![]() ![]() We happen to have a Rancilio at our disposal so that’s what we used. The better your steamer, the better your microfoam. This is achieved with steamed milk and if done correctly will have a thick, velvety texture and no large bubbles. The flavour of the flat white is determined by the type of coffee (not flavoured syrups), so if you make your espressos with your favourite blend, you’re already half way to being in love with your flat whites. Head this way for tips on pulling the perfect espresso. What do you need to make an epic flat white? And if you are American and offended by the very notion that there could be anything even vaguely different to a cappuccino, don’t knock the real deal (not the Starbucks interpretation) until you’ve tried it. Be it as it may, the flat white is no doubt an honest mish-mash of baristas travelling the world and trying to interpret the local coffee preferences there. There are a myriad of definitions and stories on the web, but we quite like this one by The Coffee Hunter. This delectable coffee beverage is said to originate from Australia and New Zealand coffee drinkers desire to create a slightly more jazzed up version of the coffee they were used to drinking at home. Flat whites are pure espresso (either single or double shots) blended only with velvety microfoam, which is also what allows for all this beautiful latte art. The distinguishing factor? Cappuccinos have light foam and often have hot water added. So let’s work through these coffee basics. Like a hasty dive into a pool, the flat white can sometimes turn out to be more of a belly flop. ![]() ![]() Here’s what you need to know to make an epic flat white, no matter where you are in the world. ![]() If you call the great US of A home, you may well be wondering what all the fuss is about, what makes a flat white different to a cappuccino and also whether you can make one yourself, at home. Starbucks, while taking the world by fast and convenient coffee storm, recently introduced the US to the flat white. ![]()
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