Recipes

CAFÉ AU LAIT / CAFÉ CON LECHE

DESCRIPTION:

Drink Type: Hot

Milk Presence: Yes

Preparation Time: 5 Minutes

Difficulty: Beginner

Drink Base: FRENCH PRESS

Serving Size: 240 ml

Caffeine Content: About 50-60 mg

Nutritional Value: 30-50 Cal

INGREDIENTS:

 French Press Coffee: 120 ml (1/2 Portions);

Whipped Milk: 120 ml (1/2 Portions);

Sugar: 1-2 Tea Spoons

 Equipment: French Press, Glass Cup, Milk Frothier, Spoon

PREPARATION:

1) Pour the whipped milk into a glass, squeezing the foam from the top with a spoon;

2) Add sugar and mix;

3) Add French Press coffee to the cup;

4) Add the milk foam to the glass;

5) Enjoy.

TIPS:

– Use good quality coffee beans for the best flavor.

– For a richer flavor, use whole milk for steaming. You can also use skim milk, non-dairy milk, or a combination of milk and cream.

– If you don’t have a steamer or frothier, you can heat the milk in a saucepan and whisk vigorously to create foam.

FACTS:

Café Au Lait is the classic “Coffee with milk”, on the basis of which all coffee drinks of this class are prepared;

Coffee with milk has the most varieties and sub types;

The German-speaking community calls this drink “Milchkaffee” and the Spanish-speaking community calls it “Café con Leche”.

C A U T I O N !

The given numerical values are average and may differ from the actual values.