Cappuccino (coffee made with milk that has been frothed up with pressurized steam.) from Italian term Capuchin (because the color of the coffee resembles that of habit from a monk Capuchin.) Espresso (strong black coffee made by forcing steam through ground coffee beans.) from Italian caffè espresso = “pressed out coffee.” Latte (a drink of frothy steamed milk to which a shot of espresso coffee is added.) from Italian, short for caffè latte = milk coffee.
Cappuccino from Italian term Capuchin (because the color of the coffee resembles that of habit from a monk Capuchin.)
Latte from Italian caffè latte = “milk coffee.” Espresso from Italian caffè espresso = “pressed out coffee.”
DESSERTS
Tiramisu Tirami sù = take me away Italian: Tiramisù made of biscuits dipped in espresso or strong coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of egg yolks, soft cheese, and sugar, and topped with cocoa
Gelato Italiano (plural: Gelati) gelato is made with milk, cream, and various sugars
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