This size difference colors the way the two beverages are enjoyed. A latte is a slow sipper. You can nurse one for hours while working or running errands. A macchiato, on the other hand ...

The two drinks perch prettily together on Starbucks menu boards, but make no mistake: There is definitely a difference between an Espresso Macchiato ... toward a sweet latte-style drink.

If you're the kind of person who just orders a regular old coffee, or if you just prefer it filter style — where you add your own milk, cream, or sugar — you're probably not aware of the ...