How to make milk coffee?

How do you make milk coffee?

Make the coffee strong, then add milk and a sweetener. Because the milk dilutes the coffee, a stronger brew than usual tastes better.

Simple hot milk coffee (general method)

1. Brew strong coffee or dissolve instant coffee in a little hot water.
2. Warm the milk until steaming, not boiling.
3. Combine, then sweeten to taste.

Amounts are a matter of taste. A common start is about equal parts coffee and milk; adjust from there.

Palm sugar iced milk coffee (published recipe)

Nescafe Indonesia calls this the most frequently found version.

1. Brew 1 sachet of instant coffee in 120 ml hot water and set aside.
2. Pour 20 to 30 ml liquid palm sugar into a glass with ice.
3. Add milk to taste, then the coffee.

Caramel milk coffee (published recipe)

1. Stir 2 tsp instant coffee, 1 tsp creamer, 120 ml warm fresh milk and 12.5 ml caramel syrup in a cup until dissolved.
2. Top with 2 marshmallows if you like.

Which milk should you use?

• Full-fat milk gives more foam, according to the same source.
• Evaporated milk makes the drink creamier.
• Plant milks can also be used; warm them gently and taste.

Common mistakes

• Using weak coffee, which tastes thin once the milk goes in.
• Boiling the milk, which gives a flat, cooked taste.
• Adding too much ice to the iced version, which waters it down.

Food safety

Dairy is perishable. Do not leave milk coffee out for more than 2 hours, or 1 hour in hot weather above 90 F (CDC).