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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.

LatteCappuccino
Cup EspressoSteamed milkMilk foam EspressoSteamed milkMilk foam
What it isEspresso with lots of steamed milk and a thin layer of foamEspresso with equal parts steamed milk and thick foam
In the cupEspresso + Steamed milk + Milk foamEspresso + Steamed milk + Milk foam
Coffee strength
MilkLotsMedium, lots of foam
Caffeine~120 mg~120 mg
Size240–300 ml150–180 ml
ServedHotHot
FromItaly / café classicItaly / café classic
Make itSingle 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.
BeansBest beans →Best beans →

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