A latte is a coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk. A cappuccino is a coffee drink made with espresso, steamed milk, and foam. The main difference between the two drinks is the amount of milk and foam each contains. A latte has more milk and less foam, while a cappuccino has less milk and more foam.
The History of the Latte
The latte first became popular in the 1950s, when Italian immigrants brought the espresso machine to the United States. At that time, most Americans were unfamiliar with espresso, and the latte was a way to make the coffee drink more approachable. The latte quickly became a staple of American coffee culture, and it remains one of the most popular coffee drinks today.
The History of the Cappuccino
The cappuccino was invented in Italy in the early 20th century. The name of the drink comes from the Italian word for “hood” or “cap,” which is a reference to the drink’s foamy topping. Cappuccinos became popular in the United States in the 1980s, when coffeehouses began to proliferate.
How to Make a Latte
To make a latte, you will need espresso and steamed milk. To steam milk, you will need a milk steamer or a stovetop espresso maker with a steam wand. If you do not have a milk steamer, you can heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it is hot and frothy.
To make a latte, start by brewing espresso. Then, pour the espresso into a coffee cup and add steamed milk. For a classic latte, the ratio of espresso to milk is 1:1. You can also add flavoring, such as vanilla or chocolate syrup, to your latte.
How to Make a Cappuccino
To make a cappuccino, you will need espresso, steamed milk, and foam. To steam milk, you will need a milk steamer or a stovetop espresso maker with a steam wand. If you do not have a milk steamer, you can heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it is hot and frothy.
To make foam, you can use a milk frother or a whisk. If you are using a milk frother, simply put the milk in the frothing pitcher and turn on the frother. If you are using a whisk, put the milk in a bowl and whisk it until it is foamy.
To make a cappuccino, start by brewing espresso. Then, pour the espresso into a coffee cup and add steamed milk and foam. For a classic cappuccino, the ratio of espresso to milk is 1:1, and the ratio of milk to foam is 2:1. You can also add flavoring, such as vanilla or chocolate syrup, to your cappuccino.
