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What's the difference between a wet and a dry cappuccino?

By Sean Paajanen, About.com

Question: What's the difference between a wet and a dry cappuccino?

Answer: As if all the various espresso drinks weren't confusing enough. A typical cappuccino has 1/3 steamed milk, 1/3 foamed milk, and 1/3 espresso. The differences between a wet and dry cappuccino aren't exactly carved in stone. A wet cappuccino has more steamed milk than frothed milk, whereas a dry cap has less steamed milk.

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