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A latte is espresso with lots of steamed milk and a thin layer of foam. A cappuccino is espresso with equal parts steamed milk and thick foam. The cappuccino tastes more of coffee; the latte is milder and creamier.
| Latte | Cappuccino | |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | ||
| What it is | Espresso with lots of steamed milk and a thin layer of foam | Espresso with equal parts steamed milk and thick foam |
| In the cup | Espresso + Steamed milk + Milk foam | Espresso + Steamed milk + Milk foam |
| Coffee strength | ||
| Milk | Lots | Medium, lots of foam |
| Caffeine | ~120 mg | ~120 mg |
| Size | 240–300 ml | 150–180 ml |
| Served | Hot | Hot |
| From | Italy / café classic | Italy / café classic |
| Make it | Single or double shot with 200–250 ml steamed milk and about 1 cm of foam. | Single or double shot, then roughly equal parts steamed milk and thick foam. |
| Beans | Best beans → | Best beans → |