The short answer is because the Italians don’t drink a Cappuccino after 11am but the actual reason will surprise you.

For many around the world, a cappuccino is a delightful coffee beverage that can be enjoyed at any time of day. However, for Italians, the rules surrounding cappuccino consumption are much stricter, rooted deeply in tradition and culinary common sense. The unwritten, yet widely observed, law in Italy dictates that a cappuccino should never be consumed after 11 AM. But why this seemingly arbitrary cut-off?

A Breakfast Beverage

In Italy, the cappuccino is fundamentally a breakfast drink. It’s considered a substantial beverage due to its milk content, making it perfect for starting the day alongside a cornetto (croissant) or other sweet pastry. The milk is seen as a digesti

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