Flat White Recipe
Stronger and silkier than a latte: a double shot with a smaller amount of thin, glossy microfoam. Coffee-forward, smooth, no big foam cap.
Ratio
2 shots : 4–5 oz milk
Grind
Fine (espresso)
Water temp
Milk ~140°F
Coffee
18 g → 36 g
Water
4–5 oz milk
Time
~3 min
Step by step
- Pull a double shot into a 6 oz cup.
- Steam 4–5 oz of milk to a thin, glossy microfoam (minimal foam).
- Pour to combine, finishing with a smooth, flat surface.
Tip: Higher coffee-to-milk ratio than a latte, with thin microfoam — silky, not foamy.
A flat white is all about glossy microfoam. The right milk frother (or a steam wand) is what makes the milk pourable.