Coffee & Tea
Cortado
Argentina
An Argentine coffee of espresso 'cut' with a small amount of steamed milk, served in a small cup. A mid-morning and afternoon café staple, milder than a café con leche.
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What it is
A closer look at Cortado.
An Argentine coffee of espresso 'cut' with a small amount of steamed milk, served in a small cup. A mid-morning and afternoon café staple, milder than a café con leche.
What to look for
Know it when you find it.
Small cup of espresso with a splash of milk and a thin foam, smooth and balanced, served with a cookie.
Where it belongs
Origins and
traditions.
Food rarely respects a border. These are the places the dataset connects most strongly to Cortado.
Names around the table
One food, more than one name.
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