A cappuccino is a coffee-based drink made primarily from espresso and milk. It consists of one-third
espresso, one-third
heated milk and one-third milk foam and is generally served in a 6 to 8-ounce cup. The cappuccino is
considered one of
the original espresso drinks representative of Italian espresso cuisine and eventually Italian-American
espresso cuisine.
Cappuccino is one of the few original espresso drinks that can be found across all major espresso
cultures.
The cappuccino
began in Italian cafés and migrated to Italian-American menus before taking hold in American coffee
houses.
Today, the
cappuccino remains a fixture in modern espresso culture.