What Is a Piccolo Coffee? The Australian Mini-Latte Explained (Piccolo vs Cortado vs Macchiato)
A piccolo (also called a piccolo latte) is an Australian espresso drink made with one ristretto shot topped with about 3 oz of steamed milk, served in a 4 oz glass. It is essentially a “baby latte” — same proportions as a flat white, but smaller, sweeter (because of the ristretto), and served in a demitasse-style glass instead of a tulip cup. The piccolo was invented by Sydney baristas in the early 2000s as a way to taste milk and espresso in proper proportion without committing to a 6 oz flat white or a 12 oz latte. It has since become standard on Australian and New Zealand cafe menus and is increasingly common in specialty cafes worldwide. ...