How to make a Cortado

Equal parts espresso and warm milk, beautifully balanced.

Ratio1 : 1 espresso to milk
Time4 mins
Serves1 (90 ml glass)
OriginSpain
Cortado
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Method

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  1. Pull a shot into a small glass.

  2. Steam milk to silky texture with only a thin layer of foam.

  3. Pour an equal volume of milk through the crema.

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💡 Barista tips

  • The milk “cuts” the acidity, cortado comes from the Spanish cortar, to cut.

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