Are you one of the many people who have been using these terms (cortado vs latte) incorrectly? Well, I can’t blame you, because they are so similar, that it is easy to confuse. By the end of this, you won’t mix the terms up again and you will be correcting anybody who confuses the two.
While there have been many variations of espresso and milk that have been created over time, it is important that you are using the right terminology to not look like a rookie when talking about your espresso choices!
Let’s start with the main reason that these two drinks are mixed up. They are both made with espresso and steamed milk. If you’ve ever seen art made from the steamed milk being added, then you are looking at either latte art, or cortado art.
Below are some examples of the latte art that is seen in lattes and cortados.
In order to make either of these well, first you need great espresso! Read our article here to see the best tools to make great espresso.