Flat White
Silky espresso drink with velvety microfoam milk and a thin layer of crema. The Australian way to pull a shot and steam milk until it's barely textured — not a latte, not a cappuccino, just perfect.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 140
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 2 shots (30–40 ml) espresso
- ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk, cold
- ½ tsp sugar (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pull two espresso shots into a 5–6 oz ceramic cup. Crema should sit on top.
- 2
Pour cold milk into a metal steaming pitcher. Submerge the steam wand just below the surface.
- 3
Turn on the steam wand. Keep the tip 1/4 inch below the milk surface until it hits 65°C (150°F), about 30–40 seconds.
- 4
Tap the pitcher on the counter to pop large bubbles. Swirl the milk until it looks glossy and smooth.
- 5
Pour the steamed milk into the espresso, holding back the microfoam with a spoon. Aim for a 1/4-inch layer of foam on top.
- 6
Serve immediately in the warm ceramic cup.
Tools you’ll need
- espresso machine with steam wand
- 5–6 oz ceramic cup
- metal milk steaming pitcher (12 oz)
- thermometer (optional but recommended)
- spoon
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