A flat white is made of a thin layer of milk foam with most of its steamed milk within the drink, according to Nescafe’s official website.
Google Doodle surprised internet users on Monday, March 11, by celebrating the ‘flat white coffee’ with an animated illustration. The popular espresso-based drink is believed to have originated from Australia and New Zealand. The term ‘flat white’ was officially included in the Oxford English Dictionary in 2011.
“Today’s animated Doodle celebrates the flat white, a beloved coffee drink of steamed milk poured over a shot of espresso. Many speculate the drink was first served in Australia and New Zealand during the 1980s when the drink popped up on menus in Sydney and Auckland around the same time,” Google explained on its website.
“Coffee culture has changed a lot over the years and so have ways to make the flat white. Made with whole milk back in the day, today it’s common to see Aussies and Kiwis ordering it with plant-based milk — oat milk is a rising favourite!” it added.
Explaining further about the beverage, Google wrote, “Traditionally served in a ceramic cup, a flat white is made up of an espresso shot topped with steamed milk and a thin layer of microfoam. Being “flatter” than a cappuccino or latte, flat whites are popular with coffee connoisseurs who are looking for less foam. Often, baristas will show off their skills and create beautiful artwork with the pour, something that’s a common sight in many cafes across Australia and New Zealand.”
Flat white vs cappuccino
According to Nescafe’s official website, a flat white is made of a thin layer of milk foam with most of its steamed milk within the drink, while a cup of cappuccino has foamed milk on top of the drink. “The ratio for cappuccino is a coffee-to-milk ratio of 1:2. Whereas the flat white is 2:3,” the website read.
Google Doodle’s animated doodle celebrates the flat white, a popular espresso-based beverage which is believed to have first originated in Australia and New Zealand. In terms of visibility, this doodle will be visible across various countries of the world including India.
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Flat whites are popular among those coffee connoisseurs who want for less foam in their beverage as flat white is “flatter” than a cappuccino or latte. In many cafes across Australia and New Zealand, customers are commonly allured into having the drink by baristas who show off their skills and create beautiful artwork while preparing the drink.
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Over the years, coffee culture has changed a lot and also have the ways to prepare the flat white. Earlier, flat white was made with whole milk but nowadays it’s common to see Aussies and Kiwis ordering it with plant-based milk including oat milk.
History of flat white
March 11, marks the day flat white was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in the year 2011. Flat white which is a beloved coffee drink of steamed milk poured over a shot of espresso is speculated to have been first served in Australia and New Zealand. It is believed that the drink first appeared on the menus of Sydney and Auckland during the 1980s.
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The flat white is gaining popularity and is becoming a favourite since its spread far across the world. It has come to delight many and has become a staple in many nations. Google Doodle’s description states, “No matter the origins, coffee lovers worldwide agree it’s a favourite morning or arvo (afternoon) pick-me-up!”