How to Make a Marble Mocha Macchiato

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Fill a metal pitcher 3/5 of the way full with milk.

   This creates the rich foam that's needed for a real macchiato. ,, Pour in equal parts of both mocha syrup and white mocha syrup.
   
   Use one pump of each for every 4 ounces (110 g).
   
   So, for example, a 16 ounce drink (a normal 'Grande' at Starbucks) would use 4 pumps of each syrup, 8 pumps total. ,,,, (Thereby 'marking' your milk with espresso, which is where the name macchiato comes from!) (Optional) Drizzle mocha syrup in a crosshatch pattern on the top of your foam for a more gourmet look. ,
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   Step 2: Insert steam wand halfway into the milk and move the pitcher in a circular motion around the wand.

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   Step 3: Steam the milk until it reaches 150 degrees.

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   Step 4: Grab your glass!

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   Step 5: Pull 2 shots of espresso from an at-home espresso maker.

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   Step 6: Pour your steamed milk in your glass over your syrup

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   Step 7: but leave 2 inches (5.1 cm) of room from the top for foam and espresso.

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   Step 8: Using a spoon

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   Step 9: scoop the foam from inside of the pitcher and add it to the top of your drink

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    Step 10: still leaving an inch of room for espresso.

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    Step 11: Add your shots of espresso!

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    Step 12: and share with your friends!

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