Description
Smooth Italian espresso meets silky milk in this classic flat white, elevating coffee culture with its refined balance. Rich, creamy textures and bold espresso notes create a harmonious Australian-inspired beverage you’ll savor to the last delightful sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Espresso and Milk
- 60 milliliters (2 fluid ounces) espresso
- 100–130 milliliters (3.4–4.4 fluid ounces) whole milk
Instructions
- Craft a robust espresso shot using an espresso machine, selecting a 150-170ml heatproof vessel. Alternative brewing methods include concentrated instant coffee, high-intensity stovetop brew, or compostable coffee pods.
- Prepare milk using specialized equipment: espresso machine steam wand, electric milk frother, or French press technique. When using a steam wand, position it 1-2cm beneath milk surface, generating a gentle whirlpool motion without creating harsh hissing sounds or milk splatters.
- For milk frothing without professional equipment, warm milk carefully in microwave or stovetop, avoiding boiling. Utilize a French press by plunging filter rhythmically to incorporate air and create smooth foam.
- If excessive foam develops, delicately remove top layer using a spoon to reveal silky milk underneath.
- Execute milk pouring technique by introducing liquid directly into espresso’s center, initiating from a low angle. Gradually tilt jug, creating subtle lateral movements to generate artistic surface design.
- For a classic heart-shaped presentation, maintain consistent pouring pressure while tilting jug base upward. Strategically restrict milk flow by lifting spout during final moments to complete elegant design.
- Verify milk texture remains velvety, uniform, and neither excessively thick nor overly thin.
Notes
- Perfect for coffee lovers seeking a smooth, creamy espresso drink with velvety milk texture.
- Requires precise milk steaming technique to achieve the signature microfoam consistency without large bubbles.
- Optimal milk temperature ranges between 140-160°F to preserve sweet flavor and prevent scalding.
- Alternative milk steaming methods include French press, electric frother, or manual whisking if professional equipment isn’t available.
- Espresso quality matters significantly – use fresh, high-quality beans ground specifically for espresso machines.
- Pouring technique creates artistic designs, with heart shape being the simplest pattern for beginners to master.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Australian/New Zealand
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg