Also makes me think of my first cafe con leche - it was in Mexico. A tall glass of steamed milk would be brought out with a jar of Nescafe. Then I’d simply spoon in the Nescafe, add sugar and stir…. Really quite delicious! I had cafe con leche in Mexico before I’d ever had a cafe au lait or latte in the states.

Now wouldn’t that make a cool follow up book to Cafe Haiku? International Cafe-ku….

I know you’ve always wanted to go there. When you do, order ca-phe sua da (pronounced “ca-fe su-ya”) and you’ll get the strongest little shot of espresso mixed with condensed milk. Hello, calories.