What is the difference between wet and dry Cappuccino?

I think that you are here now because you are not 100% sure what is the difference between wet and dry Cappuccino. You go out to your favorite coffee shop with your friends and when you grab the menu to order you are starting to feel like the coffee menu is on a different language. You are already familiar with macchiato, latte or decaf options but you are seeing terms that seem strange to you and create discomfort to the ordering process. So, before you experiment with a new beverage with a fancy name, it would be very helpful if you could try to get to know some of these different terms.

Let us start with defining the basics, what is a Cappuccino?

The original cappuccino is created by equal proportions of espresso, foamed milk, and steamed milk. This famous beverage comes from Italy and it took this name from the color of Cappuccino monks’ robes which is the light brown. This awesome beverage when properly created can be consumed as a dessert and after a good meal due to its rich and complex flavor. Lately, people who prefer cappuccinos, add cinnamon at the foamed milk to further improve the aroma and taste.

Wet or Dry Cappuccino?

Since we have defined the basics and we are on the same page when we hear the coffee option of Cappuccino, let’s see what is the difference between wet and dry cappuccino. The common thing between these two options is that they both have shots of rich Espresso. Then the first difference is that wet cappuccino has increased portion of steamed milk and a thin layer of foamed milk. On the other hand, dry cappuccino has less steamed milk and a thick layer of foamed milk. In some coffee menus, you may see the option of bone-dry cappuccino, which means no steamed milk at all. In case you see super wet cappuccino, don’t get confused since it refers to a latte.

It is worth mentioning that if you wish to have a bone-dry cappuccino, it might take a little more time to the barista to prepare. Also, baristas have to consume a greater amount of milk in order to generate the increased foam needed.

Milk, sweetener and topping options

Well explained the difference between wet and dry cappuccino but you can add your personal touch with your milk preference. You can go with skim, low-fat milk or you can try to order without nondairy such as almond or soy milk. The last two are not fat at all so you will get less foam and are more suitable for wet rather than dry cappuccinos. 

Now you may have a wide range of sweetener options such as brown sugar, honey or agave syrup. We have already mentioned cinnamon but besides that, there are plenty of other topping options such as powder of dark chocolate, vanilla, salt, nutmeg, caramel or pumpkin spice. 

We suggest that you shouldn’t hesitate to experiment a little with these cappuccino options because some of them may end up your new favorite coffee option for the future.

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