French Morning Coffee (Café au Lait) vs Classic Builder's Tea

Both drinks pair a strong hot brew with milk, but in very different proportions. The café au lait matches 150ml of dark-roasted coffee with an equal measure of whole milk, gently heated until steaming and optionally whisked to a light foam, giving a milk-rich cup served in a wide bowl suited to dipping pastries. Builder's tea instead steeps black tea in freshly boiled water for three to five minutes, then adds just a splash of milk for a tan colour, keeping the brew robust and tea-forward. Sugar is optional in each, so sweetness is left to taste.