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HOW MUCH MILK IN MY COFFEE

Do you want milk? How much do you want?

Drink
Milk
Texture
Shots
Description

Espresso

Milk:0 ml
Texture:
Shots:1

Pure concentrated coffee, no milk.

Macchiato

Milk:10–20 ml
Texture:Foamed
Shots:1

Espresso "stained" with just a spoonful of foam.

Cortado

Milk:30–60 ml
Texture:Steamed
Shots:1

Equal parts espresso and warm milk; smooth but still strong.

Flat White

Milk:120–150 ml
Texture:Steamed (thin microfoam)
Shots:1–2

Balanced milk and espresso; more milk than cortado, less foam than cappuccino.

Cappuccino

Milk:150–180 ml
Texture:Steamed + thick foam
Shots:1

About ⅓ espresso, ⅓ steamed milk, ⅓ foam.

Latte

Milk:200–300 ml
Texture:Steamed + light foam
Shots:1–2

Much more milk, mild flavor. Standard coffeehouse size ~250 ml.

Latte Macchiato

Milk:250–350 ml
Texture:Steamed + foam
Shots:1

Mostly milk with espresso poured in last, creating layers.

Caffè au Lait

Milk:250–400 ml
Texture:Steamed
Shots:1

Brewed coffee (not espresso) mixed 1:1 with hot milk.

Mocha

Milk:250–400 ml
Texture:Steamed + foam
Shots:1–2

Latte with added chocolate syrup. Milk volume similar to latte.

Drinks are ordered from least to most milk content