Dec 16, 2025
What is a flat white coffee?
What is a Flat White Coffee? It’s a favorite espresso-based drink that hails from Australia or New Zealand, created in the 1980s and consistently popular since then for its mix of providing bold coffee flavor with velvety smoothness. It’s prepared with a double shot of espresso, which is combined and contrasted by velvety microfoam made from steamed milk gently aerated until it looks almost like wet latex paint—all poured over the top of hot water. With 5-6 oz of space, it is stronger and less milky than the latte but creamier than a cappuccino, which is why it’s most suitable for anyone who wants that espresso hit without being as strong on froth!
