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Cortado

Cortado Coffee Recipe

Here is the recipe for an authentic cortado, using a 1:1 coffee-steamed milk ratio.
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Total Time 5 minutes
Course Coffee Smarts
Servings 2 servings
Calories 59 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 g Ground coffee (Dark roast)
  • 120 ml Whole milk

Instructions
 

  • Add and tamp 16 grams of ground coffee in the portafilter.
  • Put the portafilter on the espresso machine, place gibraltar glass cups under the double spout, and pull 2 ounces of espresso.
  • Steam the 4 ounces of milk in the milk pitcher to a silky consistency, until it reaches around 150°F to 155°F.
  • Pour the milk gently onto the espressos.
  • Add your latte art if applicable and serve.

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Notes

To get an authentic cortado, you need to use an espresso machine. The velvety steamed milk can only be created with a steam wand.