Craving the creamy comfort of a Portuguese galão? Learn how to make this beloved café drink at home with simple ingredients and an easy step-by-step recipe.

The typical coffee used for the Portuguese galão is a blend of Arabica and Robusta beans, reminiscent of the espresso blend common in southern Italy. The addition of Robusta gives it a darker, earthier flavor profile and ups the caffeine content a tad.

The Galão is a Portuguese coffee drink that typically features a lighter espresso to milk ratio compared to a Latte, with about one part espresso to three parts frothed milk, served in a tall glass to showcase its layers.

What’s inside a Café Galão? Uncover this Portuguese coffee’s secrets, its ingredients, preparation, and tips on ordering it like a local.

Café Galão - How to Order Coffee in Portugal - Garçon Coffee

Antigamente, o volume de um galão dependia do que se estava medindo, e aonde. Mas no século XIX existiam duas definições de uso comum: o galão de vinho (wine gallon), e o galão de cerveja britânico (ale gallon).

What Is a Galão? Definition, Ratio, and How It Differs From a Latte

Hyponyms: galão imperial, galão americano (Brazil) any large liquid container (Portugal) hot drink made of espresso and foamed milk

Curious about Portuguese coffee? Try this recipe for Galao (a Portuguese latte) and learn about this fascinating coffee country!