Macchiato is an Italian word, meaning "marked" or "stained". It is frequently used to refer to two separate coffee drinks.

• Caffè macchiato (also known as Espresso macchiato or short macchiato), literally "espresso marked (with milk)":
  an espresso with a teaspoon of milk in it and a small "spot" of foam on top of the cream; hence a "marked" espresso. This drink is the traditional variation.
• Latte macchiato (also known as long macchiato), literally "milk marked (with espresso)":
  steamed milk served in a glass with ½ shot of espresso or less poured through it, leaving a 'spot' of cream; hence "marked" milk.

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