What Is a Flat White? The Complete Definitional Guide to Coffee's Antipodean Espresso Drink
A flat white is the antipodean answer to the Italian cappuccino — a small espresso drink with steamed milk and velvety microfoam, served in a 5–6 oz cup, designed to maximize espresso flavor in a milk drink. The drink’s name comes from its appearance: the surface is flat (no domed foam cap) and white (milk-colored). The origin is disputed between Australia and New Zealand. And the technique — a double ristretto pulled and topped with the silkiest possible microfoam — is what separates a true flat white from a small latte. ...