Cappuccino

A coffee drink made from espresso, steamed milk, and a layer of milk foam. Its balance of coffee, liquid milk, and foam distinguishes it from other espresso-and-milk drinks.

Espresso: A concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water through finely ground coffee under pressure. It supplies the cappuccino’s concentrated coffee base.
Espresso machine: A machine that brews coffee by forcing pressurized hot water through a compact bed of grounds. It extracts the espresso and usually supplies steam for texturing milk.
Caffè latte: An espresso drink containing a larger proportion of steamed milk and usually a thinner foam layer than cappuccino. Its milk-heavy balance makes it the clearest contrast in the espresso-and-milk family.
Coffee in Italy: The history and cultural practice of coffee drinking in Italy, shaped by cafés and espresso technology. Cappuccino emerged within Italy’s espresso culture.
Coffeehouse: An establishment where coffee and other drinks are prepared and served. Cappuccino is a staple of espresso-based café menus.
Milk foam: A light mixture of air bubbles and liquid formed by aerating milk. Its foamed layer gives cappuccino its characteristic texture.
Milk steaming: Heating and aerating milk with steam to create a smooth, pourable texture. The technique controls the cappuccino’s foam and liquid-milk consistency.
Flat white: An espresso-and-milk drink made with finely textured milk and little visible foam. It emphasizes smooth liquid milk rather than a distinct cap of foam.
Cappuccino (Capuchin friars): Members of a Catholic Franciscan order whose brown robes are associated with the name cappuccino. The drink’s name is linked to the color of Capuchin robes.
Home espresso: Preparing espresso at home with consumer machines, grinders, and related equipment. Home equipment makes the drink’s extraction and milk texture variable.

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