The word macchiato means stained or marked so a caffè macchiato is an espresso stained with a dash of foamed milk. It became popular in Italy after the invention of the espresso machine in 1901 and is a way to take the edge off the espresso and add a bit of sweetness. Do not get this confused with the latte macchiato which is the complete opposite, milk stained with coffee.

The cup is called Bavero and was designed in 1977 by Achille Castiglioni for Alessi.

Product information

One in a series of illustrations of Italian coffee with a selection of beautifully designed glasses and cups.

The size 40x50 cm (approx 16x20”) are signed and printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Bright White 310g archival paper and are sold in a limited edition of 50 prints.

The size 30x40 cm (approx 12x16”) are printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art Studio Enhanced 210g archival paper.