Classic Café au Lait

It’s a simple recipe—half coffee and half milk. Good coffee and a little milk foam set it apart.

You might think steamed milk is a coffee shop treat, but you can make it at home without a frother (but if you have a frother, nice!). Warm milk and a little froth elevate a cup of black coffee into a treat. Use a flavorful, dark-roast bean for your brew, and the milk fat accentuates the flavor nicely. 

It’s really easy and very satisfying. 

Ingredients

  • Your favorite strong-brewed coffee—enough for the number of people you’re serving

  • 2% or nonfat milk—the same amount as your coffee

  • 16oz mason jar

How to make it

  • Brew your coffee as usual. We make 2-3 cups using our trusty Chemex. (Here’s why we love the pour over method.

  • Add milk to a saucepan over medium low heat and warm slowly until it just starts to steam. Bring the milk to an almost simmer, but don’t let it boil. 

  • Put the warm milk in your mason jar, close the lid, and shake until frothy.

  • Pour equal parts coffee and foamy milk into each cup.

  • Sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg and enjoy!

Have a microwave? You can make foamier foam with this mason jar method.

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