Cappuccino - Iced Cappuccino

Iced Cappuccino

Cappuccino Freddo is the cold version of a cappuccino, where the drink usually has a small amount of cold frothed milk atop it. This drink is widely available in parts of Italy. In Rome, for example, each bar has the drink already prepared. In cities of Northern Italy, like Milan, however, it is almost impossible to find cappuccino freddo. Instead, "gelato da bere" (a thick blend of gelato and espresso) or "shakerato" (espresso and ice shaken together) are more popular. The term has also spread throughout the Mediterranean region where foam is added to the drink just before serving, often varying from the Italian original. In North America, however, the terms "Cappuccino Freddo" or "Iced cappuccino", if offered, may be somewhat of a misnomer if the characteristic frothed milk is omitted in the iced variation. For example, at Starbucks, without the frothed milk the drink is called an "iced latte".

An 'Iced capp' or 'Icecap', short for 'Iced Cappuccino', has in recent years become a very widespread summer beverage in Canada. First popularized by the ubiquitous Canadian cafe chain Tim Hortons, the blended mix of coffee, milk, and ice has spread to many competitors.