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Milk is one of the most widely used coffee condiments

Published: 2026-04-04 Author: World Gafei

Last Updated: 2026/04/04, Milk is one of the most widely used coffee condiments. Traditionally, milk has never been added to coffee in some countries such as Yemen, Ethiopia and Turkey. It is widely believed that milk was first added to coffee by Monin in Grenoble in 1685. In the mid-1980s, 57% of people in the United States drank coffee with milk, while 81% in Germany drank coffee.

Milk is one of the most widely used coffee condiments. Traditionally, milk has never been added to coffee in some countries such as Yemen, Ethiopia and Turkey.

It is widely believed that milk was first added to coffee by Monin in Grenoble in 1685. In the mid-1980s, 57% of people in the United States drank coffee with milk, while 81% of people in Germany added milk to their coffee. These figures are interesting because German coffee is of much higher quality than American coffee. An even more amazing fact is that 27% of Americans and 43% of Germans add sugar to their coffee.

The fat in whole milk obscures the subtle taste of coffee, so use half-fat or low-fat milk during the day. Pay attention to the temperature of the milk. Milk that is not rolled up because of the heat can add a tasty and smooth feeling to the coffee.

Although in the general eyes, milk is the companion of coffee. But it can not be tasted with coffee, because it will affect the taste, seriously affect the taste effect.

In some cases, coffee with small particles should be drunk without milk, while coffee with large particles should be served with milk.

But in the evaluation, never add milk.

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