What is a Cappuccino?

By: Folgers (Folgerscoffee.com)

A cappuccino is a beloved espresso-based hot coffee drink made with layering of espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam on top. The taste of cappuccinos can be described as creamy, smooth, and balanced. The combination of flavors and textures creates a delightful and comforting experience for many coffee enthusiasts.   

CAPPUCCINO

Made by layering 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk, and 1/3 foam on top.

How to Prepare a Cappuccino

A cappuccino is made by layering 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk, and 1/3 foam on top.

  1. Use coffee to make a shot of espresso 
  2. Steam the milk and pour the milk over the espresso, holding back the foam with a spoon 
  3. Spoon the milk foam on top 

Cappuccinos can be served with sugar, and garnished with cinnamon, or chocolate powder. Follow this guide to learn more how to make a cappuccino.  

How to Make a Cappuccino Without an Espresso Machine

There are other brewing methods to make a cappuccino without an espresso machine.  

  1. Choose your brew method such as a Moka pot or a French press 
  2. Use more coffee grounds to make strong, concentrated brew  
  3. Heat the milk in a small pot until simmering and whisk the milk until it’s frothy 
  4. Pour the milk over the espresso, holding back the foam with a spoon 
  5. Spoon the milk foam on top 

For an even faster way, use an instant cappuccino mix. Just add hot water to instant cappuccino and stir to create your perfect cup.  

What is a Dry Cappuccino?

A dry cappuccino is made with a higher ratio of foamed milk to steamed milk. To make a dry cappuccino, steam the milk for a longer period to produce more foam. Dry cappuccinos have stronger espresso flavor and are less creamy.

What is a Wet Cappuccino?

A wet cappuccino is made with a higher ratio of steamed milk to foam milk. To make a wet cappuccino simply steam the milk for a shorter period to produce less foam. This coffee drink is perfect for those who prefer their cappuccinos to be creamier.

What’s the Difference Between a Cappuccino and a Latte?

The difference between a cappuccino and a latte is that a cappuccino has layers of espresso, milk, and foam, and has stronger coffee flavor and a thicker foam layer. A latte is a blend of espresso, and milk, and thin layer of foam on top. 

There are many ways to customize your cappuccino with different flavors, such as adding peppermint and chocolate flavored syrups to make a chocolate mint flavor, or hazelnut flavored syrup to add hazelnut flavor.