Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsTavern 180Macchiato Recipe

Macchiato Recipe

Inspired by Tavern 180
Time15m
Serves1

Make Macchiato Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Espresso Base

Milk Foam

Optional Sweetener

Method

Preparing the Espresso

  1. 1

    Brew the Espresso

    Using an espresso machine, brew 2 shots of espresso. Pour the espresso into a warm cup.

Frothing the Milk

  1. 2

    Steam the Milk

    In a small saucepan or using a milk frother, heat 1 cup of whole milk until it is hot but not boiling. Froth the milk until it has a velvety texture and a good amount of foam.

Assembling the Macchiato

  1. 3

    Combine Espresso and Milk

    Pour the frothed milk over the brewed espresso, allowing the foam to sit on top. You can use a spoon to hold back the foam if needed.

  2. 4

    Add Sweetener (Optional)

    If desired, add sugar or vanilla syrup to the macchiato for sweetness. Stir gently if using sugar.

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