# Macchiato
Type: Trivia Card | Deck: Coffee | Rarity: Rare
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# Macchiato
Type: Trivia Card | Deck: Coffee | Rarity: Rare

Macchiato ("marked" in Italian) originated in 1980s Italy as a visual identifier for espresso with milk. The traditional caffè macchiato is espresso "stained" with approximately one teaspoon of foamed milk, totaling about 2 ounces in a demitasse cup.

Key facts:
- Traditional Italian macchiato: espresso marked with small dollop of foamed milk; consumed quickly at bar before 11 AM per Italian coffee customs
- Latte macchiato (1950s Italy): inverse preparation—steamed milk marked with espresso, creating layered appearance in tall glass
- Starbucks caramel macchiato (1990s): Americanized version with steamed milk marked with espresso plus caramel syrup; sizes up to 20+ ounces versus traditional 2 ounces
- In Italy, ordering "un macchiato" defaults to traditional caffè macchiato preparation

## Trivia Questions

Q1: What does the Italian word 'macchiato' literally mean?
A: Mixed or blended

Q2: According to Italian coffee culture, what is the latest acceptable time to order a macchiato?
A: 9 AM

Q3: What problem in 1980s Italian coffee bars led to the creation of the macchiato naming system?
A: Customers complained about coffee temperature

Q4: How much milk foam is traditionally added to an authentic Italian macchiato?
A: About a tablespoon

Q5: What is the main difference between Starbucks' caramel macchiato and the traditional Italian version?
A: The Italian version uses caramel syrup

Q6: In what decade did Italian baristas develop the layered technique for latte macchiato?
A: 1940s

Q7: What size cup is a traditional Italian macchiato typically served in?
A: A large mug (12 ounces)

Q8: What creates the Instagram-worthy striped layers in a latte macchiato?
A: Adding colored syrups in sequence

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