Flat white

The "Flat White".
A flat white is a coffee beverage prepared by pouring the creamy steamed milk from the bottom of the jug over a single shot (30ml) of espresso.

The drink is typically served in a small 150-160ml ceramic tulip cup. The stretched and texturised milk is prepared by entraining air into the milk and folding the top layer into the lower layers. To achieve the "flat", non-frothy texture the steamed milk is poured from the bottom of the jug, holding back the lighter froth on the top in order to access milk with smaller bubbles, making the drink smooth and velvety in texture.

Origins
The drink has been said to be created in the early eighties by Derek Townsend, the co-owner of DKD caf in Auckland, New Zealand - one of the first caf to kickstart the caf culture in New Zealand.

A Flat White differs from a Latte in that it is served in a smaller ceramic cup, whereas a traditional latte is served in a glass with the espresso shot poured over the steamed milk. A Latte can also be served in a bowl or a larger cup requiring more milk, obscuring the complex flavours of the coffee.

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