A delightful Spanish-inspired coffee drink combining the smooth richness of a cortado with warm cinnamon notes and bright orange zest. The steamed milk creates a velvety texture reminiscent of churro dough, while the citrus adds a refreshing twist to this cozy café favorite.
MethodEspresso
Prep time8
Coffee18g
Water36ml
Grind sizeFine
Water temp200°F
Instructions
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<h2>Brewing Steps</h2> <ol><li><strong>Prepare the cortado glass</strong> by warming it with hot water, then empty and dry</li><li><strong>Extract the espresso</strong> using 18g of finely ground coffee to yield 36ml of espresso in 25-30 seconds</li><li><strong>Prepare the milk mixture</strong> by combining milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla in your steaming pitcher</li><li><strong>Steam the milk</strong> to 150°F, creating microfoam with a velvety, paint-like texture</li><li><strong>Add orange zest</strong> to the steamed milk and gently swirl to infuse</li><li><strong>Pour the milk</strong> into the espresso using a steady stream, creating a 1:1 ratio</li><li><strong>Garnish</strong> with a pinch of cinnamon and a few orange zest curls on top</li></ol>