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The difference between cappuccino and coffee latte

Published: 2026-04-06 Author: World Gafei

Last Updated: 2026/04/06, Cappuccino and latte are the two most common espresso in our coffee shop. We often get mixed up with these twins. Don't worry, it's not your problem. Even baristas often get it wrong. The proportion during this period is very subtle, and that's why coffee culture is so exquisite for us to explore. Proportionally: cappuccino and latte

Cappuccino and latte are the two most common espresso in our coffee shop. We often get mixed up with these twins. Don't worry, it's not your problem. Even baristas often get it wrong. The proportion during this period is very subtle, and that's why coffee culture is so exquisite for us to explore.

Proportionally: cappuccino and latte have exactly the same ingredients: milk, coffee and Espresso, except that cappuccino foam accounts for at least half of the total cup, while latte foam should not exceed 10% of the total cup. In other words, cappuccino is mainly milk foam, latte is milk-based.

Appearance: cappuccino milk foam should be higher than the cup mouth, and appear full, smooth, shake the cup left and right will not overflow coffee; latte is only a thin layer of milk foam, generally flush with the cup mouth on it.

Taste: cappuccino will have a very thick taste, coffee will be heavier, while latte will have a strong milk flavor, coffee flavor will be relatively light.

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