Where does “macchiato” come from?
macchiato (English) comes from Italian caffè macchiato, from Latin maculātus, from Latin maculō, from Latin Macula, from Proto-Indo-European smh₁-tleh₂, from Proto-Indo-European smeh₁- — smear, rub.
macchiato (English): Espresso topped with steamed milk
Definitions
- Espresso topped with steamed milk
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