Coffee

Café au Lait

Name: Café au Lait
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups brewed coffee (or 1½–2 cups cold coffee concentrate); 4 cups (950 ml) milk

Literally 'coffee with milk' — the staple French and Louisiana morning cup, built on a 1:1 ratio of brewed coffee and scalded milk.

5 September 2026 · Serves 8 · 5 min prep · 10 min brew

Ingredients

4 cups brewed coffee (or 1½–2 cups cold coffee concentrate)
4 cups (950 ml) milk

Method

If using coffee concentrate, add enough hot water to make 4 cups of coffee.
Heat the milk over low–medium heat until scalded (just below a simmer).
Pour equal amounts of coffee and scalded milk into bowls or cups.

french · louisiana · milk coffee · breakfast