Flat White vs Cappucino: Which is the difference between them?
11:03:00 AM
I rarely order a cappuccino when I can have a flat white! A lot of people ask me what is the difference and why do I prefer the flat white. So I decided to write this article and show the differences between the flat white and cappuccino.
The beginning of Flat White is originated in the 1980s, but as to the country that first created it, is still a subject under discussion. It seems like there is a small confrontation between Australia and New Zealand. The Australians claim that they were the first that invented Flat White on the Moors Espresso Bar menu in Sydney, while New Zealanders claim that it was created as a variant of the latte in 1984 in Auckland by Derek Townsend and Darrell Ahlers, being 100% sure.
So, what is a Flat White, as it can be very confusing for a lot of people? Some say that it is a smaller latte and some that it is simply a cappuccino with less milk foam. However, Flat White is a special beverage with its own characteristics, intense coffee flavor and discreet, supportive use of milk. It can be hot or iced.
First of all, Flat White has a velvety microfoam with minimal swelling and as small as possible air blisters. Secondly, it has a medium size, which means that is larger than that of a macchiato or a cortado, but less than a latte. Also, is needed a double dose of espresso ristretto and lastly, for its preparation is used the free pour spraying technique so that the milk is mixed with the coffee and there is no apparent separation.
Now, the most important ingredient is the milk. It is right the proportion of milk and coffee that make Flat White stand out for cappuccino and latte. Specifically, the process of making and pouring the milk is the notional difference between flat white and other beverages. There are created 3 different layers of milk every time you foam:
1. Hot liquid milk at the bottom of the milk pitcher
2. Microfoam in the middle, with very small air hoses
3.Shriveled milk with visible airflows
The top layer of milk is removed from the milk pitcher so as to leave only the velvety foam, which with the free pour technique is mixed with the dose of espresso and gives us the opportunity to create unique latte art motifs.
You can create a great Flat White at home as well. All you need is a decent home espresso machine and a coffee that works best for you. It's up to your personal taste. It's a perfect choice for those who like milk in their coffee but not too much of it.
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