There’s nothing quite like a cup of hot cocoa or coffee on a chilly winter day, and, for many of us, the best part is a nice, thick layer of froth on top! But do you know who created the first foamy drink? Was it a café in France? Your local Starbucks? Think again! The next time you take a sip of hot, foamy goodness, remember to thank Hispanic, Latino/x, and early Mesoamerican cultures for the invention of the molinillo!

You can thank Hispanic and Latino/x culture for this gorgeous tool and your favorite foamy beverage.