While both contain espresso and heated, frothed milk, cappuccinos feature even layers of espresso, steamed milk, and foam, whereas lattes contain less foam and more steamed milk.

Additionally, in lattes, there’s a higher ratio of milk to espresso — about two-thirds milk to one-third espresso — resulting in a significantly milkier, creamier texture and taste.

To make a latte, the milk is steamed and frothed, then poured at an angle in a cup atop espresso. At the end of the pour, a thin layer of foamy milk is added to create latte art.

When you order a cappuccino, the barista will froth the milk a bit longer. They’ll then pour a one-to-one ratio of steamed milk and foam over the espresso in thick, even layers.

This will help add more airiness and larger foam bubbles. The resulting cappuccino will be relatively smaller than a latte, more espresso-forward, and evidently frothier.