Difference Between Cappuccino, Latte and Mocha

When we talk about coffee, there are a lot of verities of coffee found in the world. Here, we are going to discuss the difference between Cappuccino, Latte, and Mocha. These are different types of coffees found in the world. The most important thing used in the making of coffee is milk and coffee beans. Italy is known as the origin of various types of coffees. In other words, we can say that Italy is the major country to produce numerous types of Coffees. Here we’re going to talk about its different types. Cappuccino is an Italian originated coffee which is made prepared by espresso and hot milk with its surface covered with foamed milk. Latte is also from Italian origin and is made from espresso and steamed milk. On the other hand, Mocha is also made from espresso and hot milk but in this coffee, a specific amount of chocolate flavoring (cocoa powder) is added to make it more chocolaty.

Cappuccino

It is an Italian originated coffee that started in the 18th century. Cappuccino became a part of Europe in this century and then started a long journey to become very popular around the world. It is made of espresso base layer and hot milk with a foamed milk surface. In the modern era, it is prepared in an espresso machine. Different types of ingredients are used in their production which varies from one country to the other. It is more like in Europe, South America, Australia, and North America. Italians used to drink it in the morning with breakfast. The other important thing other than its taste which makes it more beautiful is its shape. Different arts and designs are made on its surface with foamed milk to make it more beautiful.

Difference Between Cappuccino, Latte and Mocha

Latte

It is also from an Italian family which started a long time ago but its present name started in the 20th Century. It is traditionally made from espresso and steamed milk. Chocolate is its main flavor. It has different types including Hot, Iced Latte and milk coffee. However, its main ingredients are espresso and steamed milk. Every country has its own ways of making Latte. The beauty of Latte is also marked by making different designs and arts on its surface.

Mocha

Mocha (better known as Caffé Mocha) is a chocolate-flavored form of Latte. It is usually made by adding chocolate flavor and sweetener (known as cocoa powder)in espresso and hot milk coffee. There are different names used to call it i.e. Mocaccino, mochaccino, and mochachino. It has usually two types which are iced and hot. Different designs and arts on the surface of Mocha are made to make it more beautiful. Every country has its own way of preparing it.

Difference Between Cappuccino, Latte, and Mocha

Cappuccino

Latte

Mocha

  • Made from espresso base and hot milk with foamed milk surface.
  • Made espresso and steamed milk.
  • Prepared from espresso and hot milk with more chocolate flavor and sweetener.
  • It started in the 18th Century.
  • It has a long history but the present name was given in the 20th century.
  • Usually started with Latte.
  • Name was made from Viennese name “Kapuziner“.
  • Its name derived from the Italian word “Caffe e latte“.
  • Name is derived from “Mocha”, a city of Yemen.
  • It has only one type i.e. Hot coffee.
  • Found as Hot, Iced and milk coffee.
  • Hot and Iced Coffee are its types

 

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