Coffee with Milk

Coffee with milk, known as “Café con Leche” or “Café Lechero” in México, is a favorite coffee drink served at the legendary Gran Café de la Parroquia, a café and restaurant in the Port of Veracruz.

SERVINGS

1

COURSE

Drinks

TOTAL TIME

10 mins

CUISINE

Mexican

Place the coffee in your espresso maker following the manufacturer’s instructions (they vary depending on your coffee maker type).

INSTRUCTIONS

1

 Add the water. Turn the heat up if using a stovetop espresso maker, or turn on if using an electric espresso machine.

INSTRUCTIONS

2

 While the coffee is brewing, place the milk in a small saucepan and turn the heat to medium-high. Heat the milk, and once it comes to a boil, slightly reduce the temperature to keep simmering.

INSTRUCTIONS

3

 Pour the coffee in a tall, thick glass, and in a gentle but quick stream, pour the milk in. This will cool down the coffee/milk mixture, it will form a layer of foam at the top of the glass. After this, add sugar to sweeten and enjoy your Coffee with milk!

INSTRUCTIONS

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