The reason some places do this is to help differentiate the drink from acafe latteandflat white, as otherwise they are practically the same drink. If you haven't had a cap with chocolate powder on top, give it a go! Cappuccino with chocolate on top made by me! What's a mocha? A m...
The texture of the foam on a latte is very important and is what gives this coffee drink its distinct look and mouthfeel. This is slightly different than the latte macchiato which tends to be more espresso dominant. Another difference between a latte vs macchiato is a bit of aesthetic flair....