Make Your Own Cortado Coffee

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Craving a taste of Spain? Our detailed cortado recipe provides step-by-step instructions for crafting this classic coffee beverage. Learn the ideal ratio of espresso to milk and impress your guests with your barista skills.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2

Course Beverages, Coffee

Cuisine Spanish

Servings 1

Calories 40 kcal

Equipment

Espresso machine
Coffee grinder
Milk frother or steam wand
Digital scale
Tamper
4.5 oz cup

Ingredients

16 g coffee beans (100% Arabica, dark roast)
60 ml espresso double shot
60 ml steamed milk

Instructions

Grind the Coffee Beans
Measure 16g of dark roast Arabica coffee beans and grind them to a fine consistency, suitable for espresso.
Prepare the Espresso
Use a double basket portafilter and extract a 60ml double shot of espresso in about 28 seconds. Adjust grind size if needed for optimal extraction.
Steam the Milk
Heat 60ml of milk until it reaches around 55–65°C (130–150°F). Avoid creating excessive foam; the texture should be smooth and velvety.
Combine Espresso and Milk
Pour the freshly steamed milk over the espresso in a small 4.5oz cup, maintaining a 1:1 coffee-to-milk ratio.

Keyword Cortado coffee, espresso with milk, homemade cortado, Spanish coffee recipe