Latte, is milk the only partner of coffee?

Coffee and cola are a very strange combination, but coffee and milk may be a common combination. However, some people think that adding milk to coffee will lower the temperature of coffee and destroy the original flavor of coffee. Some people think that coffee tastes too bitter and unpalatable. As long as a little milk is added, coffee will become delicious. So, is adding milk to coffee good or bad? Is milk the only partner of coffee? Why do we need to add milk to coffee? Why is there coffee milk?

The origin of coffee milk

The practice of adding milk to coffee began in the 16th century. Although we can no longer trace how it started, we cannot deny its delicious effect. To this day, most consumers choose cappuccino, caffè latte or other milk coffee when they first come into contact with coffee, so for many people, milk coffee is a door to the world of specialty coffee.

Why do we need milk in coffee?

Of course, it’s because it tastes good! As a milk coffee lover, drinking coffee with milk is a perfect match. It can not only satisfy the desire for coffee but also solve the milk addiction. Drinking milk coffee is simply a kind of enjoyment! Generally, coffee with milk can obviously feel the heaviness, plus the fat contained in it, or the whipped milk foam, the coffee with milk will be smoother and more textured.

What kind of coffee is suitable for adding milk?

Many coffee masters suggest that specialty coffee is not suitable for adding milk. Does this mean that milk cannot be added to specialty coffee?

You should know that each type of coffee has its own unique flavor, such as the bright fruity acidity of Kenyan coffee, or the bitterness of Golden Mandheling. These coffees will bring great surprises when drunk alone. If they are blended with milk, not only will they fail to bring out their strengths, but they may even have an "inharmonious" taste. Therefore, it is recommended not to add milk to American coffee or hand-brewed coffee.

Strong and stimulating coffee like espresso, when added with milk, not only has a balanced flavor, but it can also create several more coffee flavors. You can drink them in rotation every day and never get tired of them!

Generally, it is not recommended to add milk to lightly roasted coffee beans. The sourness of dark roasted coffee beans gradually decreases, the sense of balance increases, and the bitterness gradually appears. Add milk, and the beans will be rich and smooth. At this time, milk and coffee complement each other. Of course, medium-dark roasted coffee has flavors of nuts, caramel, and chocolate, and it tastes different when drunk alone.

What kind of milk is suitable for coffee?

At present, the most widely used dairy product in the catering industry is milk, and catering milk is mainly divided into two categories:

1. Long-lasting milk

Long-lasting milk is raw milk that has been sterilized by high pressure or high temperature and is packaged aseptically. It has a shelf life of 3-6 months and can be stored at room temperature.

2. Fresh milk

Fresh milk is sterilized raw milk that is cooled and packaged. It needs to be refrigerated and has a shelf life of 5-7 days.

Drinking coffee is a very personal thing. Everyone has different preferences. As for whether to add milk to coffee, you can decide based on your own coffee habits. There is no absolute good or bad thing about adding milk.

The ingredients of milk include: fat, protein, etc.

The milk with a higher fat content has a relatively better foam density. The fat content of long-life milk is concentrated between 3.4 and 3.6g/100g, while the fat content of fresh milk can reach up to 3.8g. In general, the foam density and foam retention of fresh milk are better than those of long-life milk. Therefore, if you want a cup of dense and mellow milk foam for latte art, choose high-fat milk.

The higher the protein content of milk, the stronger the "milky flavor" will be. Milk with higher protein and fat content will have a creamy flavor. The protein content of fresh milk is generally lower than that of aged milk. Therefore, if you want a strong milky flavor, choose milk with relatively high protein; vice versa.

Drinking coffee is a very personal thing. Everyone has different preferences. As for whether to add milk to coffee, you can decide based on your own coffee habits. There is no absolute good or bad thing about adding milk.