at the same time. ;D
                  Why is there such a wide range of interpretations of drinks when ordering a coffee, is it lack of education or do cafe owners just make it up as they go along?

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