Black coffee is awesome but it is not for everyone. Adding some milk to your coffee can be a godsend for a lot of people out there. If you’re one of them, then you’re in the right place. So without wasting any more time, let’s address the elephant in the room.
Which coffee has the most milk? A cafe latte is the coffee drink with the most milk. It is closely followed by cappuccino and flat white. You can also add milk to your everyday coffee that comes from a cold brew or a french press. At the end of the day, how much milk you want in your coffee is your preference more than anything else. For iced coffee lovers, nothing beats a cold brew coffee with some ice and cold milk.
Let’s take a detailed look at all the coffee drinks that come loaded with the goodness of milk.
Latte
Latte is the most common coffee drink you can get with milk.
To make a latte, you will need an espresso shot, steamed milk, and some frothed milk to go on top.
First, you add the espresso shot and then pour steamed milk followed by the frothed milk. The ratio of espresso to steamed milk is around 1:3 making this the coffee drink with most milk.
Cappuccino
The cappuccino also has the same components as the latte.
You will need to add equal parts of espresso, steamed milk, and milk froth to make a cappuccino.
Since there is a lot less milk here, a cappuccino can be a bit stronger than a latte. But if you want to have a hit of coffee, then this is a better choice.
Flat White
A flat white is very similar to a latte.
When it comes to making a flat white, the espresso portion is what makes the difference. Some places use a single shot of espresso while others use two.
The flat white is also served in smaller size making it a more concentrated drink in terms of coffee flavor. The milk, however, adds a nice creamy texture to your coffee.
Macchiato
A classic macchiato is a shot of espresso that is topped with frothed milk on top.
This is almost as strong as an espresso but the froth does reduce the overall bitterness in your coffee. If you’re looking for something better, you’ll like what’s next.
Latte Macchiato
A latte macchiato is very much like a latte but in a different order.
First, you pour the steamed milk into the glass and then the shot of espresso. Finally, you add the frothed milk on top.
Thanks to the different order, it looks very different and that also reflects in the taste.
Mocha
If you’re looking for a milk coffee that is sweet but without sugar, then the mocha is your friend.
First, you need to add some chocolate syrup to your cup. Then add a shot of espresso followed by steamed milk and frothed milk.
Some like to replace frothed milk with whipped cream, but we’ll leave that to you.
This drink is not overly sweet but the addition of chocolate does make it better. For a more sophisticated palate, try a square of dark chocolate instead of chocolate syrup.
Frappe
A frappe is a colorful combination of instant coffee, milk, and ice cubes.
To make a frappe, you need to make coffee with instant coffee and milk. Keep in the fridge for a while and take it out cold.
Add that to a blender with some sugar (1 to 3 teaspoons) and a couple of ice cubes. Blend it till everything mixes well and you have your frappe.
Piccolo Latte
A piccolo latte comes with 1 part espresso and 2 parts steamed milk. Think of it as a smaller version of a latte (piccolo means small in Italian).
The difference here is that you can even add 2 shots of espresso and twice the amount of milk which makes for a more concentrated coffee drink.
If you’re looking for a hit of coffee and also the goodness of milk, this one is a good fit.
Classic Cold Brew Iced Coffee
This is probably our favorite.
All you need is a cold brew coffee, some milk, and some ice cubes. No blending is required. There is also no need for an expensive espresso machine.
Mix all three components together and you have a classic iced coffee, cold brew style.
Cafe Au Lait
What happens when you mix regular coffee instead of espresso in a latte?
You get the Cafe Au Lait.
Add equal parts of black coffee and steamed milk in a cup, and you will have your Cafe Au Lait.
This is a very common drink in places like India where they do not prefer black coffee as their staple coffee.
Cafe Breve
A cafe breve is a combination of espresso and half and half.
Add a shot of espresso and an equal amount of half and half (better if frothed), and you have your cafe breve.
This drink is traditionally served unsweetened, but feel free to experiment with a flavoring agent of your choice.
Cortado
To make a cortado, you will need two shots of espresso and an equal amount of hot steamed milk.
Adding the milk to this drink reduces the acidity of the drink and also brings some sweetness to the espresso flavor.
Affogato
Affogato is more of a dessert than a coffee.
For this, you are going to need a scoop (or two) of vanilla ice cream in a cup. Then, you pour a couple of shots of espresso on top of it.
You can now enjoy this coffee dessert without holding back.
Now that we’ve discussed all the milk-based coffee drinks, let’s take a look at some of the commonly asked questions on the subject.
Which Coffee Drink Has The Least Milk?
Cappuccino comes with less milk when compared to a latte which is the coffee drink with most milk. Since cappuccino comes with equal parts of espresso, steamed milk, and frothed milk, you can taste stronger coffee in this drink.
When making an iced coffee, you can decide how much milk you want. Some people will add just a dash of milk only to sweeten the drink while some will add a lot more to give substance to the drink.
You can play with the amount of milk in your coffee as there is no strict rule. Feel free to experiment with milk and let us know your findings.
Which Coffee Has The Most Froth?
Cappuccino comes with the most froth. Since it contains equal parts of espresso, steamed milk, and frothed milk, the amount of froth you find here is more than in any other coffee drink.
Other prominent drinks with frothed milk are latte, macchiato, mocha, cafe breve, and many not-so-popular ones.
What Is Normal Coffee With Milk Called?
When you add steamed milk to regular coffee, it is called Cafe Au Lait. It comes with equal parts of french coffee and hot steamed milk.
Is Milk In Coffee Bad?
You can add milk to coffee to sweeten it and to give your coffee body.
But the addition of milk can also increase the number of calories you take in. If you’re trying to lose weight, then adding milk to your coffee might not be a good idea.
That’s all we have here.
We hope you liked all the milk-based coffees we listed here.
Do try them and let us know how you liked’em. Till then, have a coffeelicious time!