Macchiato vs Raf coffee
A macchiato is espresso with just a spoonful of foam. A raf coffee is espresso steamed with cream and vanilla sugar. The macchiato tastes more of coffee; the raf coffee is milder and creamier.
| Macchiato | Raf coffee | |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | ||
| What it is | Espresso with just a spoonful of foam | Espresso steamed with cream and vanilla sugar |
| In the cup | Espresso + Milk foam | Espresso + Cream |
| Coffee strength | ||
| Milk | A dash | Cream |
| Caffeine | ~120 mg | ~65 mg |
| Size | 40–60 ml | 200–250 ml |
| Served | Hot | Hot |
| From | Italy / café classic | Russia |
| Make it | A single or double shot 'stained' with a spoonful of milk foam. | A shot of espresso, 150 ml light cream (10%) and vanilla sugar, steamed together until velvety. |
| Beans | Best beans → | Best beans → |
Beans for a macchiato
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Tulum Coffee · ★ 5.0 (11)
Pulneys - Dark Roast - Cacao Nibs
Cold Brew Farm · Pulney Hills
Chocolate · Caramel & sweet
₹242 /100 g
Beans for a raf coffee
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Bitter Waters Coffee
Berry Me Softly ( SCA 88.25 )
Ratnagiri Estate
raspberry tartness, caramel
₹1,025
Bean By Nation
Vulcan Natural - Sumatra Gayo (Light - Medium Roast)
Indonesia
black grape, ripe plum, brown sugar
₹1,199 /100 g
Rossette Coffee
Ratnagiri Rum Barrel Aged Naturals (SCA 87+)
rum, blackcurrant, vanilla, warm spice
₹625 /100 g
Bili Hu · ★ 4.9 (19)
70 30 Arabica Robusta Blend
Kalledevarapura Estate · Chikmagalur
Chocolate · Caramel & sweet · Nutty
₹210 /100 g