Ingredients
Espresso Base
- 1 shot espresso (or strongly brewed coffee)
- Sweetener (optional)
Milk
- ¼ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Combine Espresso and Sweetener: In a small coffee mug, pour the freshly brewed shot of espresso or strong coffee. Add your preferred sweetener if desired, stirring gently to dissolve it fully.
- Froth the Milk: Using a milk frother, steam wand, or any frothing method you prefer (such as a manual frother or shaking heated milk in a jar), froth the ¼ cup of whole milk until it forms a smooth, velvety texture with fine microfoam. Avoid large bubbles to achieve the characteristic flat white creaminess.
- Assemble the Flat White: Slowly pour the frothed milk over the espresso in the mug, allowing the milk to blend seamlessly with the coffee, creating a creamy layer without too much foam. Serve the flat white immediately for the best taste experience.
Notes
- Use whole milk for the creamiest texture, but you may substitute with alternative milks like oat or almond for dietary preferences.
- To froth milk without a frother, heat milk until warm (not boiling), then vigorously shake in a tightly sealed jar or whisk vigorously until foamy.
- The classic flat white traditionally has less foam than a cappuccino, so aim for a thin layer of microfoam.
- Espresso machines with a steam wand offer the best frothing results, but alternative methods work well for home brewing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Australian
