1948, from Italian cappuccino, from Capuchin in reference to the beverage's color and its supposed resemblance to that of the brown hoods of the Friars Minor Capuchins (see Capuchin).

  An espresso drink comprised of one serving of espresso topped with hot milk and froth.

noun Definition: expresso coffee mixed with frothed hot milk or cream and often flavored with cinnamon Word History: The word was first used in 1893. Example Sentence: Cappuccino is a great type of coffee.

"A milk based coffee made of equal parts espresso, scalded milk and frothed milk."

The classic Italian espresso based drink, traditionally made with one third coffee, one third steamed and one part aerated milk (not micro foam). It’s a great drink as it allows the barista to go freestyle and create their own take on this without deviating too far from the basic recipe. Ask Zoe in our Framlingham Café about a delightful customer w [..]

  A shot of straight espresso with foamed milk on top.

Coffee prepared by topping espresso with creamy foamed steam milk. A small amount of the steamed milk is also added to the cup.

Coffee made by topping espresso with the creamy foam from steamed milk.  A small amount of the steamed milk is also added to the cup.  The foam’s surface is sometimes dusted with sweetened cocoa powde [..]

Espresso topped with steamed milk. The color resembles that of a Capuchin monk’s habit.

(n) equal parts of espresso and hot milk topped with cinnamon and nutmeg and usually whipped cream

Cappuccino is a popular coffee house drink that you can also make at home as long as you have an espresso machine and the proper beans.  A cappuccino consists of espresso topped with equal parts foame [..]

Cappuccino gets its name from the Italian order of Catholic Capuchin monks, whose hooded robes resemble the shape and colour of the drink's cap of foam. The frothed milk from the top of the steam [..]

A shot of straight espresso with foamed milk ladled on top.

Cappuccino gets its name from the Italian order of Catholic Capuchin monks, whose hooded robes resemble the drink's cap of foam in shape and color. The frothed milk from the top of the steaming pitcher is spooned on top to "cap" the cappuccino and retain heat. The proportion of espresso to steamed and frothed milk for cappuccino is u [..]

is a drink of thirds: one third espresso (regular single or double), one third steamed milk, and one third frothed milk. A traditional cappuccino is a 4.5 ounce beverage, served in a 5 ounce cappuccin [..]

an Italian beverage made from equal parts espresso, steamed milk and foamed milk, sometimes dusted with sweetened cocoa powder or cinnamon; usually served in a large cup. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | [..]

an Italian beverage made from equal parts espresso, steamed milk and foamed milk, sometimes dusted with sweetened cocoa powder or cinnamon; usually served in a large cup.

a breakfast beverage not to be ordered after lunch or dinner 

hot drink made with espresso coffee and foam from steamed milk. (Café latte/café au lait

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