Cappuccino

Cappuccino

Cappuccino is an Italian coffee drink that is traditionally prepared with equal parts double espresso, steamed milk, and steamed milk foam on top. It is typically smaller in volume than a latte, and has a thicker layer of microfoam.

The name comes from the Capuchin friars, referring to the colour of the clothing worn by members of a religious order, and in this context referring to the colour of the beverage when milk is added in a small portion to dark coffee. In Italy and throughout continental Europe, cappuccino is traditionally consumed in the morning, usually as part of breakfast, often with some kind of pastry.

There are two main ways of preparing cappuccino: one is the traditional or classical way with a cap of milk foam; the other is the "latte art" way. The former follows the traditional idea of the cappuccino being prepared by 1⁄3 espresso, 1⁄3 steamed milk and 1⁄3 milk foam. The latter follows the same recipe but is served more often in smaller cups, and the textured milk is gently poured in and finished with a pattern in the surface crèma.

Cappuccino is traditionally served in 150–180 ml cups.