Café Con Leche

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups strong brewed coffee – freshly brewed, very hot
• granulated sugar – to taste, for serving

Instructions

1. Brew the coffee first so it is ready and very hot when you mix the drink. Prepare 2 cups of strong coffee using your preferred method, such as a moka pot, espresso machine, or other brew method, aiming for a robust, dark brew.
2. While the coffee brews, pour the whole milk into a small saucepan. Heat the milk over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it is steaming and just beginning to form small bubbles around the edges, 3–5 minutes. Do not let it boil.
3. Once the milk is hot, optionally whisk it vigorously by hand for 15–30 seconds or use a milk frother to create a little light foam on top, keeping most of the milk liquid and smooth.
4. Pour 1 cup of the hot coffee into each of two large cups or bowls. Slowly add 1 cup of the hot milk to each, aiming for an equal 1:1 ratio of coffee to milk in both servings.
5. Stir each cup gently to fully combine the coffee and milk. Taste and add granulated sugar to each cup, stirring until dissolved, adjusting the sweetness to your preference.
6. Serve the café con leche immediately while hot, optionally spooning a little of the milk foam on top of each cup before serving.