If you appreciate a strong drink in place of a regular cup of coffee, you’ll love a flat white in the morning to add a boost. Flat white is a solid choice for coffee lovers who want to experience a bit more than the regular dose of caffeine in the cup.

The flat white drink features two espresso shots with a layer of steamed milk or foam on top. It’s typically a smaller drink in comparison to a cappuccino or latte. You’ll need a bit more milk than other espresso-type drinks, though only a small amount of foam is needed on top.

What You’ll Need to Make a Flat White

If you’re looking for a new drink to make with your espresso machine, a flat white is a great option to consider. You’ll need about one espresso pod, or about 16-18 grams of espresso, and about ¾ cup of milk. It’s best to use a cappuccino cup, though a cup of similar size will work well.

The ingredients and equipment you need include:

• Espresso beans, finely ground, or one pod
• A grinder (if beans are not pre-ground)
• Approximately one cup of milk (one cup or ¾ cup)
• Extra milk for the foam

One of the main reasons coffee lovers enjoy this drink as a favorite is the high coffee volume. It’s a great way to enjoy a caffeine lift without too much milk, but just enough to add a smooth, pleasant texture and taste.

How to Make a Flat White: Step-by-step

Once you get familiar with creating shots of espresso with your machine, you’ll find this drink easy to make at home.

1. Brew two shots of espresso, and pour into your cup
2. Using the steamer attachment, including the pitcher and steaming wand, add the ¾ cup and hold the pitcher on an angle to create the foam. Ideally, the foam should reach close to the top of the surface without going over.
3. Once you reach the required temperature and volume of foam, pour over the two espresso shots in your cup. To start, pour slowly towards the center, then accelerate pouring by tilting the pitcher, that the milk folds in on itself as it pours into the espresso. This process will create a pattern on top of the foam.

Summary

Flat white is a delicious alternative to common espresso beverages and makes a fantastic morning drink on the way to work or when you start your day. Once you try this popular beverage at your local coffee shop, you’ll enjoy making it at home.

FAQs

What makes Nusa Coffee Company one of the best in Canada?

Nusa is commitment to sustainability. We also offer a blend of natural flavors which are impressive, with all the right notes to create delicious cappuccinos, lattes, americanos, and other blended, espresso-based drinks.

What kinds of coffee beans does Nusa Coffee Company have?

Nusa Coffee beans offer a variety of flavour profiles from spicy to floral tones and more. And they supply coffee of both Arabica and Robusta origins. Nusa Coffee takes its sourcing methods and business integrity seriously. Nusa Coffee sources its coffee beans from several Indonesian farmers and producers, with whom the company has developed personal relationships.

What's so special about Sumatra Gayo coffee beans?

Sumatran Gayo coffee is grown at the northern tip of the Sumatran Island and has an exotic earthy aroma. The Sumatra Gayo coffee beans from Nusa Coffee Company are an absolute must.

How do you make a flat white?

1. Brew two shots of espresso, and pour into your cup.

2. Using the steamer attachment, including the pitcher and steaming wand, add the ¾ cup and hold the pitcher on an angle to create the foam. Ideally, the foam should reach close to the top of the surface without going over.

3. Once you reach the required temperature and volume of foam, pour over the two espresso shots in your cup. To start, pour slowly towards the center, then accelerate pouring by tilting the pitcher, that the milk folds in on itself as it pours into the espresso. This process will create a pattern on top of the foam.