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Cafe con Leche

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Definition: Café con Leche is a large cup containing a small amount of very strong espresso coffee with a lot of very hot, frothy milk. Coffee is served all over Spain, as it is in most of Europe in cafes, bars and restaurants of all calibers. Café con Leche is normally served at breakfast, while small cups of black espreso are served after a meal.

To learn more about what is eaten at desayuno or breakfast and for tips on how to prepare good coffee, read our FAQ, What are Spanish Breakfast Foods?

Pronunciation: cah-fay cone lay-chay

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