Café Au Lait Recipe

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Dec 22 2025

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20m

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Serves 2

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Recipe information

Make Café Au Lait in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Coffee

1 cups Coarsely Ground Coffee

4 cups Water

Milk

2 cups Whole Milk

1 to taste sugar

Brewing Coffee

1. Boil Water

In a kettle, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.

2. Prepare Coffee Grounds

While the water is boiling, measure out 1 cup of coarsely ground coffee.

3. Brew Coffee

Once the water is boiling, pour it over the coffee grounds in a French press or drip coffee maker. Allow it to steep for about 4-5 minutes before pressing or filtering.

Preparing Milk

4. Heat Milk

In a saucepan, heat 2 cups of whole milk over medium heat until it is hot but not boiling, stirring occasionally.

5. Sweeten Milk

Add sugar to the heated milk to taste, stirring until it is fully dissolved.

Combining Ingredients

6. Combine Coffee and Milk

Pour equal parts of brewed coffee and heated milk into a large mug or bowl. Adjust the ratio according to your taste preference.

7. Serve

Stir gently and enjoy your Café au Lait hot. Optionally, you can sprinkle with a dash of cinnamon or cocoa powder for added flavor.

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