6 minutes · 1 serving · Home recipe
Scaling changes ingredient amounts, not equipment capacity or the instructions. Brew espresso shots separately; batch only within your equipment’s limits.
Ingredients
- 40 ml espresso, measured by volume for this recipe
- 40 ml milk
How to make it
- Brew about 40 ml espresso into a small heat-safe glass or cup. Crema makes volume approximate.
- Gently steam or warm 40 ml milk, keeping added foam minimal.
- Combine the milk and espresso.
- Serve immediately; it is meant to be small.
A note for your next cup
The name and proportions vary by region. Use equal volumes as a starting point, then tune the balance.
An original home adaptation, not independently kitchen-tested. Drink names, sizes, and proportions vary between cafés. The illustration shows ingredients schematically, not exact measured layers.
Recipe notes
This is an original home recipe with suggested proportions. It has not been independently kitchen-tested; café definitions and equipment vary. For the espresso base, see our espresso brewing guide.