Difference Between Frappuccino and Cappuccin

Mornings are bearable only due to the presence of a magical drink like coffee, there is a popular saying ‘A bad day with coffee is better than a good day without a cup of coffee’ which perfectly describes the love that people have towards coffee. But with umpteen choices especially in the case of drinks and beverages, it is normal to get baffled between many choices, while looking at a menu anyone can get confused between Frappuccino and Cappuccino, although both sound similar, they differ in taste, nature, etc.   

Frappuccino vs Cappuccino  

The main difference between Frappuccino and Cappuccino is that Frappuccino is an iced drink and is popularly known as a cold drink and may or may not contain caffeine and is sugary in taste, on the other hand, Cappuccino is a hot drink and mandatorily contains caffeine/ shot of espresso and is not sugary/ sweet.   

Frappuccino is a drink that was introduced by Starbucks as a cold version of coffee that consisted of cream, sugar, condensed milk, syrup, flavor, etc., and is one of the heaviest drinks on the Starbucks menu. Frappuccino is not specific; it can be modified into various versions but altering the ingredients.  

On the other hand, Cappuccino is a steaming hot drink and is prepared using a good hot shot of espresso, milk, milk foam and is usually served in the cafes with their latte art. Cappuccino gives the perfect caffeine kick required in the morning. Cappuccino is highly specific, if the shot of espresso is replaced with anything else then it is not a Cappuccino.   

Comparison Table Between Frappuccino and Cappuccino   

What is Frappuccino?  

Aforementioned, Frappuccino is an iced coffee drink that is made up of cream, condensed milk, sugar, etc., and is not at all specific and can be modified into various versions by altering the number of ingredients or by adding a new ingredient. The sweet flavor comes out perfectly with the crunchy ice. It is listed as a high-calorie drink on the Starbucks menu due to the amount of sugar and cream involved.   

Frappuccino is not at all specific, that is the reason many cafes prefer adding a special syrup to enhance the taste. The word Frappuccino is derived from two words Frappe (French word- a combination of milkshake and ice-cream) and cappuccino- the coffee part. Although, Frappuccino was introduced by Coffee Connection, when Starbucks eventually took over Coffee Connection, they modified the drink and copyrighted it as their own.  

Frappuccino can also be prepared without using caffeine, for instance, the Matcha Frappuccino does not contain any caffeine, instead contains Match Powder, any fruit-based Frappuccino does not contain caffeine- for instance, the strawberry flavored Frappuccino.   

Owing to its flexible nature, Frappuccino can be altered as per the café’s choice and still be referred to as a Frappuccino, according to the customer’s choice, the cafés now add whipped cream, or syrup to enhance the taste. Whipped cream and crushed ice are the constant part of a Frappuccino. But all these ingredients put Frappuccino on the unhealthier side, thus Frappuccino is not preferred by diet enthusiasts, but can be used as a cheat meal once in a while.   

Even though it is included in the high-calorie drink, Frappuccino is always served in a huge cup as compared to other drinks as it has many ingredients, and owing to the cold nature it needs to be brewed stronger than other hot drinks. With increasing demand, many cafés have now introduced decaffeinated, Choco-Chips, soy-milk, and many other versions of Frappuccino.   

What is a Cappuccino?  

As mentioned above, Cappuccino is a steaming hot drink with an espresso shot, sugar, milk, milk foam as the main ingredients. It is highly specific as adding even one ingredient other than the regular ingredient can cause its name to change from Cappuccino. The espresso shot is a vital ingredient and it cannot be modified into any other ingredient in a Cappuccino.   

Although Cappuccino originated in Italy, it is widely accepted as the morning drink in every part of the world as it provides the working professional the caffeine kick that is required when the day starts.  

 It is usually prepared in an Espresso coffee machine with one shot of espresso in every cup unless someone asks for a stronger Cappuccino with a double shot espresso, the people steering away from caffeine can ask for a decaf Cappuccino as many cafés provide decaffeinated espresso shot.   

Cappuccino is the only drink after latte, that is actively used by the restaurants to show off their artistic abilities, that is latte art. It is presented beautifully in almost every restaurant with a magnificent texture art with their milk, although the latte art Cappuccino is served in a smaller cup, it visually looks gorgeous and delicious. Another way of presenting a Cappuccino is through the traditional way with no art, this is served in a bigger cup in most of the restaurants.   

Owing to the number of ingredients, Cappuccino falls on the lighter side as it does not contain too many calories and is highly preferred by diet enthusiasts. It is usually served in a smaller cup as compared to other beverages but is a perfect drink that goes with breakfast, lunch, or dinner for that matter.   

Main Differences Between Frappuccino and Cappuccino  

Conclusion  

From the above-mentioned points, it is evident that although Frappuccino and Cappuccino sound similar, they are different in nature, taste, texture, and various other parameters. Frappuccino was highly inspired by Cappuccino and was launched with the motive of giving the customers a feel of milkshake and coffee together, while Cappuccino is officially the office drink, Frappuccino is more of a casual drink and is liked by everyone from children to teens and adults.   

Frappuccino and Cappuccino are more like brothers, they have the same origin but differ in taste as Frappuccino is also referred to as an ice-cold Cappuccino. Nevertheless, both of them have a unique fan base owing to their different taste and mode of preparation.   

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