Today, November 8th, is National Cappuccino Day. The word cappuccino comes from cappuccio, the Italian word for a hood that covers the head. This was in reference to the Capuchin Friars of the Catholic Church. It was so named because the color of the beverage was similar to the color of the hoods they wore.
Cappuccino is a blend of espresso, hot milk and steamed milk foam. It is one of the most difficult espresso-based beverages to make as it requires precision in the amount of milk foam added.
It is thought to have been originally created in the 1600s after a Turkish army was defeated after marching in Vienna, Austria. When the Turkish army departed, they left behind supplies of a coffee that was found by the locals to be bitter. So they sweetened it with milk and honey and named it after the Capuchin Order. Why? Because one the friars was responsible for rallying the people to defeat the invading forces.
The modern espresso machine was invented in 1945. This machine began a big surge in the popularization of the beverage.
I have always been more of hot chocolate drinker. But every time I see the decorative pattern on the surface of a cappuccino created by a barista, I always have the urge to drink one.
Have a great week everyone. Enjoy the wonderful fall weather here in Kansas City.
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