Rich espresso combined with a small amount of steamed milk and then topped with a cloud of foamed milk Most commonly made as 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk and 1/3 cappuccino foam Normally, a steaming wand is used to heat and aereate, or froth the milk
Espresso coffee that is 1/3 espresso, 1/3 foamed milk and 1/3 steamed milk Can be topped with cocoa or cinnamon crema - Crema is the tan foam formed on the surface of the espresso during the brewing process The crema makes a 'cap' which helps retain the aromatics and flavors of the espresso within the cup - the presence of crema indicates an acceptable brew Crema is due to colloids and lipids forced out into an emulsion under the pressure of a commercial espresso machine
Cappuccino is coffee which is made using milk and has froth and sometimes powdered chocolate on top. A cappuccino is a cup of cappuccino. cappuccinos Italian coffee made with hot milk and with chocolate powder on top