description Lungo Macchiato Overview
Lungo macchiato is an espresso-based drink made by adding a small amount of milk, usually milk foam, to a lungo. A lungo is a longer-pulled espresso in which more water passes through the coffee grounds than in a standard espresso, producing a larger drink with a different balance of bitterness and extraction. The word macchiato means "marked" or "stained," referring to the small visible addition of milk rather than a large milk component. The drink therefore combines a long coffee with a modest amount of dairy.
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What is a lungo macchiato?
A lungo macchiato is a lungo espresso marked with a small amount of milk, usually milk foam. The milk is added to the longer espresso rather than replacing it.
How is a lungo different from a standard espresso?
A lungo uses more water passing through the coffee grounds than a standard espresso. This produces a larger drink with a different balance of flavor.
Does a lungo macchiato contain much milk?
No. It normally contains only a small amount of milk or foam, enough to mark the lungo. It is not a milk-heavy drink like a latte.
Is a lungo macchiato the same as a latte macchiato?
No. A lungo macchiato starts with a longer-pulled espresso and adds a small amount of milk. A latte macchiato is primarily steamed milk marked with espresso, so the proportions and base are different.
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