How to Make Café Miel
Café miel is espresso, honey, and steamed milk — the honey replaces sugar with a rounded sweetness that plays beautifully with a medium roast. It's one of the easiest cafe drinks to nail at home in under five minutes.
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Use a light drizzle of honey at the bottom of the cup, pull the espresso over it, then steam milk to about 150°F with a thin layer of microfoam. Stir once before pouring so the honey dissolves — a common mistake is honey pooling at the bottom. Cinnamon on top is traditional.
FAQ
What honey is best?
A mild honey (clover or orange blossom) — strong honeys can overpower the espresso.
Is it very sweet?
1 tablespoon is balanced; 2 makes it dessert. Adjust for the honey's intensity.
Does cinnamon belong?
Traditionally yes — it's the signature garnish and complements honey's warmth.
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