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How to make a Flat White

Espresso and silky microfoam, no big foam cap.

Ratio2 shots : ~120 ml milk
Time5 min
Serves1 (160 ml cup)
OriginAustralia / New Zealand
LevelMedium

You'll need

2 items
  • 2 ristretto shots (≈40 ml)
  • 120 ml whole milk

Weigh your dose and your water. A gram or two changes the cup, so a coffee scale beats eyeballing every time.

Method

3 steps · 5 minutes 0 of 3 done

  1. Pull a double ristretto into the cup.

  2. Steam milk to a paint-like microfoam, no large bubbles.

  3. Pour from low to integrate, then raise to finish with a thin (~5 mm) foam layer.

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Barista tips

  • The hallmark is a thin, glossy foam, flatter than a latte or cappuccino.

The Flat White is on the menu in GramCups Café. Pour every ingredient to the exact gram and serve it up. Play GramCups Café →

More Milk & Espresso drinks

🥛 1 shot : a spoon of foam Espresso Macchiato Espresso “stained” with a dab of foam. 🥛 1 : 1 espresso to milk Cortado Equal parts espresso and warm milk, beautifully balanced. 🥛 1 shot : ~60 ml milk Piccolo Latte A miniature latte with a big espresso kick. 🥛 1 : 1 : 1 Cappuccino The classic thirds: espresso, milk, foam.

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