Macchiato vs. Cappuccino

A cappuccino on the other hand starts with a shot of espresso, then steamed milk and finishes with milk foam on top, all in a perfectly balanced ratio. | The macchiato starts off with a base of steamed milk, two shots of espresso and then a thin layer of milk foam on top, providing a much higher ratio of coffee to milk. | If you're ordering in a coffee shop you may be thinking macchiato vs. cappuccino, what's the difference and what should I go for? | Well, firstly you should understand the differences between the two.