Cappuccino

What is a cappuccino?

A cappuccino is a 6 ounce drink made with espresso and milk. It’s one part espresso, one part steamed milk, and one part foam.

How many espresso shots are the drink?

A cappuccino can be made with a single or double shot of espresso but usually made with 2 shots.

Difference between cappuccino and latte

What makes them different is the milk. The milk for a cappuccino is frothed to create more foam.

It's pronounced CAP-PU-CHEEN-O.

Cappuccino at Starbucks

Starbucks doesn't stick to the traditional 6 ounce cappuccino size and serves it in all cup sizes from short to venti.

Ordering a cappuccino at Starbucks

Order a short cappuccino, which is 8 ounces, to get the size that’s closest to the traditional 6 ounce size.

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See how to make a cappuccino at home with an espresso machine, Nespresso, or Keurig.