12/14/2023 0 Comments Flat white coffee recipe![]() I dined with a gracious Italian host in one of Melbourne's old neighbourhoods. The standard serving measure for a Flat White in most cafés in Melbourne and the world over is 160 ml (vis-à-vis 240 ml for a Latte or Cappuccino). Even today I'd recommend Lygon Street, in the city's traditional Italian quarter, to savour a fine Espresso. It's the Italians who can take credit for Melbourne's first Espresso machine in the 1920s. According to Abdul the way to pour the milk is an important difference in how to make a flat white: a spoon blocks the thickest part of the milk while the more liquid parts are poured, to keep the crema intact and push it to the top of the drink. The Flat white has less foam and more milk than a Cappuccino. Just like a Latte, the Flat White is also an espresso-based creamy drink but contains a double shot of espresso and lesser milk than a Latte. It's also the closest to a filter coffee full of froth that's been hand-pulled in a tumbler and davara (or cup). It's these velvety textures and the strength of the coffee that has made me a Flat White for life. The milk is steamed, not frothed, to leave a smooth and velvety crema on top. In simple terms it's smaller than a Latte, it consists of one-third espresso (double shot), two-thirds milk. ![]() So what is Flat White? This was a big part of my discussion with Abdul Sahid Khan, Head trainer, Lavazza India during my last visit to the company's experience centre in Chennai some time ago. ![]() While many Melbournians and New Zealanders claim to have invented the Flat White, none of them has been able to take up the challenge from Moors - produce a menu or a receipt that dates before 1985 with Flat White mentioned on it. ![]() I was unable to visit this iconic spot during my last visit to Sydney. While Melbourne is arguably Australia's Coffee capital (I know many Sydneysiders will disagree with me), Australia's most famous coffee is believed to have originated in Moors Espresso Bar back in 1985. It's not just the Aussie-Kiwi legends that form the backdrop of the Flat White origin story, there's also the rivalry between Sydney and Melbourne akin to the Delhi-Mumbai city rivalry. ![]()
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