Jul 14 2026

Cortado Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

A handcrafted espresso based drink created with our Organic espresso blend, topped with steamed milk and little to no foam

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Ingredients

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Cortado Ingredients

Method

Cortado Preparation

  1. 1

    Brew the Espresso

    Begin by brewing two shots of organic espresso using your preferred method (espresso machine, AeroPress, etc.).

  2. 2

    Steam the Milk

    While the espresso is brewing, steam four ounces of milk until it is hot and creamy, but avoid creating too much foam.

  3. 3

    Combine

    Pour the steamed milk over the brewed espresso, aiming for a 1:2 ratio of espresso to milk. The milk should blend with the espresso without creating a thick layer of foam on top.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Serve the cortado immediately in a small glass or cup, and enjoy your handcrafted espresso drink!

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