Cappuccino (milk, unsweetened) Calories

A cappuccino has a more noticeable layer of foam and a stronger balance of espresso and milk. A latte contains more steamed milk and usually has a thinner foam layer, so it tastes milder.

Make espresso, heat and froth milk, then pour the milk into the espresso and spoon the foam on top. For an unsweetened cappuccino, skip sugar, syrups and sweetened toppings.

Cappuccino foam is made by aerating and heating milk with an espresso machine’s steam wand. At home, use a milk frother or whisk; avoid boiling the milk, which can make the texture less smooth.

It has no added sugar, but the milk naturally contains lactose, a type of sugar. Café syrups, sweetened toppings and some instant cappuccino mixes can add more, so ask for it without them.

A cappuccino contains caffeine because it is made with espresso. The amount varies with the espresso and coffee beans used, so ask for a decaf or smaller espresso portion if you want less.

A cappuccino often tastes stronger because it contains less milk to soften the espresso flavor. Its caffeine depends on how much espresso is used, though, so the name alone does not tell you which has more.

You can, but its caffeine may make it harder to fall asleep, especially if you are sensitive to caffeine. Choose an earlier time or ask for decaf espresso if caffeine affects your sleep.

Dairy milk is commonly used for cappuccino, and whole milk often produces a creamy foam. Heat it without bringing it to a boil, then froth it until the bubbles are fine and even.

A traditional cappuccino is served hot, with steamed milk and foam. Iced cappuccinos are also available, but they use cold milk and may not have the same stable, warm foam as the classic drink.