A guide to the most popular coffees with milk
27 March 2026

A guide to the most popular coffees with milk

Explore the unique flavours, aromas and characteristics of different coffee beans, and discover how each variety can transform your brew.

Coffee starts with the bean – and every variety brings its own flavour, aroma and story. On this page, you’ll find inspiration and guidance to explore different coffee beans, understand their unique characteristics, and learn how to select the right ones to create exceptional coffee experiences in your café or professional kitchen.

Caffè Latte

Ingredients: 25–35 ml espresso, 120–150 ml steamed milk with a creamy texture Total Volume: 180–210 ml Origin: USA Intensity: 1/5

caffe-latte
Caffe Latte

Cappuccino

Ingredients: 25–35 ml espresso, 120–150 ml steamed milk with foam that has larger bubbles than a Caffè Latte Total Volume: 150–180 ml Origin: Italy Intensity: 2/5

cappuccino
Cappuccino

Flat White

Ingredients: 25–35 ml espresso, 120–150 ml steamed milk Total Volume: 150–180 ml Origin: Australia Intensity: 3/5

flat-white
Flat White

Café au Lait

Ingredients: 25–35 ml espresso, 120–150 ml steamed milk with a creamy texture Total Volume: 150–180 ml Origin: France Intensity: 3/5

Traditional method: Half brewed coffee, half heated milk.

cafe-au-lait
Café au Lait

Latte Macchiato

Ingredients: 25–35 ml espresso, 150–180 ml steamed milk with a creamy texture Total Volume: 150–180 ml Origin: Italy Intensity: 4/5

Tip: Pour the milk into the glass first, then slowly add the espresso shot through the milk to create a coffee layer in the middle for an intense coffee flavour.

latte-macchiato
Latte Macchiato

Cortado

Ingredients: 25–35 ml espresso, 60 ml steamed milk with a creamy texture Total Volume: 85–90 ml Origin: Spain Intensity: 5/5

cortado
Cortado