

This means that the flavour of the espresso is able to come through without being overbearing. The single espresso shot is topped with steamed, stretched milk, allowing it to blend with the coffee, and has a small amount of foam atop the drink. More specifically, he defines the measurements as “a shot of espresso, around 20–30 ml, with 40–60 ml of milk”. Saša Šestić, owner of Ona Coffee, and World Barista Champion 2015, describes it as “one part of espresso and two parts of steamed milk with a layer of silky foam on top”.

The piccolo latte, or piccolo, as it is commonly referred to on coffee menus, is a small milk beverage that’s typically served in a 3–4 oz/85–114 ml glass. Piccolo translates into ‘small’ from Italian, but this drink isn’t simply a small latte. Credit: Neil Soque What is a Piccolo Latte?
