Coffee

Café con Leche

Name: Café con Leche
Total time: 5 min
Yield: Serves 1
Ingredients: 2 tbsp ground Puerto Rican coffee; ¾ cup whole milk; 1–2 tsp sugar (to taste)

The Puerto Rican morning ritual — strong coffee softened with hot, foamy milk.

5 min Serves 1 Easy

Directions

1
Brew a strong espresso or cafetera shot using your favorite Puerto Rican ground coffee.
2
Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium until steaming. Whisk briskly to foam.
3
Pour the coffee into a mug, add sugar, then top with the hot milk.
4
Serve immediately — and enjoy that first sip.

Boricua tip

Use a moka pot (cafetera) for the most authentic flavor.

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