Coffee is slowing becoming the lifeblood of the American and Cappuccinos are the perfect treat at any local restaurant or coffee shop. Here are a few things you may not have known about the Cappuccino:
- November 8th is National Cappuccino Day.
- During World War II cappuccino machines were improved and many restaurants began serving the beverage.
- In Italy, cappuccino is traditionally consumed once a day with breakfast.
- The top layer of the foam is where you usually encounter the strong flavors giving a special taste to cappuccino. Ginger, cinnamon and cocoa in powder form, are the most popular choices.
- The steamed foam served with cappuccino serves as an insulator and allows the liquid to retain its heat for a longer period of time.
- The first use of cappuccino in English is recorded in 1948 in a work about San Francisco.
- Kopi Luwak is considered to be the rarest and most expensive coffee in the world. It is grown in Indonesia, and is about 50 dollars a cup, or 400 dollars a pound.
Hope these fun facts warmed up your day! Embrace your inner coffee addict and check out our Cappuccino machines for sale here!