Flat White – how to make it?

Flat white is a creamy, velvety-textured coffee drink that originates from Australia or New Zealand (whichever story you prefer). It is similar to a latte, but with a stronger coffee flavor and less milk, making it the perfect choice for those who want creaminess without compromising on flavor.

✅ What is a flat white?

A flat white consists of:

• 2 espresso shots (ristretto or regular espresso)
• Steamed milk with a silky, micro-foam texture (~120 ml)

Unlike a latte, it has less milk and almost no detachable foam layer – the entire drink is even and smooth.

🧰 Necessary equipment

To make a flat white at home, you will need:

• Espresso machine or moka pot
• Quality coffee beans (recommended – WayCoffee)
• Milk frother
• Milk
• Coffee mug (approx. 150–180 ml)
  
  

👨🍳 How to make a flat white?

1. Make a double espresso
A flat white is based on a double espresso. If you want a milder version, you can use a ristretto – a more concentrated espresso shot.

2. Froth the milk
Heat the milk to 60–65°C and froth until you get microfoam – a very fine, smooth milk foam without large bubbles. You don’t need thick cappuccino foam – a flat white requires velvety, flowing milk.

3. Pour the milk into the espresso
Pour the frothed milk into the espresso shots, holding the jug low and flowing – ideally, it will flow without a separate layer of foam. If you feel confident – ​​try latte art too!

🔍 Tips from WayCoffee:

• Choose slightly darker roast beans so that the flavour shines through the milk
• Ristretto will make the flat white even creamier
• Use whole milk for the perfect texture, but you can also try oat milk for the barista version