Why An Afternoon Cappuccino Is Frowned Upon In Italy - Chowhound
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Generally speaking, Italians view dairy as something that slows down digestion and lingers in the stomach. This perspective makes cappuccinos particularly appealing in the morning, when Italians typically enjoy only a light breakfast alongside their caffeinated beverage. The milk in a cappuccino mitigates the strong acidity of drinking espresso on an empty stomach, and provides a bit of extra energy from its fat…
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