Recipes

FLAT WHITE

DESCRIPTION:

Drink Type: Hot

Milk Presence: Yes

Preparation Time: 7 Minutes

Difficulty: Barista

Drink Base: ESPRESSO COFFEE

Serving Size: 180 ml

·      Caffeine Content: About 125 mg

·       Nutritional Value: 120 Cal.

INGREDIENTS:

Espresso Coffee: 60 ml (2 Portions);

Whipped Milk: 120 ml (4 Portions);

Sugar: 1-2 Tea Spoons

 Equipment: Espresso Maker, Glass Cup, Milk Frothier, Spoon

PREPARATION:

1) Preheat the milk on the gas stove;

2) Beat it until the volume increases by about 20 percent;

3) Let the foam on the milk “settle down”;

4) Prepare 2 portions of Espresso Coffee;

5) Pour Espresso into the cup;

6) Slowly add milk to the Espresso until a thin layer of foam 1-2 centimeters (1/2-3/4 inches) thick is obtained at the top of the glass;

7) If necessary, add sugar;

8) Enjoy.

TIPS:

– Use good quality coffee beans for the best flavor.

– For a richer flavor, use whole milk for steaming. You can also use skim milk, non-dairy milk, or a combination of milk and cream.

– If you don’t have a milk frothier, you can heat the milk in a saucepan and whisk vigorously to create foam.

FACTS:

Flat White spread from Australia and New Zealand in the 1980s;

Flat White is a strong drink that is always served in small glasses;

Flat White differs from Latte and Cappuccino in the amount of milk and foam.

C A U T I O N !

The given numerical values are average and may differ from the actual values.