FLAT WHITE VS LATTE: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?
We all have our favorite coffees. Flat whites and lattes are two popular drinks. They can look the same but are they? Flat white vs latte? Which one do you pick?
Do you know the differences between them? How do you know you’ve got the right one or not?
We at Golden Sin will cover you about these 2 great coffees so you can at least tell them apart.
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WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN A FLAT WHITE AND A LATTE?
We will cover the differences between these 2 coffees, but to do so, we need to know what they are exactly before we make this comparison.
WHAT IS A FLAT WHITE?
A flat white is an espresso drink that originated in Australia and New Zealand but has since found its way into many different countries. It’s a small coffee with barely any milk or foam on top (hence the flat), and it tastes more like black coffee than anything else. The flat white only contains half the amount of froth or milk that a flat white has.
WHAT IS A LATTE?
A latte is an espresso drink with some added steamed, foamy milk on the top and usually contains more froth than any other coffee style. Latte can be made in many different ways and it varies depending on where you go to get your morning caffeine fix.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN A FLAT WHITE AND LATTE?
Flat whites are an espresso drink with little to no milk or foam. Latte is a coffee that has more froth and milk added than flat white. In flat whites, it’s mainly only the taste of espresso, whereas latte has more of the taste of coffee in general.
It is because flat whites are usually made with less milk or foam, that they have a different consistency and texture than latte drinks do. They both can be served hot or iced.
WHAT ARE THE SIMILARITIES BETWEEN A FLAT WHITE AND LATTE?
have espresso in them, but flat whites are more of the black coffee type and latte is made with a bit more flavor to it.
WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR WHEN ORDERING A FLAT WHITE OR LATTE ?
Flat white drinks usually have less froth or milk than latte does so if you want your morning caffeine fix to be full of froth and milk, then latte is the way to go. If you’re looking for a more intense espresso or black coffee taste, flat whites are for you!
The flat white can only be made with one type of syrup: flavored – while lattes have many different types of syrups from caramel to hazelnut.
As flat whites only contain espresso, they are usually served hot and the latte has a variety of syrups to choose from so it can be served hot or cold! If you’re looking for an intense coffee taste without any extras, the flat white is perfect. For those who like caffeine but also want flavors added in, go for a latte.
ARE THERE ANY DIFFERENCES IN PREPARATION BETWEEN A FLAT WHITE AND A LATTE?
We get it and understand it. You want to make one of these at home, but which one is the easiest one?
Lattes are easier than flat whites. You just need your espresso machine and some hot milk. You can heat your milk with your coffee machine, use a milk frother, heat it in the microwave!
A flat white is more difficult because of the microfoam. If you have a strong coffee machine and a steam wand, you’re good to go. You can also use milk frothers, but you have to watch out for big bubbles in your foam. You’ll need to tap these away. Technically, you’ll need a bit more gear to prepare a flat white vs latte.
CONCLUSION
So, flat white or latte? It depends on what you’re looking for in your morning coffee! While flat whites are a more intense espresso drink with little to no milk except steamed foam and lattes have a few different flavors added into them, it’s personal preference which one is best for you!
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F.A.Q.
HOW IS FLAT WHITE DIFFERENT FROM LATTE?
A flat white is a small coffee with barely any milk or foam on top (flat!), and it tastes more like black coffee than anything else. The flat white has less milk when compared to a latte and has more best-of-both-worlds.
A latte is an espresso drink with some added steamed, foamy milk on the top. It usually contains more froth than any other coffee style. Latte can be made in many different ways and it varies depending on where you go to get your morning caffeine fix. The taste is less strong because of the higher amount of milk.
IS A FLAT WHITE HEALTHIER THAN A LATTE?
Yes! A flat white has less milk in it and a higher amount of espresso. The “downside” to this is that there’s more caffeine compared to the latte. That has way more milk and less espresso. In the number of calories, a flat white will do better. If you use the same milk, a latte will always have a bit more fat because of the higher amount of milk in it. Lattes are traditionally served with something extra for a sweet finish!
DOES A FLAT WHITE HAVE MORE MILK THAN A LATTE?
No, flat whites do not have more or less milk than lattes. In both cases there is about half the amount of froth or milk that flat white has- it just varies depending on what you are looking for!
WHAT MAKES A FLAT WHITE?
A flat white is an espresso-based drink with steamed milk. It’s quite simple in composition like the cortado. It contains espresso and milk (more espresso than milk) and a bit of foam. There’s not a lot of foam on top, a flat white!
Enjoy your coffee!