Cappuccino should be drunk only before 11 a.m. to argue with famous chefs
Sep 17, 2025
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Gino D'Acampo, an Italian TV chef and cookbook author, recently introduced the Italian coffee culture 'Unanswered Questions' through TikTok and racked up 2.4 million views, according to the British media Daily Mail.
In the video, D'Acampo says "Italians have a separate time to drink cappuccinos and espressos"Espresso is common to drink throughout the day, especially after a meal," he explained. He added "It makes sense to drink espresso after a meal because caffeine helps digestion by speeding up blood circulation."
On the other hand, he argues that cappuccinos with milk can interfere with digestion and should be avoided after 11 a.m. He added "Milk in cappuccinos after meals enters the stomach and slows digestion. That's something to avoid."
Online reactions to his remarks were mixed.
Netizens are joking that `No milk in coffee in the evening, but tiramisu is okay, Italians are the best,' and `I don't follow the rules of any country.' Various opinions poured out, even refuting, "If you want to drink a cappuccino at 5 p.m., you drink it." Another said "If that's the reason, isn't cheesecake, ice cream, or pudding after meals, too?" raised the question.
His claim seems to stem from a culture of recognizing milk as 'breakfast food' in Italy.
Breakfast with cappuccino and pastry (bread) is a typical Italian diet.
After that, it is common to switch to milk-free coffee such as espresso because it can interfere with digestion.
Meanwhile, Dacampo, a native of Naples, Italy, moved to London in his 20s and made his name as a chef in the UK, and has been actively engaged in broadcasting activities to introduce Italian cuisine and culture.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
