Do you know the origin of Cappuccino?

Do you know the origin of Cappuccino?
Oct 14, 2008 02:09
BBQQ Points: Join Date: Feb 7, 2007 Status: offline	I am not a coffee addictor but coffee is one necessity in my life because I need coffee to refresh myself when I am sleepy. And I just drink Nestle instant coffee. However, I think that I have been addicted to Cappuccino recently. You know why? I love the smell and taste of the mixture of milk and coffee. Meantime, I am curious about the origin of Cappuccino. Anyone here can tell me about the origin of Cappuccino?

Oct 14, 2008 02:09

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I am not a coffee addictor but coffee is one necessity in my life because I need coffee to refresh myself when I am sleepy. And I just drink Nestle instant coffee. However, I think that I have been addicted to Cappuccino recently. You know why? I love the smell and taste of the mixture of milk and coffee. Meantime, I am curious about the origin of Cappuccino. Anyone here can tell me about the origin of Cappuccino?

Oct 14, 2008 04:34	#1
DAVEC Points: Join Date: Apr 14, 2007 Status: Offline	maybe invented by some guy called Cappucci or similar, dont really know. 1 thing I do know is that I am addicted to mocha, the kick of the caffeine and sweetness of the chocolate

Oct 14, 2008 10:01

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Hi BBQQ - this is from Wickipedia:

Cappuccino takes its name from the order of Franciscan Minor friars, named "Cappuccini" from their custom of wearing a hood with their habit ("cappuccio" means hood in Italian—cappuccino is a diminutive form). The espresso coffee machine used to make cappuccino was invented in Italy, with the first patent being filed by Luigi Bezzera in 1901. The beverage was used in Italy by the early 1900s, and grew in popularity as the large espresso machines in cafés and restaurants were improved during and after World War Two. The cappuccino had developed into its current form by the 1950s.

There is no historical basis for the recent urban legend according to which the drink was supposedly named after the Blessed Marco d'Aviano, a Capuchin friar and charismatic preacher who inspired the resistance to the Turkish siege of Vienna in 1683. The story gained some unwarranted credibility in 2003, when it was good-naturedly reported by the BBC World Service at the time of d'Aviano's beatification.

Now I originally thought the name came from people making the drink out of Capuchin monkeys!!!

Oct 14, 2008 20:29

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Now I originally thought the name came from people making the drink out of Capuchin monkeys!!!

Are you kidding, Seth? Anyway, I just care about its taste. This is the most important. One of my friends brought me a large bag of Indonesian coffee when he came back to China. To be frank, it tastes good but too sweet. As for the instant coffee, I prefer Nestle just like BBQQ. It is really good to have a cup of iced Nestle coffee in summer.

Oct 14, 2008 21:06

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I’m disappointed to hear that BBQQ and Jimmy both drink Nestle instant coffee.
It reminds me of the thread on Pizza and how people thought that Pizza Hut pizza was the real thing.
You can buy decent European style ground and ungrounded coffee for about the price of two cups from Starbucks. You don’t need any fancy equipment just a plunger. It takes about the same time to make as the instant rubbish.and without all of the additives.
Finally, if someone served me up a cappuccino looking like that I would want my money back.
Cheers, Dodger.

Oct 15, 2008 10:34	#5
SETH Points: Join Date: Feb 22, 2008 Status: Offline	Hi JIMMYB - of course I'm kidding!

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