Wet Cappuccino vs Dry Cappuccino: What's the Difference?
A traditional cappuccino is roughly equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam. Wet and dry are the two common variations — same drink, different milk-to-foam balance. A wet cappuccino has more steamed milk and less foam (closer to a small latte). A dry cappuccino is mostly foam over the espresso with barely any liquid milk. If you’ve ever ordered a cappuccino and gotten something that felt too foamy or too milky for your taste, the wet/dry vocabulary is what you were missing. This guide breaks down the differences, ratios, and how to make each at home from the same shot of espresso. ...