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Espresso + milk

Flat white

A velvety, coffee-forward milk drink with thin glossy microfoam.

Double espressoSteamed milkMicrofoam

Where it came from

Australia and New Zealand

1980s

Both Australia and New Zealand claim it. The most believable history is that it developed across their café scenes as a smaller, silkier answer to the large latte.

Make it at home

Starting recipe

You'll need

Double espresso
36 g
Steamed milk
120–150 g
Microfoam
thin layer
  1. 01

    Pull

    Extract a double espresso into a 150 to 180 ml cup.

  2. 02

    Texture milk

    Steam milk to a glossy, paint-like microfoam with very little dry foam.

  3. 03

    Pour

    Pour steadily so the milk integrates fully with the espresso.

At a café

Choose it if you want espresso to stay noticeable through the milk.