The cappuccino first appeared in a Viennese coffee house. In 1805 it was described as coffee with milk and cream, in some places they would add spices too. The name came about as the drink would look the same color as the Capuchin monks’ robes. In Italian, cappuccino, means ‘hood’.
Although the name originated from Vienna, it was invented in Italy, where it took on its common name ‘Cappuccino’. In Italy however, you will rarely be served a cappuccino after lunch as it is considered a morning drink.