There is a lot of disagreement about where flat white coffee came from, but it is said that both Australia and New Zealand were the first to make it in the 1980s.
The "flat white," an espresso-based drink thought to have come from Australia and New Zealand, was the subject of a Google Doodle on Monday. 'Flat white' was added to the Oxford English Dictionary on March 11, 2011.
There is a lot of disagreement about where flat white coffee came from, but Australia and New Zealand say they were the first to make it in the 1980s. The exact origin is still unclear, but there are signs that the flat white probably grew up separately in each country.
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The popular flat white coffee drink is made by pouring steamed milk over a shot of espresso. It is thought to have first appeared on menus in Sydney and Auckland in the 1980s.
The Washington Post reported that a food historian said the term probably came from the way coffee drinks are named in Australia. An espresso is called a "short black" in this case, a "long black" is a bigger version with hot water added, and a "flat white" is a drip coffee with milk added
How is it made?
A single or double shot of espresso is mixed with micro-foamed milk to make a flat white. This micro-foam, which is made by adding air to warmed milk, makes the drink taste and feel smoother.
Careful steaming and pouring techniques are needed to get the right consistency and taste when making this drink.
Flat white vs Latte
A flat white coffee and a latte are both drinks made with espresso, but they are not the same. One big difference is the size of the servings.
A 160-165ml tulip cup is the best size for a flat white. This is a lot smaller than the glasses that are usually used for lattes and cappuccinos.
This difference changes the amount of coffee to milk, which changes the flavour profile. Because it is smaller, a flat white has a higher amount of coffee to milk than a latte. So, even though the same amount of espresso is used in both, a flat white tends to have a stronger flavour. Lattes, on the other hand, make the espresso less strong.
