Café au lait

Although it is often compared to other European variations, especially the espresso-based Italian caffè latte, this French version of coffee and warmed milk is mostly made with brewed coffee, traditionally using the French press. The ratio of the ingredients also differs, and café au lait will usually have equal amounts of both, and it mostly does not have any foam on top, unlike caffè latte.

The confusion between the two beverages often appears because the terms are interchangeably used in some European countries that do not make a clear distinction between the two types. Also, café au lait can sometimes be made with espresso. Similar variations that combine coffee and milk are enjoyed in most European countries.