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This day is celebrated all across the United States, especially New Orleans.
People across the world enjoy café au lait. However, people in the U.S. and New Orleans celebrate this day by drinking a cup of cafe au lait straight out of an espresso machine. However, people having milk allergies should exercise caution.
The first National Cafe Au Lait Day was celebrated on February 17, 2017.
There are no records as to who started the celebration on this day.
Café au lait has different names in different countries. For instance, in Poland, it is called 'kawa biala' (white coffee), and in Germany, it is called 'Milchkaffee' (milk coffee). The term café au lait is most famously used in the U.S. and northern European cafes.
In New Orleans, the hot coffee is served with milk and chicory root that adds a bitter taste to the drink. It is often served with sweet beignets that complement the bitter taste of espresso coffee. The only exception is reverse coffee which the French love. Blending espresso with hot milk gives you reverse coffee, whereas the classic drink is created by pouring hot milk into coffee.
One of the best traditions you can follow on National Café Au Lait Day is to sip this delicious and refreshing cup of hot coffee. If you've never tried one, it's a good day to start with this French drink.
The best way to celebrate this day is by drinking coffee with milk. You can go to any coffee shop to enjoy the traditionally served café au lait made with steamed milk or the New Orleans style. Also, you can try different recipes for coffee at home using coffee and milk.
It is best to prepare your drink with equal amounts of espresso coffee, hot milk, and chicory roots as it exhibits a bitter taste that is very different from the French version.
It is a coffee with hot milk. It is available at most cafes and comes right out of an espresso machine.
The difference lies in the way they are served. For instance, a white porcelain cup or bowl is used to offer the French version. For offering the Italian caffè latte, traditional kitchen glasses are used.
Café au lait was first invented in France. It was created by Marie de Rabutin- Chantal during the mid 17th century.
The exact person who started this day is not known.
The day is celebrated on February 17 each year.
This day, all coffee lovers come together to enjoy a nice cup of coffee blended in milk.
People celebrate this day by drinking a cup of hot coffee with their friends and family.
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| February 16, 2020 | Sunday |
| February 16, 2021 | Tuesday |
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We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
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