The use of "al" and "con" with "te" and "caffe"

Why is "al" and "con" used differently with "te" and "caffe"?
In the lessons, "tea with milk" is written "te al latte", but "coffee with milk" is written "caffe con latte".

Thanks
AR

Hi AR,

You can write both tè al latte and tè con latte, but caffè al latte would sound strange. When it comes to food, you can generally use either a or con, but this rule doesn't always apply.

You might find more information here:
https://members.rocketlanguages.com/members/forum/italian-grammar/when-to-use-con-and-al

Hope this helps!

Lucia

Lucia,

Grazie