Coffee｜Thick and nostalgic foam, if you love her, treat her to cappuccino

In the cool afternoon, take a sip of cappuccino, the sweet foam is as wonderful as first love, just like what Taiwan pop singer Elva Hsiao sang in "Cappuccino": Love is like cappuccino, thick and lingering foam, tempting aroma, so love it. Love is cappuccino, the bitter and beautiful taste, hidden in my heart for a long time... There are so many coffees, but I only love cappuccino. Today, let's walk into the wonderful world of cappuccino with Encyclopedia!

1. The origin of the name of cappuccino and its main ingredients

Cappuccino is not only a symbol of romance and sweetness, but also has a very interesting origin. It has always been highly valued and is the subject of research on the evolution of words in Europe and America. The word Cappuccino comes from Capuchin (the Church of St. Francis of Assisi) and Cappucio (Italian: turban), which originally referred to the loose robes and small pointed hats worn by monks. At that time, there happened to be a kind of coffee whose color resembled the turbans on the dark brown coats of the monks of the church, and the pointed milk foam of the coffee also resembled the small pointed hats of the monks, so Cappuccino coffee got its name. However, the expert who created the word Cappuccino must have never dreamed that the monks' turbans would become the name of a coffee drink that is familiar to the world.

However, it is said that cappuccino is also related to the name of a monkey: there was a monkey in Africa with black cone-shaped hair on its head, which looked like a small pointed hat on a Taoist robe. People at that time named this monkey Capuchin. This monkey name was first used in 1785, and cappuccino was created by Italians in the early 20th century, so this statement is not without basis.

Cappuccino is a classic Italian coffee drink, consisting of espresso, steamed milk and foamed milk, with the ratio of each part being 1:1:1. Of course, a perfect cup of cappuccino naturally requires embellishment. After making it, the barista generally sprinkles small particles of chocolate powder or cinnamon powder on it. Nowadays, for better visual effects and customer experience, latte art on cappuccino is becoming more and more popular.

2. Cappuccino classification and taste

Cappuccino is generally divided into two types: Dry Cappuccino and Wet Cappuccino. Dry cappuccino has more milk foam and less milk, so the coffee flavor is stronger than the milk flavor, which is suitable for people with a heavier taste. Wet cappuccino is just the opposite, with less milk foam and more milk, so the milk flavor is more obvious, which is suitable for people with a lighter taste.

When you drink cappuccino for the first time, you can let the milk foam fill your mouth and feel the softness and sweetness of cappuccino. Then you can feel the bitterness and fragrance of espresso. If you savor it carefully, the rich milk foam and smooth taste of cappuccino give you an irresistible and unique charm, which makes you linger in your memory.

Some people compare cappuccino to romantic love. The sweet and bitter but consistent taste is just like the bittersweet but loyal love, which always gives people a full sense of happiness...

3. Cappuccino production process

Such an exquisite and beautiful cappuccino must be very complicated to make, right? Actually, it is not that difficult to make a cappuccino without considering the latte art!

(1) Materials

Instant coffee powder, whole milk (about 150cc), steel cup, coffee cup, semi-automatic coffee machine

(2) Method

Prepare a 60cc standard espresso into a cup;

Use a steel cup to foam the refrigerated fresh milk and heat it to about 65°C;

Pour the frothy milk and milk into the coffee cup in a 1:1 ratio;

Add ice cubes, cinnamon powder or lemon zest to taste.

If you want to make your own cappuccino but don’t want it to be so complicated, you can go to the market and buy a fully automatic coffee machine. With just a light press, you can enjoy sweet and rich cappuccino!

4. Precautions for drinking cappuccino

As a popular coffee drink, cappuccino is the best choice for classmates' reunions and dates with lovers. However, the finished cappuccino is generally divided into three independent layers, so when drinking it, you usually need to mix the milk foam and coffee evenly. At this time, the coffee mixed with the mellow milk aroma is often bitter and sweet, and tastes excellent. However, if you are a person with obsessive-compulsive disorder who drinks cappuccino for the first time and don't want to destroy the beauty of the latte art, you can also drink the milk foam alone to experience its unique taste, but it usually tastes bad when drunk alone.

In addition, cappuccino contains caffeine, so it is necessary to pay attention to scientific rationality when drinking it, and drink it at the right time and in the right amount. Drinking a cup in the morning can refresh the mind, and drinking a cup after work can make you energetic. However, cappuccino and other coffee drinks are not suitable for drinking with meals, let alone before going to bed.

Source: Red Wine Encyclopedia (Text/Sui Yanfen)

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