▷ what is a flat white?

Imagine a cup of coffee perfectly balanced, where the intensity ofexpressed meets the sweetness of a milk foam creamy. Not too full-bodied, not too milky, just enough to reveal itself aromas rich and velvety texture. No, it’s neither a cappuccinonot a latté : that’s all the magic of Flat whitea drink that increasingly attracts coffee lovers all over the world!

But what sets Flat White apart from the rest? preparations, AS THE cappuccino recipe ? How to be successful Flat white to find all its creaminess and aromatic depth in the cup?

Let us guide you step by step Café Méo to create, at home, a Flat White worthy of a bartender and enjoy a new coffee experience.

What is Flat White?

THE Flat white is a delicious hot drink made from espresso and textured milk, said to have originated inAustralia. Although some sources indicate that the New Zealand would claim its origin. In any case, it has experienced a surge in popularity from 2015 onwards, marketed in the main Australian coffee chains in UNITED STATES.

Its name derives from the English «flat» which means «flat» (understand «without foam») and «white» for «white, the touch of milk. It takes this name from its gourmet appearance, the Flat white being composed of a double espresso topped with a creamy mattress of lait.

Unlike the cappuccino and its dense and airy foam, offers Flat White smoother layer et lighta microfoam enriched with fines bubbleswhich offers an intensely gourmet coffee.

The recipe for a perfect Flat white: essential ingredients and equipment

THE relationship between coffee and milk guarantees a perfect balance between the intensity of the the espresso and sweetness of milk. Try using it ⅓ expressed per ⅔ milk.

THE quality of the recipe is largely based on choice of cereals. For a Flat whitechoose freshly roasted beans, with a roasting medium to dark. This intensity brings rich and deep notes that blend harmoniously with the sweetness of the milk.

The Recipe: Make your Flat White like a bartender

Easy, quick and truly delicious! Here’s thea recipe original you Flat white in 5 steps:

Step 1: Prepare a double espresso directly into the preheated cup to fill ⅓ of the cup.
Step 2: Pour 120 ml of whole milk in the stainless steel jug.

Step 3: Using the steam nozzle of your machine, heat the milk creating a microfoam. Lightly immerse the bus beneath the surface of lait to incorporate the air, then gradually lower it to heat it evenly. Aim for one temperature from 60 to 65°C. In the absence of this, it is possible to use a nozzle milk.
Step 4: Tap Gently place the jug on the work surface eliminate bubbles of unwanted air and homogenize the foam.

Step 5: Pour in the milk structured, using a spoon, over the espresso with a constant and controlled flow, holding the carafe close to the surface of the cup to form the thin layer of microfoam. Be careful to retain the foam in the jug and just leave the lait !

Your Flat white it’s ready, enjoy!

Café Méo’s advice: choose your coffee!

THE choice of coffeebe essential to improve your Flat white .
Here are the recommendationsCafés Méo experts:

Opt for top quality beans freshly ground just before extraction (incomparable freshness and aromatic richness).
If you prefer the ground coffeemake sure it is suitable for espresso, with a fine and uniform grind.
For quick preparation without compromising quality, our capsules and podsthe compatible ones offer a practical solution while preserving the aromas.
Finally, for coffee lovers who care about the environment and their health, we offer a range of organic coffees grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers.

Flat White, Latte or Cappuccino: refine your choice

Very close and often confusing, the Flat whiteit’s very different from latté , cappuccinoOR coffee cream .

Here are the main ones differences to help you in your gourmet choice:

Proportions of coffee and milk: the Flat White usually contains a double shot of espresso, while the latte requires only one shot of espresso with a larger quantity of milk. The cappuccino, on the other hand, is made up of a third of espresso, a third of hot milk and a third of milk foam.
Consistency and quantity of foam: milk offers a slightly denser foam than Flat White, but still creamy, while cappuccino requires abundant and airy foam.
Taste and intensity:with its double espresso and its thin layer of foam, the Flat White is rich in flavor, more pronounced than milk. But it remains less frothy than cappuccino.

From Australian lands to yours Kitchen now you have all the cards in your hand prepare a delicious Flat whiteat home, worthy of the greatest bartenders with Café Méo.So, do you prepare the cups? Enjoy!