A Cappuccino is an espresso-based coffee drink that
originated in Austria with later development taking place in Italy, and
is prepared with steamed milk foam.
Variations of the drink involve the use of cream instead of milk, using
non-dairy milk substitutes and flavoring with cinnamon or chocolate
powder.It is typically smaller in volume than a caffè latte, with a
thicker layer of microfoam.
The name comes from the Capuchin friars, referring to the colour of
their habits, and in this context referring to the colour of the
beverage when milk is added in small portion to dark, brewed coffee
(today mostly espresso). The physical appearance of a modern cappuccino
with espresso créma and steamed milk is a result of a
long evolution of the drink.