National Cappuccino Day is celebrated on November 8th.
The word cappuccino comes from the word Capuchin friars and a short form of cappuccio in Italian, meaning hood or something that covers the head. This popular coffee beverage got its name not from the hood on their habits but from the color of the hooded robes that the friars wore.
This is a perfect drink on a cold morning, catching up with friends, or just enjoying a creamy cuppa.
Cappuccino is the most well-known espresso drink in the world. It is a classic drink that even non-coffee drinkers will love.
Cappuccino comes from Italy but National Cappuccino Day is celebrated in America where coffee shops offer their best version iconic beverage.
A Brief History Of National Cappuccino Day?
Before burrowing into the history of National Cappuccino Day, let’s know something about its basics. Espresso is known to form the base of Cappuccino.
Cappuccino is made from espresso, hot milk, and foam.
In the 17th century, Marco d’Aviano created the first cappuccino after the Battle of Vienna in 1683. But many people said that cappuccino originated from Catholic Church’s friars.
In 1805, Viennese coffee houses started selling an early version of the cappuccino known as”kapuziner”.
The cappuccino refers to the color of Capuchin monks in Italy as they wore deep, brown color hooded robes.
In 1901, Luigi Bezzera an Italian inventor became the first patent for the espresso machine. These machines were in much demand but the problem started arising as machines were bulky and it was not easy to use.
After World War II, technology was improved which created demand for espresso machines. This spread in Italy, Europe, and all around the world.
In the United States, cappuccino first became popular in Seattle and Starbucks.
Fun Facts about Cappuccino
- In Italy, cappuccino is consumed once a day after breakfast.
- In 1948, the first cappuccino came into use in San Francisco.
- Kopi Luwak is one of the most expensive coffee in the world. It is 50 dollars a cup.
- A cappuccino contains less milk than a latte.
- 400 million cups of coffee a day is consumed in the United States of America.
- A limited amount of cappuccino intake prevents heart disease.
- Lower chance of cancer with the intake of cappuccino.
- Cappuccino intake helps to reduce weight.
- Cappuccino is the second largest traded commodity after oil.
- Adding cappuccino to your routine will boost memory.
So enjoy this National Cappuccino Day with your loved ones.
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