National Cappuccino Day

The Italian coffee drink that Americans consistently make too large and too cold.

National Cappuccino Day on November 8 celebrates the Italian espresso drink made with equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam, typically served in a 5 to 6-ounce cup. The cappuccino takes its name from the Capuchin friars, whose brown habits reportedly resembled the color of the drink. A p