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Wiener Melange

Vegetarian

The signature drink of the Viennese coffee house: a mild espresso-based coffee with steamed milk and a cap of milk foam, served on a small tray with a glass of water.

Wiener Melange is an Austrian hot drink, ready in about 4 minutes and made with espresso and milk. It serves 1 and is rated easy to cook.

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A serving of Wiener Melange
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Prep
2 min
Cook
2 min
Total
4 min
Serves
1
Level
Easy
Calories
85

Ingredients

1 cup

Equipment

Method

  1. Step 1

    Pull a single long espresso (opens in a new tab) into a warmed 200 ml cup.

  2. Step 2

    Steam the milk (opens in a new tab) to 60–65 °C, letting in enough air for a soft, generous foam.

    Food safety: Steam wands and freshly steamed milk are scalding: purge the wand away from your hand and wipe it straight after use.

  3. Step 3

    Pour the hot milk (opens in a new tab) into the coffee, then spoon the foam on top to form a white cap. Serve on a small tray with the glass of water and sugar (opens in a new tab) on the side.

    • 1 min

About this dish

Origin
Austria · Well documentedAlso popular in Germany, Czechia, HungaryMore food from Austria
Dish
Breakfast · Snack · Hot drinks
Cooking method
Steamed
Taste
creamy, mild, bitter
Diet
Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · No gluten ingredients · No nut ingredients · Low-carb
All labelsVegetarian (lacto-ovo) · Eggetarian · Lacto-vegetarian · Pescatarian · Flexitarian-friendly · No gluten ingredients · Egg-free · No nut ingredients · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · Low-carb · Low-fat · Low-sodium
Without the optional extras: Whole-food focused, No added sugarWith the listed swaps: Vegan, Plant-based, Ovo-vegetarian, Dairy-freeWorked out from the ingredients. How labels work
Good for
Everyday
Cook more with
Espresso · Milk
Techniques
Steaming

Allergens

  • Contains, can be adapted: Milkfrom milk

Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.

Nutrition

85 kcal per serving

Calculated

1 serving ≈ 174 g · recipe makes 1

Where the energy comes from

  • Protein 20%
  • Carbohydrate 33%
  • Fat 46%
Nutrition per serving and per 100 g
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g*
Energy85 kcal49 kcal
Protein4.3 g2.5 g
Carbohydrate7.1 g4.1 g
Net carbohydrate7.1 g4.1 g
Sugars6.8 g3.9 g
Added sugars0 g0 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Fat4.4 g2.5 g
Saturated fat2.5 g1.5 g
Trans fat——
Cholesterol13 mg8 mg
Sodium63 mg36 mg
Salt equivalent0.2 g0.1 g
Vitamins & minerals per serving
Potassium
223 mg
Calcium
152 mg
Iron
0.1 mg
Magnesium
45 mg
Vitamin A (RAE)
62 µg
Vitamin C
0 mg
Vitamin D
1.7 µg
Vitamin B12
0.6 µg
Folate (DFE)
7 µg

How these numbers were made

  • Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
  • *Per 100 g of combined raw ingredients; the cooked dish may weigh more or less.
  • Optional ingredients are not included: water, sugar.
  • “—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
  • Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

Good to know

Tips

  • It is milder than an Italian cappuccino; use a single shot rather than a double.

Common mistakes

  • Using a strong Italian-style double shot — the melange is meant to be mild.

Serve with

  • With a slice of Sachertorte, apple strudel or a Kipferl.

Storage

  • Make to order and drink straight away; the milk foam collapses and the coffee loses its aroma within minutes.

Variations

  • Franziskaner (Austria): A melange topped with whipped cream instead of milk foam.

Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added · Updated

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Used in step 2

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