Description
Silky smooth flat white coffee reveals Italian espresso techniques blended with Australian milk steaming artistry. Rich, velvety microfoam creates perfect harmony between bold espresso and creamy milk, inviting coffee enthusiasts to savor each luxurious sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 100–130 milliliters (3.4–4.4 fl oz) whole milk
- 60 milliliters (2 fl oz) espresso
Instructions
- Espresso Preparation: Extract a concentrated coffee shot using an espresso machine or alternative brewing methods like instant coffee, stovetop brew, or compostable pods into a 150-170ml heatproof vessel.
- Milk Transformation: Generate smooth microfoam through specialized techniques – utilize espresso machine’s steam wand, electric frother, or French press method. Position steam wand slightly beneath milk surface, creating gentle whirlpool motion without harsh sounds or splattering.
- Milk Temperature Control: Warm milk carefully using microwave or stovetop, preventing boiling. When using French press, plunge filter rhythmically to incorporate air and develop silky foam texture.
- Foam Management: Remove excessive foam layer with a spoon, revealing underneath milk’s pristine consistency.
- Artistic Pour: Introduce milk into espresso’s center from low angle, gradually tilting vessel to create intricate surface design. Maintain consistent pouring pressure while strategically controlling milk flow to achieve elegant heart-shaped presentation.
- Final Quality Check: Ensure milk texture remains velvety, uniform, and perfectly balanced between thickness and fluidity.
Notes
- Master Espresso Selection: Choose high-quality beans with rich, balanced flavor profiles for a robust 150-170ml shot, ensuring depth and complexity.
- Perfect Milk Technique: Create silky, microfoam texture by positioning steam wand 1-2cm beneath milk surface, generating gentle whirlpool without harsh sounds or splatters.
- Careful Temperature Control: Heat milk gently without boiling, maintaining ideal 140-155°F range to preserve sweet flavor and prevent scorching.
- Artistic Pouring Method: Pour milk from low angle directly into espresso’s center, using controlled tilting and strategic spout lifting to achieve elegant heart-shaped design.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Australian/New Zealand
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg