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Wet cappuccino

A cappuccino with more steamed milk and less dry foam.

EspressoMilkMilk foam

Where it came from

Italian-American cafés

late 20th century

Wet cappuccino is the counterpart to dry cappuccino: a modern ordering term for a cappuccino leaning toward steamed milk rather than a high foam cap.

Make it at home

Starting recipe

You'll need

Espresso
36 g
Milk
120–150 g
Milk foam
thin cap
  1. 01

    Build

    Pull a double espresso and pour in more steamed milk than a standard cappuccino, keeping the foam light.

  2. 02

    Serve

    Serve immediately and adjust sweetness or dilution to taste.

At a café

Recipes and café sizes vary. Use this as the clearest starting point, then make it yours.