Coffee drinks explained
Latte or flat white: which milk coffee should you order?
Latte or flat white? A latte is larger and milkier, a flat white is smaller and stronger. Compare size, milk, foam and taste, and pick the one that suits you.
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Coffee drinks explained
What is a flat white? The short, strong milk coffee explained
A flat white is a small espresso drink with silky microfoam. Learn its origin, ratio, cup size, how it tastes next to a latte and how cafes serve it.
Coffee drinks explained
Spanish latte: what it is and how to make one at home
A Spanish latte is espresso and milk sweetened with condensed milk. Learn how it differs from a regular latte, the ratios, and a hot and iced recipe for home.
Coffee drinks explained
Espresso: what it is, how it is pulled and how it tastes
Espresso is a small, concentrated coffee made by forcing hot water through finely ground beans. Learn dose, pressure, time, crema, taste and drinks built on it.