Cafe Au Lait.. at home!

I've always wondered why drinks at Starbucks are the more expensive than ONE whole gallon of milk!  Determined to find a cheaper way to enjoy those oh-so-wonderful caffeinated drinks I love so much, I created this recipe to make a cafe au lait (one of my favorites) at home!

So, here we go.

It's very simple!

Serves 2
Ingredients:
1 cup of freshly brewed coffee (since it is a French drink, I suggest using a dark, bold roast coffee)
1 cup warmed milk

Procedure:

In a small pot, heat 1 cup of milk over low heat.  Consistently whisk to create foam, and whisk faster as foam increases.  *You DO NOT want the milk to boil!*  This step will take about 8 minutes.  Patience is key!

Once warm, pour 1/2 cup of warm milk into microwavable coffee mug.  Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds.  Remove from microwave and pour 1/2 cup of freshly brewed coffee into milk and mix.  Repeat for the second serving.  Add sugar to your liking (I added 1 1/2 tbsp).

And voila!  It's that simple.  Doesn't that beat paying an arm and a leg at Starbucks?

Feel free to leave comments and suggestions!  I love feedback.