Cappuccino is...

Italy has a variety of different customs and thoughts around food. Cappuccinos and espressos are ubiquitous in Italy, and they're delicious. Our day in Italy would not have been complete without three cups of foamy delight. Although Italy is not recognized for being a cheap country, espressos are designed for everyone and are hence quite reasonable.

However, it is assumed that cappuccino (or any coffee drink with milk) should be drunk only for the morning and never to be consumed after a meal. Italians don’t fancy the combination of hot milk and a full stomach.

Italians think that drinking milk after a meal will ruin your digestion. They avoid ingesting milk because it is not something they are accustomed to. Breakfast does not qualify because a traditional Italian breakfast consists of a coffee drink and a pastry. If your preferred coffee drink is a cappuccino, the milk is considered part of the meal. But after lunch or dinner, ordering a cappuccino or other milk-based beverage? Never would an Italian.