: espresso topped with a thin layer of foamed milk
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In March, Starbucks added an iced ube coconut macchiato to its menu, which the company said came after its ube flavor became a customer favorite at premium store locations.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026 Office workers wandered in that morning to find a menu filled with unfamiliar words: latte, cappuccino, macchiato.—
Nick El Hajj,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026 Customers can also get a closer look at the espresso bar as baristas artfully whip up everything from a caramel macchiato to a cocoa cappuccino, with unobstructed views and new lighting above the pickup area.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026 Lattes, iced chai, caramel macchiato, frappes, and more are offered.—
Jenna Thompson
april 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for macchiato
Word History
Etymology
Italian, short for caffè macchiato literally, coffee with a spot (of milk)