Flat white

A flat white is a milk-based drink made by combining a double espresso with gently steamed milk. Unlike a traditional cappuccino, the layer of foam on top is extremely thin and smooth, giving it a silky texture similar to melted ice cream. Because it is served in a smaller cup than a latte, there is significantly less milk to dilute the espresso. This allows the natural flavors of the coffee to shine through clearly, with the milk simply acting as a sweet and creamy background. The debate over whether this drink was first created in Australia or New Zealand remains unsettled, but it was from the antipodes that it eventually spread globally.