Starbucks Fairtrade Caramel Macchiato Recipe
Starbucks Fairtrade Caramel Macchiato is a layered espresso drink made with Fairtrade espresso, steamed milk, vanilla syrup, and caramel drizzle.
Ingredients
- 2 shots 60 ml Fairtrade espresso (medium roast recommended)
- 1 cup 240 ml milk (whole, oat, or soy milk)
- 2 tbsp vanilla syrup homemade or Torani-style
- 1½ tbsp caramel sauce thick, buttery type
- Ice cubes for iced version
- Optional: whipped cream or sea salt for topping
Instructions
Pull the Espresso:
- Brew two shots of espresso using Fairtrade beans.
- Use fresh grind for best crema.
Steam the Milk:
- Heat milk to 140–150°F and froth until creamy with light foam.
Add Vanilla Syrup:
- Pour vanilla syrup into the bottom of your cup or glass.
Add Milk:
- Gently pour milk over the syrup — the base should look creamy and slightly golden.
Add Espresso:
- Pour espresso through the milk foam to form a caramel-brown mark (the “macchiato” layer).
Finish with Caramel:
- Drizzle caramel sauce in a crosshatch pattern on top.
- Serve hot or iced.
Notes
- Don’t overheat milk — stop steaming at 150°F for natural sweetness.
- Always layer: vanilla → milk → espresso → caramel.