Mocha vs. Cappuccino — What's the Difference?

A chocolate-flavored coffee drink.

A layer of frothed milk on top of steamed milk.

Contains a shot of espresso as its base.

A rich, robust coffee flavor due to the espresso.

Cream topping used for extra richness.

A coffee drink made from espresso and steamed milk.

Served hot and topped with whipped cream or milk foam.

Served in smaller cups than lattes or mochas.

Flavoring syrup or powder added for sweetness.

Maintains a balance between espresso and milk.

A type of fine-quality coffee

A cappuccino ( (listen); Italian pronunciation: [kapputˈtʃiːno]; Italian plural: cappuccini) is an espresso-based coffee drink that originated in Italy, and is simply prepared with steamed milk foam (microfoam).Variations of the drink involve the use of cream instead of milk, using non-dairy milk substitutes and flavoring with cinnamon or chocolate powder. It is typically smaller in volume than a caffè latte, with a thicker layer of microfoam.The name comes from the Capuchin friars, referring to the colour of their habits, and in this context referring to the colour of the beverage when milk is added in small portion to dark, brewed coffee (today mostly espresso).

A soft kind of leather made from sheepskin.

Espresso coffee mixed or topped with steamed milk or cream.

A rich pungent Arabian coffee.

A serving of this beverage.

Coffee of high quality.

(uncountable) An Italian coffee-based beverage made from espresso to which milk that has been steamed and/or frothed is added; (countable) a cup of this beverage.

A coffee beverage flavored with milk, sugar, and cocoa.

Any of various similar drinks.

A serving of any of these beverages.

A medium- to dark-brown colour like that of the coffee drink (sense 1) or the habit of a Capuchin monk.

A flavoring made of coffee mixed with chocolate.

A soft, thin, suede-finished glove leather usually made from sheepskin.

A dark olive brown.

(countable) A coffee drink with chocolate syrup added, or a serving thereof.

A coffee and chocolate mixed flavour.

(color) A dark brown colour, like that of mocha coffee.

A strong Arabian coffee.

Any of a number of species of moths in the geometrid subfamily Sterrhinae, many European species having dark brown coloration.

(historical) An Abyssinian weight, equivalent to a Troy grain.

Of a dark brown colour, like that of mocha coffee.

A seaport town of Yemen, on the Red Sea, also spelled Mukha.

A variety of coffee originally brought from Mocha.

An Abyssinian weight, equivalent to a Troy grain.

A flavoring made from an infusion of coffee or of a combination of coffee with chocolate or cocoa.

A color of a deep chocolate brown.

Soft suede glove leather from goatskin

Flavoring made from mixed coffee and chocolate

Superior dark coffee made from beans from Arabia

Cappuccino often has a stronger coffee flavor due to the absence of chocolate.

Not always, but whipped cream is a popular topping for mochas.

Mocha is distinct because it includes chocolate syrup or powder, creating a sweeter flavor.

Yes, cappuccino traditionally has a thick layer of milk foam as a signature feature.

Yes, iced versions of both drinks are available, though cappuccino is less common.

No, mochas are often served in larger cups, while cappuccinos come in smaller cups.

Yes, the milk foam and steamed milk balance the espresso flavor.

Both can contain similar amounts of espresso, depending on the recipe.

They are sometimes dusted with cocoa powder or cinnamon but usually left plain.

Both can have similar caffeine content, depending on the espresso used.

Ideally, a cappuccino has equal proportions, but some variations exist.

Yes, chocolate syrup or powder is a fundamental ingredient in mochas.

Yes, flavor syrups like vanilla or caramel can be added to mochas.

Yes, plant-based milk alternatives like almond or oat milk can be used.

Cappuccino is widely known and more popular, but mocha remains a favorite for those who enjoy sweeter coffee.