For those of us in the Jefferson area, we are privileged to have a unique flavor experience right in our backyard. A house specialty, proudly made with Bissell’s Pure Maple Syrup. If you haven’t heard of it, it’s time you stopped by and gave it try. Since its debut, The Maple Macchiato has become a favorite of first timers and confirmed caffeine addicts alike.
Having no barista experience, I asked Sara Glink, the owner of Wall Street Coffee Company, what the difference was between a Macchiato and a Latte. She said that the ingredients were the same, but the construction distinguishes the Macchiato as a bit more complex than a Latte.
A Macchiato, she said, is layered. From bottom to top, it’s built with: syrup, milk, foam, and lastly espresso.
A Latte has brown foam, because all the components are mixed, and the flavor is consistent throughout. A Macchiato has white foam, because the layers are distinct. It provides different flavor sensations, beginning with the strong espresso taste on top, and getting sweeter towards the bottom.
