Galão

Galão is Portugal's everyday coffee drink — a shot of espresso topped with plenty of hot, lightly foamed milk, served in a tall clear glass. Similar to a caffè latte but lighter and milkier, it is the default breakfast coffee in Lisbon cafés.

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Prep Time 3

Cook Time 2

Course Drinks

Cuisine Portuguese

Servings 1

Calories 60 kcal

Ingredients

1 shot Espresso freshly pulled, about 1 fl oz
4 fl oz Whole milk steamed to a light, silky foam, about 65°C (150°F)
Sugar optional, to taste

Instructions

Pull a fresh espresso shot directly into a tall, clear heatproof glass.
Steam the milk to about 65°C (150°F) with a small amount of fine foam — it should stay pourable, not stiff like cappuccino foam.
Pour the hot milk over the espresso, holding back the foam with a spoon, then spoon the foam on top. Serve immediately while the layers are visible.

Notes

Traditionally served in a tall clear glass. A galão is roughly 1 part espresso to 3 parts milk.

Keyword coffee drinks, espresso, galão