Master the Balanced Flavor of a Cortado: A Guide for Coffee Connoisseurs
If you're a coffee lover and haven't yet tried a cortado, you're missing out. This 50/50 blend of espresso and steamed milk is a game-changer in the world of specialty coffees. Let's dive into the origins, characteristics, and differences between the cortado and other popular café classics. The cortado hails from the Basque region of Spain and translates to "to cut," as the espresso is balanced by an equal amount of milk. The drink is typically made with a 2-ounce double shot of espresso and 2 ounces of lightly warmed milk. Its name was popularized in San Francisco's Blue Bottle…