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One cappuccino please... Breaking down the humble ka·puh·chee·noh on World Cappuccino Day

Cappuccino is the second most popular coffee drink in the world a... Read More
Undoubtedly, one of the most popular and recognised coffee drinks in the world, cappuccino is also a staple on the menus across cafes in India, ranking second in preference, after filter coffee, on the Indian coffee lovers' list.

Cappuccino is the second-most-popular coffee in the world after espresso
(Source: Taste Atlas)

Cappuccino Day

Cappuccino origins
- Believed to be developed from kapuziner—an Austrian coffee-based beverage in the 18th century
-The first mention of the word cappuccino in Italy dates back to the 1930s

TRIVIA
-Cappuccino gets its name from the Italian Capuchin friars, as the colour of the beverage was similar to the robes they wore
-Cappuccino would originally be topped with whipped cream. The current form was popularised after the advent of espresso machines
-Traditional Italian cappuccino is served in small cups
- The foam in cappuccino acts as an insulator and retains the heat for a longer time. It’s where the strongest flavour of cappuccino is
-In Italy’s coffee capital, Trieste, people have their ‘capo in b’ (Triestine version of cappuccino) in a small glass instead of a cup

Cappuccino is the second-most-popular coffee in the world after espresso

What makes a cappuccino?
25 ml espresso with equal parts of milk and foam. In Italy, the recommended ratio is more froth than liquid
Major cappuccino-drinking nations
Italy, India, Netherlands, UK, Germany, Australia, Slovenia, Belgium, Costa Rica

In Italy, the recommended ratio is more froth than liquid in cappuccino

Brew your own cappuccino at home:
*Heat a cup of milk on medium heat until it starts to bubble
*Remove from heat before it starts to boil
*Whip the milk until foam forms on top
*Meanwhile, brew espresso in a French Press, AeroPress, Moka Pot or portable espresso maker, if you don’t have an espresso machine
*Pour it into a cup and then carefully pour the milk on top
*For some variation, add cinnamon powder, chocolate powder or a drizzle of hazelnut syrup

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