The cappuccino as we know it was first created in the early 1900s after the invention of the espresso machine in 1901. The name was borrowed from a similar type of coffee called kapuziner, popular in Viennese cafes in the 1700s as the coffee resembles the robes worn by Capuchin friars. Remember that in Italy it is considered a massive faux pas to order a cappuccino after 10 a.m.

The cup was designed by Roxanne Flick in 2016 and is called Purpur.

Product information

One in a series of illustrations of Italian coffee with a selection of beautifully designed glasses and cups.

The size 40x50 cm (approx 16x20”) are signed and printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Bright White 310g archival paper and are sold in a limited edition of 50 prints.

The size 30x40 cm (approx 12x16”) are printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art Studio Enhanced 210g archival paper.