The word 'Cappuccino' has a surprising religious origin. It is named after the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, a branch of the Franciscan monks founded in the 16th century. The monks were known for their distinct brown robes and the pointed hoods, called 'cappuccio' in Italian. When coffee was mixed with frothed milk in 17th-century Vienna (the 'Kapuziner'), the color of the beverage was said to perfectly match the shade of the Capuchin friars' robes. The modern Italian Cappuccino we know today—typically consisting of equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam—was perfected in the early 20th century with the advancement of espresso machines that could produce high-pressure steam.