The difference between the production standards of cappuccino and latte

Cappuccino is a coffee drink invented by Italians. Its structure is espresso + milk + milk foam.

The traditional cappuccino making method is: the ratio of espresso/milk/milk foam is 1:1:1, the coffee flavor is relatively strong, and the milk foam is relatively rough and dry.

According to the SCAE European Specialty Coffee Association cappuccino standard in the field of coffee training and teaching, it is summarized as follows:

1. The cup capacity is 150-180ml

Within this range, the flavors of coffee, milk and milk foam can be best blended, reflecting the sweetness and mellowness of milk, as well as the aroma of coffee.

2. Espresso volume: 25-35ml

3. Milk foam thickness: 0.5-1.5cm

First of all, if the milk foam is too thin, it is difficult to call it "cappuccino" according to the definition; in addition, if the milk foam is too thin, the cappuccino will not have a delicate, dense, and soft marshmallow-like taste.

4. Drink temperature: 50-65℃

The best drinking temperature for cappuccino is 55-58℃, but the barista can also adjust the serving temperature of cappuccino to some extent according to the specific requirements of the customer and the changes in winter and summer seasons.

However, if the temperature is lower than 50℃, the taste of milk may be too prominent, covering the taste of coffee, and it may be too sweet. On the contrary, if the temperature of the drink exceeds 65℃ (it should be over 70℃ when making milk foam), then due to the reaction of the protein components in the milk, the milk will lose its sweetness and mellowness, and the cappuccino will taste bitter and lose its mellow texture, and it will taste like water and have no characteristics.

Therefore, when the temperature of cappuccino is between 55-58℃, it can not only reflect the sweetness of milk, but also the taste of milk and coffee will naturally blend, reflecting its most perfect and charming characteristics.

Question about cappuccino:

Q: How big should a cappuccino cup be? Why are some cups so small, but Starbucks cups are so big?

answer:

1. Large coffee chain stores like Starbucks have their own structural characteristics for drinks, and will adjust drink recipes based on Chinese tastes. But everyone should know that Starbucks cups are large and contain more milk, but they also use more espresso, perhaps 2-4 shots of espresso.

2. The cultural differences between northern and southern cities in China also lead to some differences in the volume of cappuccino. Generally, cappuccino cups in southern cities are smaller, generally within 180-220ml; while in coffee shops in northern cities, the volume of cappuccino cups is generally around 220-250ml. Northerners are more generous and the cups they drink are relatively larger.

Q: Do you want latte art on your cappuccino? Do you want chocolate powder? Do you want cream?

answer:

1. There are two ways to make cappuccino. One is the traditional way, which is to pour coffee and milk into a cup, and then spread a thick layer of milk foam on it, so that the surface is pure white. The other is the latte art method that is more popular in China at this stage.

2. When serving cappuccino, the surface can be without any powder, or sprinkled with chocolate powder, or sprinkled with cinnamon powder.

3. In fact, cappuccino does not require cream, but some coffee shops have their own recipes and characteristics. In this case, can we give this drink a new name?

Q: What is the difference between cappuccino and latte?

answer:

The word "Latte" in coffee latte means milk in Italian, which is equivalent to milk. So, coffee + milk is actually latte. Generally, the amount of milk in latte is more than that in cappuccino, but the milk foam is thinner than that in cappuccino, so the milk flavor is more prominent. In other words, it is: coffee-flavored milk.