“Life is like a cup of coffee. It’s all about how you make it.”

If you’re a coffee lover who loves to try different types of coffee but don’t know what these coffees are like, then take a break and give this a read! Today we’re talking about two types of coffee that are popular choices for many coffee drinkers - latte and cappuccino. But how are they different from each other? Let’s filter out the differentiating characteristics of these two delicious drinks.

Firstly let’s define what each drink is. A latte, also known as cafe latte, is a coffee drink which is made with espresso along with hot, steamed milk. A cappuccino, on the other hand, is a coffee drink which is made with espresso and frothed up milk.

A latte is oftentimes called the big brother of a cappuccino.

Although both these coffee drinks are mostly had hot, they can also be enjoyed cold! Fancy an Iced Latte or Iced Cappuccino? You got it!

While a latte and cappuccino are made using similar ingredients, the major difference lies in the art of making them. This makes their taste and texture completely different. Even though the recipes for these drinks are varied around the world, a typical latte recipe includes a single shot of espresso and a lot of steamed milk and a cappuccino has a shot of espresso topped with steamed milk and lots of milk foam. A latte might also include sugar or some other form of sweetener in it. The main difference in these two drinks is the coffee to milk ratio.

Some more key differences between these two coffee drinks are that while a latte has more steamed milk and less foam, a cappuccino has even layers of espresso, steamed milk and frothed milk. We won’t get into the nitty gritties of exactly how each coffee drink is made because everyone has their own way of making them. As the popularity of lattes and cappuccinos has increased over the last many years, so have the ways of making them.

A latte is milkier than a cappuccino and a cappuccino is stronger in taste than a latte. Lattes as drinks are also considered sweeter than cappuccinos because over the years they have been made with new and delicious flavours. Today you can enjoy a Caramel Latte, Mocha Latte, Hazelnut Latte, French Vanilla Latte and many more such flavours at cafés and at home.

When it comes to which of these two coffee drinks is healthier, there’s not too much of a difference. A cappuccino might have fewer calories because it has lesser milk in it, but that’s about it essentially. So you can count your calories and not worry about counting your cappuccino cups! When you involve the different flavours of lattes available along with the types of milk being used to make the lattes or even cappuccinos, the number of calories change.

History claims that while lattes originate from America, cappuccinos come from Italy. Since both these countries have a wide cultural difference, the essence of the coffee drinks become different.

The difference in the textures of both drinks makes room for what we now know as latte art! When you’re served a latte in a cafe, you would find some sort of creative pattern on it which comes from the way the steamed milk is poured into the drink. The top layer of a latte is less foamy than that of a cappuccino, making latte art possible and a very attractive feature of the coffee drink.

In conclusion, although both lattes and cappuccinos are made using the same ingredients, they are mainly differentiated by their coffee to milk ratios and textures. A cappuccino has more foam, while a latte has more milk with a touch of foam at the top. If you prefer your coffee to be strong you would choose a cappuccino over a latte and if you like your coffee to be milky then you would like a latte more than a cappuccino. However, both these drinks are absolutely delightful and a treat for coffee lovers.

If you are a latte lover, then we have exactly what you need to enjoy an enticing cup of latte at any time, from the comfort of your home. Not only do we have a must-try latte flavoured Hot Brew, we also have specially designed Latte Kits with different flavours of Hot Brews for you to make delicious latte right in your kitchen.

Apart from having a particular flavour of our signature Hot Brew coffee, our Latte Kit also has a perfectly designed Coffee Frother. This stainless steel Coffee Frother seamlessly froths hot or cold, milk and coffee with a single press of a button. So you can now enjoy a hot cup of latte or even a delicious glass of iced latte at any time.

With our Latte Kits you can now make and enjoy a classic latte along with a Caramel Latte, Mocha Latte, Hazelnut Latte, French Vanilla Latte, Original Latte, Dark Roast Latte and a seasonal favourite Pumpkin Spice Latte. If you’re confused about which flavour to try first, you can get our Assorted Latte Kit to try a few of them and take a pick. All our Hot Brews are made using grade-A 100% Arabica beans and don’t have any preservatives or additives in them. They come in the form of brew bags, making them easy to use at home.

Start your morning at home with a divine cup of your favourite coffee, only with Sleepy Owl.