"Flat white coffee" is celebrated in this Google Doodle. Explore its origins and made.
"Flat white coffee" origins have been the subject of much controversy, Australia and New Zealand are credited as being the pioneers of flat white coffee in the 1980s.
Ankush Pandey
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"Google Doodle" On Monday, we officially celebrated the "Flat white coffee", an espresso-based beverage originating in Australia and New Zealand, marking its inclusion in the Oxford English Dictionary in 2011.
Both Australia and New Zealand assert that they invented flat white coffee in the 1980s, despite the fact that the origins of the beverage have generated much controversy. The precise origin is still unknown, although evidence points to the flat white most likely developing separately in both countries.
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History of flat white
The Oxford English Dictionary added the word "flat white" to its list of definitions on March 11, 2011. The popular coffee beverage known as a "flat white," which consists of steamed milk poured over an espresso shot, is thought to have originated in Australia or New Zealand. It's thought that in the 1980s, the drink made its debut on menus in Sydney and Auckland.
Flat white
It is thought that the flat white, a beloved coffee drink that is made with steamed milk and espresso, first appeared on menus in Sydney and Auckland in the 1980s.
According to a Washington Post story that quoted a food historian, the phrase most likely came from Australia's naming practices for coffee drinks. A regular espresso is called a "short black" in this context, a larger version with hot water added is called a "long black," and a coffee with milk added is called a "flat white."
A single or double shot of espresso is combined with micro-foamed milk to make a flat white.
How is it made?
A single or double shot of espresso is combined with micro-foamed milk to make a flat white. The smooth texture and creamy flavour of the beverage are enhanced by this micro-foam, which is created by aerating steamed milk.
Careful heating and pouring techniques are necessary to achieve the ideal consistency and texture when making this drink.
Latte vs. flat white
Although they are both made with espresso, a "flat white coffee" and a latte are not the same. The size of their servings is one obvious difference.
A 160–165 ml tulip cup is the ideal size for a flat white; this is a significant reduction from the glasses used for lattes and cappuccinos.
This variation has an impact on the ratio of coffee to milk, which in turn alters the flavour profile. A flat white has a higher coffee-to-milk ratio than a latte because of its compact design. As a result, even though the same amount of espresso is used as in a latte, it usually tastes stronger in a flat white. Conversely, lattes further dilute the espresso.
