Starbucks’ new Cortado, left, versus a single shot of Starbucks espresso. (Photo by Fielding Buck, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG) Cortado can be ordered hot or cold. There is also a sweeter version ...

Starbucks Corp. kicked off the New Year by ... made with three ristretto shots (more concentrated than a regular espresso shot) of blonde espresso cut with the customer’s choice of milk.