Cappuccino and latte are really similar. The raw materials used are: espresso, milk and milk foam, but there are still some subtle differences.

What is latte (latte coffee)?

Latte is a classic coffee drink, which is made by mixing Italian espresso and milk. Italians like to drink milk latte at breakfast.

Italian latte is made by directly adding hot milk to Italian concentrate, but what we often drink in cafes is actually American latte, which is made of Italian concentrate, milk and a little milk foam.

What is a cappuccino?

Cappuccino is an Italian coffee made of espresso, steamed milk and milk foam. Traditional cappuccino is made of equal amounts of concentrated, steamed milk and milk, sprinkled with cinnamon powder.

Cappuccino is divided into dry cappuccino and wet cappuccino. Dry cappuccino has less milk and more foam, while wet cappuccino, on the other hand, is closer to latte.

How to tell a latte from a cappuccino?

You just need to remember that lattes have more milk than foam, and cappuccinos have more foam than milk. Because latte has more milk, it tastes moderate, while cappuccino has a strong coffee flavor. Cappuccino will be covered with more milk bubbles, so when drinking, drink the dense milk bubbles first, and the taste is excellent.

Another important feature of latte is that it is a kind of latte art, which is literally translated as latte art, so you usually order latte in a cafe with flowers. Cappuccino generally does not pull flowers directly, because the milk sent to pull flowers requires good fluidity, and there is more milk in it. Usually for cappuccino, the barista will choose to cover it with a thick layer of milk foam, and then carve some lovely patterns with a carving needle.