Flat White Recipe
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Ingredients
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Coffee Ingredients
Milk Ingredients
Method
Brewing Espresso
Grind the Coffee
Using a burr grinder, grind 18 grams of freshly roasted coffee beans to a fine consistency suitable for espresso.
Prepare the Espresso Machine
Preheat your espresso machine and ensure it is clean. Insert the portafilter and lock it into place.
Brew the Espresso
Add the ground coffee to the portafilter and tamp it evenly. Brew two shots of espresso into a pre-warmed cup.
Steaming the Milk
Measure the Milk
Pour 150 ml of whole milk into a steaming pitcher.
Steam the Milk
Using the steam wand of your espresso machine, steam the milk until it reaches about 60-65°C (140-149°F), creating a velvety microfoam. Be careful not to scald the milk.
Assembling the Flat White
Combine Espresso and Milk
Once the milk is steamed, pour it gently over the espresso, holding back the foam with a spoon to create a smooth surface.
Serve and Enjoy
Serve immediately in a small cup (around 150-200 ml) and enjoy your creamy flat white.