Tiny Drink, Big Influence: The History of the Cortado

Tiny Drink, Big Influence: The History of the Cortado

With humble beginnings in Spain, the cortado is now popular around the world. Today, we explore how the small yet mighty drink amassed a global fan base. BY GEMMA BOOTHROYDBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Tadas Mikuckis There’s just something about the cortado’s strict one-to-one milk-to-coffee ratio that exudes a certain je ne sais quoi. The double shot of espresso, coupled with equal parts milk, is fairly straightforward—and yet, it’s…