Cappuccino
Cappuccino
Cappuccino (/ˌkæpʊˈtʃiːnoʊ/; Italian: [kapputˈtʃiːno]) is a popular coffee-based drink prepared with espresso, hot milk, and steamed milk foam. The name comes from the Capuchin friars, referring to the colour of their habits.
Etymology
The term cappuccino comes from the Italian word 'cappuccio', which means hood or something that covers the head. This term was then applied to coffee as the "hood" of foam that sits atop the espresso base in a cappuccino. The addition of the suffix '-ino' means 'small', so cappuccino literally means 'small cap'.
Preparation
A cappuccino is traditionally served in a porcelain cup, which has far better heat retention characteristics than glass or paper. The foam on top of the cappuccino acts as an insulator and helps retain the heat of the liquid, allowing it to stay hotter longer.
The espresso is brewed directly into the cup. The milk is steamed but not frothy and is poured into the espresso. The milk should be prepared to create microfoam, which is a foam of bubbles that are so small and so numerous that they are not seen, but make the milk lighter and thicker. As the milk is poured, the foam rises to the top to meet the initial pour.
Variations
There are variations of the drink, where cream may be used instead of milk and is often topped with cinnamon. It is typically smaller in volume than a cafe latte, with a thicker layer of microfoam.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cappuccino
- Wikipedia's article - Cappuccino
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