Cappuccino is an Italian espresso-based drink that is popular around the world. It is made with one shot of espresso, steamed milk, and frothed milk. There are three main variants of cappuccino: classic, wet, and dry. The classic cappuccino is the the majority of popular and is made with equal parts espresso coffee, steamed milk, and frothed milk. The wet cappuccino has more steamed milk than espresso and no added foam. The dry cappuccino has less steamed milk than espresso coffee and more foam. The bone dry cappuccino has only espresso coffee and a thick layer of foam. Each variant of cappuccino can be personalized with different types of milk and flavorings.
The classic cappuccino is made with one shot of espresso, equal parts steamed milk, and frothed milk. It is usually served in a cappuccino cup and can be crafted with an espresso machine or an alternative such as a Moka pot or AeroPress. The espresso coffee machine is preferred as it offers the required 9 bars of pressure for a rich flavor. The frothed milk functions as a cleanser for the bold flavors of the espresso.
The dry cappuccino is really similar to the classic cappuccino nevertheless with less steamed milk and more foam. This makes the consume more intense and keeps the espresso hot for longer. The wet cappuccino has more steamed milk than espresso coffee and no added foam. This steeps the consume sweeter and more mellow than a normal dry cap. It is closer to a latte than a cappuccino. The super wet cappuccino has even more steamed milk than the wet cappuccino.
The bone dry cappuccino has only espresso coffee and a thick layer of foam. It is closer to a macchiato than a cappuccino and is difficult to make in a coffee shop as it requires a large amount of foam and wastes the steamed milk. It can be personalized with different types of milk and flavorings.
Cappuccinos are popular around the world and can be personalized to suit different tastes. There are three main variants: classic, wet, and dry, as well as the bone dry variant. Each variant can be made with an espresso coffee machine or an alternative such as a Moka pot or AeroPress. The classic cappuccino is made with equal parts espresso coffee, steamed milk, and frothed milk, while the dry cappuccino has less steamed milk and more foam. The wet cappuccino has more steamed milk than espresso and no added foam, while the super wet cappuccino has even more steamed milk than the wet cappuccino. Finally, the bone dry cappuccino has only espresso and a thick layer of foam. All variants can be personalized with different forms of milk and flavorings.
This article firstly appeared at Brew Espresso Coffee, a website dedicated to make popular the art of making espresso beverages.