How do you Pronounce Macchiato?

Fancy coffee beverages are the all rage right now, and will probably continue to be.  Take a moment to learn how to get in tune with the vocabulary of the coffee age.

The next time that you are at your favorite coffee shop, you won't just have to mumble and point at the specialized cup 'o' joe that you want. You can accurately say the name of your desired beverage.

Macchiato is phonetically pronounced as "mah-KYAH-toe." If you would like to hear the word spoken correctly, visit Inogolo: English Pronounciation Guide to the Names of People, Places, and Stuff and click on the "Audio" tab.

What is a Macchiato?

Maybe you just happened to stumble upon this article, or perhaps you know that you really enjoy drinking macchiatos, but you do not actually have any idea what they are or what goes into them. The concept of a macchiato is really quite a simple one. In Italian, "macchiato" translates into "marked." The drink is espresso, and it is topped with steamed milk. Therefore, you can think of a macchiato as espresso "marked" with milk.

People order macchiatos in different fashions. For example, when such a drink is made, a decent amount of foam is usually produced. Some individuals enjoy the foam, while others ask that the barista get rid of the foam before serving it. The milk on the top of the espresso can be regular, skim, soy, or anything else in between.

Furthermore, flavored macchiatos are quite popular as well, particularly ones of the caramel variety. Like many other coffee beverages, macchiatos do not have to be hot. Iced macchiatos are a favorite of espresso lovers during the warmer months.