How to make a Café au Lait

Brewed coffee and hot milk, in equal measure.

Ratio1 : 1 coffee to milk
Time5 mins
Serves1 (240 ml bowl or mug)
OriginFrance
Café au Lait
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Method

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  1. Brew a strong cup of coffee (no espresso machine needed).

  2. Heat the milk until steaming and frothy.

  3. Pour both into the cup at the same time, in equal amounts.

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  • The home-friendly milk coffee, works with any brewing method.

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