Macchiato is an espresso-based drink that has a layer of steamed milk added to the top. Unlike a flat white, macchiatos are standard shots of espresso and only use a few teaspoons of milk. They are much stronger and smaller than flat whites and are perfect for a quick pick-me-up. Is a flat white or … Read more
They’re generally served in 5-7 fl oz cups. Although the difference is very subtle, it’s all about the consistency of the milk that is used. They have the same amount of espresso, but the milk in a cortado is not textured. Essentially, a cortado is smooth while a flat white is more velvety and thicker … Read more
The Cortado is a smaller drink with a coffee to milk ratio of 1:1, whereas the flat white is larger and has a coffee to milk ratio of 1:2. The difference in the amount of milk will make the cortado taste stronger than the Flat White. Are cortado and flat white the same thing? They’re … Read more