Coffee drinks

Piccolo

Also known as piccolo latte

Diagrama de proporciones: Piccolo (taza en corte)

Cup proportions: Espresso 45% · Microfoam 55%.

Small intense format; popular in specialty cafés.

Piccolo is defined by espresso-to-milk (or water) ratio and texture. An under- or over-extracted shot shows more with milk—fix the base shot first.

How to use

Ratios, gear and steps to brew it.

Proportions

  • Base ristretto or short espresso
  • Milk microfoam, small ratio
  • Ratio Espresso 45% · Microfoam 55%

Steps

  1. Pull a ristretto.

  2. Texture a small amount of milk.

  3. Integrate without diluting the coffee.

In Cafesito

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