How to Make A Delicious Flat White
Let’s Connect!
Flat whites are a coffee lover’s dream – smooth, rich, and full of flavor. They’re similar to cappuccinos but with less foam, offering a stronger coffee taste paired with creamy milk for the perfect balance. If you love bold, velvety coffee, the flat white is your go-to drink. In this 787 Coffee guide, we’ll walk you through how to make a delicious flat white at home, so you can enjoy café-quality coffee whenever you like. Ready to elevate your coffee experience? Let’s dive in!
What Do You Need?
Espresso
Coffee Maker
Milk
Coffee grinder
Step 1: Grind Your Coffee Beans
First of all get your coffee beans ready! we recommend you use great quality coffee so you can taste the flavor nites of your coffee with a creme touch! We recommend our caffeinated humans to use our fresh Puerto Rican coffee beans, so you can taste the citrus flavor with a hint of dark chocolate.
Step 2: Brew Your Espresso
You’ll want to use 17.5 grams of your delicious 787 coffee espresso to get a balanced flavor. Tap it and put it into your machine. It's important to pull your espresso between 27 to 31 seconds to extract the full flavor of your Puerto Rican coffee and create a beautiful crema!
Step 3: Steam your milk
steaming your milks is super important! That’s how you get the perfect foam. Heat your milk for at least 150 F degrees so it’s hot enough but you are not burning your milk.
Step 4: Tap the pitcher
Tapping your pitcher is an important step to make a great flat white! This step lets get rid of any big bubbles that can rain that smooth foam on your flat white. pour your milk in the middle of your espresso, get closer with your pitcher to start creating a latte art with a small foam. Remember, caffeinated humans, flat white do not have a thick foam.
Step 5: Enjoy Your Delicious Fat white!
Stay Caffeinated!
A flat white stands out as a special coffee drink due to its unique balance of strong, bold espresso and smooth, velvety milk. Here's what sets it apart:
1. Espresso-forward flavor: Unlike lattes, which have more milk, the flat white uses a double shot of espresso, giving it a stronger, more pronounced coffee taste that’s ideal for coffee lovers who enjoy the full richness of espresso.
2. Silky milk texture: The milk in a flat white is steamed to a smooth, velvety texture with very little foam. This creates a creamy mouthfeel without overwhelming the espresso, allowing the coffee flavors to shine through.
3. Perfect balance: The flat white strikes the perfect harmony between bold coffee and creamy milk, offering a more intense coffee experience than a latte but with a smoother finish than a cappuccino.
4. Less foam: While cappuccinos have a thick layer of froth, the flat white has only a thin layer of microfoam, making it richer and silkier.
5. Refined and elegant: The minimalist approach to milk and foam, along with its bold espresso foundation, gives the flat white an elegant simplicity that appeals to those who appreciate well-crafted, balanced coffee.
These elements make the flat white a go-to choice for coffee enthusiasts who crave a strong yet creamy drink that delivers a rich coffee flavor with a luxurious texture.
Let’s Connect on Social
To summarize
Felt whites have been around for many years now, they were popular in Australia and a=late became popular world wide and that’s because of its creaminess, that lets you taste the true flavors of your coffee beans with a balanced flavor. Making your own cup of coffee at home is not hard it just takes time and consistency but at 787 coffee we always have the caffeinated tips to help YOU! experiment, have fun and enjoy your morning cup.
Stay caffeinated and motivated!!
5 lb Single Origin Coffee Beans — Puerto Rico Supremo, Mexico, or Colombia
The Big Bag is 5 lb of single origin specialty coffee from one place, never blended, roasted to order and shipped free. Choose Puerto Rico Supremo grown on our own farm, or single origin Mexico or Colombia, in whole bean or ground. It's the same coffee we serve in our 34 cafés across New York, New Jersey, Texas, Puerto Rico, Mexico City, and Miami, in a bag built for people who make a lot of coffee.
Why buy a 5 lb bag of coffee
A 5 lb bag makes about 150 to 200 cups. That's a month or more for most households and two to three weeks for an office of ten. Buying coffee in bulk means a better price per pound than 12 oz bags, fewer boxes at your door, and no more running out on a Wednesday morning. Every Big Bag ships free and comes in a resealable zipper bag with a one-way valve, so the beans stay fresh from the first cup to the last.
If you brew for an office, a restaurant, a church, a studio, a fire station, or a house full of coffee drinkers, this is the bag.
Three single origins. You pick.
Single origin means every bean in the bag comes from one farm or one growing region, with full traceability. No blending, no mystery beans. Choose your origin at checkout:
Puerto Rico Supremo — Our flagship. Grown at 3,000 feet on Hacienda Iluminada, our own farm in Maricao, Puerto Rico, and honey-processed for natural sweetness. Smooth medium roast with notes of dark chocolate, buttery caramel, citrus, and honey. Naturally low in acidity, the way Puerto Rican coffee is known for. $38 per pound.
Mexico — Single origin Mexican coffee we source directly from [region] and roast in small batches. [Roast level] with notes of [tasting notes]. A smooth, balanced daily cup that works in any brewer. $__ per pound.
Colombia — Single origin Colombian coffee from [region]. [Roast level] with notes of [tasting notes]. Full-bodied and dependable, the classic choice for offices and drip brewers. $__ per pound.
Why 787 Coffee is different
Less than 1% of coffee shops in the world own a farm. We do. Our Puerto Rican coffee is not imported. We grow it, harvest it, process it, roast it, and serve it ourselves, which is what farm-to-cup means at 787 Coffee. That's the quality that earned us #3 Best Coffee Shop in New York City and #32 in North America on the World's 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026.
Roasted to order. Every bag is roasted in small batches after you order and ships within days. You get a roast date, not a best-by date, and you'll never receive coffee that sat in a warehouse.
Specialty grade. Our coffee is specialty-grade Arabica, the top tier of coffee sold anywhere in the world.
Sustainably sourced. Every bag supports coffee-growing communities in Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Colombia.
When you buy this bag, you plant a coffee tree. Every 5 lb bag funds one new tree at Hacienda Iluminada in Maricao, so your morning coffee is growing the next harvest.
Whole bean or ground
Whole bean stays freshest if you have a grinder. If you don't, we grind to order for your brewer:
Drip — medium grind for automatic drip coffee makers, airpots, and commercial brewers
Espresso — fine grind for espresso machines
French press — coarse grind for French press and cold brew
Not sure? Choose whole bean. It keeps longer, and any grinder will do.
Made for offices, cafés, and big households
The Big Bag is our most popular size for workplaces. Set up a subscription and it arrives on your schedule at 7% off every delivery, with no contract, and you can pause or cancel anytime. Cafés and restaurants ordering regularly can apply for wholesale pricing on our wholesale page.
It also makes a serious gift for the coffee drinker who has everything.
How to store 5 lb of coffee
Keep it in the resealable bag with the zipper closed, away from heat, light, and moisture. Don't refrigerate or freeze it. Coffee is at its best within a month of the roast date, which is why we roast to order instead of stocking shelves.
Specifications
Size: 5 lb (80 oz / 2.27 kg)
Type: 100% single origin specialty-grade Arabica
Origins: Puerto Rico (Hacienda Iluminada, Maricao), Mexico, Colombia
Roast: Medium (Puerto Rico Supremo); [Mexico]; [Colombia]
Process: Honey-processed (Puerto Rico Supremo)
Grind: Whole bean, drip, espresso, or French press
Packaging: Resealable zipper bag with one-way valve
Shipping: Free, roasted to order
Subscription: Save 7% on every delivery
Frequently asked questions
How many cups of coffee does a 5 lb bag make?
About 150 to 200 cups, depending on how strong you brew. At 2 tablespoons per cup, most households get 4 to 6 weeks. An office of 10 goes through it in 2 to 3 weeks.
Is this a blend?
No. Every Big Bag is 100% single origin. You choose one origin and that's the only coffee in the bag.
What is the best coffee to buy online in bulk?
Coffee that's roasted to order by the people who grow it. The Big Bag is grown on our own farm in Puerto Rico, roasted after you order, and shipped within days, which is what makes fresh coffee taste fresh.
What does Puerto Rican coffee taste like?
Smooth, full-bodied, and low in acidity, with notes of dark chocolate, caramel, honey, and subtle citrus. Puerto Rico Supremo is honey-processed, meaning the sweet fruit mucilage stays on the bean while it dries in the sun, so the sugars go into the coffee.
Which origin should I choose?
Puerto Rico Supremo for our signature farm-grown coffee. Mexico and Colombia are smooth, dependable daily drinkers that work well for offices and larger groups.
Is 787 Coffee specialty coffee?
Yes. Our coffee is specialty-grade Arabica, and 787 Coffee is ranked #3 in New York City on the World's 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026.
How much is it per pound?
Puerto Rico Supremo is $38 per pound. Mexico is $__ and Colombia is $__. Every 5 lb bag ships free.
Is a 5 lb bag good for an office?
Yes. It's our most popular size for offices, cafés, and restaurants. Subscribe and it arrives on a schedule at 7% off.
Whole bean or ground?
Whole bean if you have a grinder. Otherwise choose the grind for your brewer: drip, espresso, or French press.
Do you ship fresh?
Yes. Every bag is roasted to order and ships within days of roasting.
Can I subscribe?
Yes. Subscriptions save 7% on every delivery, and you can pause or cancel anytime.
What happens when I buy this bag?
You plant a tree. Every 5 lb bag funds one new coffee tree at Hacienda Iluminada, our farm in Maricao, Puerto Rico.
Do you offer wholesale?
Yes. Cafés and restaurants can apply on our wholesale page.
787 Coffee A From Farm to Cup Coffee Experience .
