Coffee GuideCafé au Lait

How to make a Café au Lait

Brewed coffee and hot milk, in equal measure.

Ratio1 : 1 coffee to milk
Time5 min
DifficultyEasy
Serves1 (240 ml bowl or mug)
OriginFrance

Ingredients

  • 120 ml strong brewed or French-press coffee
  • 120 ml steamed or scalded milk

Method

  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.
Barista tip

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