Definitions:
- Cappuccino: a hot beverage consisting of espresso coffee and steamed milk, often served with powdered cinnamon and topped with whipped cream.
- Latte: hot espresso with steamed milk, usually topped with foamed milk.
And since they both include espresso…
- Espresso: a strong coffee prepared by forcing live steam under pressure, or boiling water, through ground dark-roast coffee beans.
Cappuccino:
- Consists of espresso and steamed milk.
- Has a thick layer of foamed milk on top.
- Is stronger than a latte.
- Has less milk than a latte.
Latte:
- Also consists of espresso and steamed milk.
- Has a lot more milk than a cappuccino.
- Has a shorter layer of foamed milk on top.
- Is creamier than a cappuccino.
The main difference is the milk content. Lattes have more.
In fact, according to Coffee-Brewing-Methods.com, a cappuccino is an even 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk, and 1/3 foamed milk; a latte is 1/6 espresso, 4/6 steamed milk, and 1/6 foamed milk.
We can see why a latte is milkier.
Both can consist of other flavorings, and fun toppings such as cinnamon or shaved chocolate.
Comments
One response to “Difference between: cappuccino and latte”
Give me the cappuccino, please! More coffee, a little steamed milk, a little foamed. Then of course, I have to add sugar. Sacrilege, right? Liquid candy.