Milk and 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 generally believed that milk was first added to coffee by Sieur 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 will mask the subtle taste of coffee, so try to use half-fat or low-fat milk. Pay attention to the temperature of the milk. Milk that is not rolled up because of the heat can add a touch of delicious lubrication to the coffee.