Form and content of a cup of coffee LO26591

From: Chris Klopper (syntagm@icon.co.za)
Date: 04/29/01

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Replying to LO26583 --

Leo wrote

> in Italy it is the *cappuccino*.
> The origin of this latter Italian expression is for me mysterious - what
> has this thing to do with the Capuchin monks?

I believe the Capuchin monks wore brown or a dark brown dress, overcoat,
habit, gown and creamy coloured head dress. This is anecdotal at best but
visually plausible.

a coffee by no other name will smell as good 8>)

regards

Chris

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