How to Make A Delicious Flat White
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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!
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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.
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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.
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