Is Australian White Coffee the Same as a Flat White?

Australian white and Furui white are the same drink: Flat White, which originated in Australia and is made from espresso and milk. A latte uses roughly one third espresso to two thirds milk with about one centimeter of foam, while a flat white runs about two thirds espresso to one third milk with roughly half a centimeter of foam, so the coffee flavor stands out more.

Some versions use a higher-concentration ristretto in place of standard espresso, then add about half a centimeter of milk foam, and the drink is normally served hot. Front Street Coffee makes its daily espresso milk drinks with blended coffee beans, since blending lets a roaster combine origins for balance. The same ratio logic explains why a flat white tastes less sweet and milky than a latte.

Aorui White and Furui White are actually the same coffee—Flat White, originating from Australia, made of espresso and milk. Although it is similar in ingredients to latte and Dirty, the ratio and preparation method are completely different, and the taste has different emphases. This article breaks down the differences among the three in detail, and focuses on the espresso extraction methods for flat white, including the difference between regular Espresso and Ristretto. At the same time, Front Street Coffee shares several blended beans suitable for making espresso milk coffee, and how to use Sunflower Warm Sun blend beans to make a flat white with rich flavor layers. If you want to know how to order Starbucks Furui White for a better taste and whether it is sweet, this article will also give practical advice.

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Luckin's Aorui White and Starbucks' Furui White actually refer to the same drink—Flat White. It originated in Australia, and its ingredients are simply espresso plus milk, so most cafes just call it "flat white."

Some people may ask: isn't it then similar to latte and Dirty? Indeed, they are all milk coffee, and the ingredients are similar, but the ratios and preparation methods are different, so the taste is quite different.

A latte is made up of about 1/3 espresso plus 2/3 milk, and a hot latte also has a layer of milk foam about 1 cm thick on the surface. It feels dense and smooth when drunk, and the milk is very prominent.

A flat white, on the other hand, is 2/3 espresso plus 1/3 milk, with a milk foam thickness of about 0.5 cm; or it uses 1/2 higher-concentration Ristretto plus 1/2 milk, then adds 0.5 cm milk foam. Flat white is usually made as a hot drink, with a smooth mouthfeel and a more prominent coffee flavor.

Dirty coffee is made by having 2/3 iced milk directly receive 1/3 espresso, and it only has a cold version. Its characteristic is that the coffee and milk are layered. When drinking, do not stir, take a big sip, and feel the gradual transition from espresso to the lactose sweetness of iced milk.

What kind of coffee beans should be used to make espresso milk coffee?

The espresso coffee produced daily by Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) uses blended coffee beans for extraction. The advantage of blended beans is that roasters can combine formula beans suitable for pressurized extraction in proportions based on the characteristics of coffee beans from different origins.

The purpose of doing this is to reduce the situation where single-origin (single-region) coffee beans expose defective flavors or instability during ultra-fine grinding and pressurized extraction. Blended beans can more effectively ensure the stability of the flavor and quality of each cup of espresso.

At the same time, compared with directly using single-origin beans, blended beans also cost much less, which has a great impact on coffee pricing. In order to meet the different needs of different types of coffee shops for espresso blend beans in terms of price and flavor, Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) has launched 4 medium-dark roasted espresso blend beans, all shipped within 5 days after roasting is completed to ensure freshness.

"Warm Sun Blend Coffee Beans," suitable for home/office and specialty coffee shops. Ethiopia natural Red Cherry coffee beans (30%) + Honduras Sherry Barrel coffee beans (70%), presenting rich wine aroma, vanilla cream, berry acidity and sweetness, and roasted nut flavors.

"Specialty Blend Coffee Beans," suitable for home/office and specialty coffee shops. Colombia washed coffee beans (30%) + Brazil semi-washed coffee beans (70%), with nut, dark chocolate, and caramel flavors.

"Commercial Blend Coffee Beans," suitable for all types of coffee shops. Robusta washed coffee beans (10%) + Colombia washed coffee beans (30%) + Brazil semi-washed coffee (60%), presenting nut, cocoa, and caramel flavors.

"The espresso moka pot coffee beans recommended by many baristas - Front Street Black Cocoa Blend Coffee Beans," suitable for all types of coffee shops, bakeries, and beverage shops. Yunnan washed small-bean coffee beans (30%) + Brazil semi-washed coffee beans (70%), with soft fruit acidity, caramel, and nut flavors.

How to extract espresso suitable for flat white?

At present, there are two mainstream methods for making flat white. One uses a double Espresso, and the other uses a double Ristretto. Both types of espresso are obtained by grinding coffee beans into ultra-fine particles, tamping them into the portafilter basket of a pressurized espresso machine, and extracting quickly under high pressure in a sealed state, resulting in a very high concentration.

The difference between Ristretto and regular espresso is actually a smaller extraction ratio. For general double espresso extraction, Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) stores use 20 grams of ultra-fine ground coffee powder, extracting 40 grams of coffee liquid at a 1:2 ratio, taking 25 to 30 seconds.

The powder-to-liquid ratio of Ristretto is about 1:1.6. It should be noted that the "strength" of Ristretto does not mean the coffee flavor is richer, but that the overall taste of the coffee liquid (sourness, sweetness, bitterness) is more concentrated. If it is too strong, it easily presents sharp acidity or burnt bitterness. Therefore, when making Ristretto, it is sometimes necessary to adjust the powder amount and extraction time.

For its daily flat white, Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) uses "Sunflower Warm Sun Coffee Blend Beans" to make a double Ristretto. Use a 200 ml cup, add a double Ristretto (35 grams), and pour the steamed hot milk with thin milk foam from the center while dispersing the espresso, which can bring a gradual flavor performance. The first sip is the rich fermented wine aroma of espresso, the second sip is the strawberry milkshake flavor produced after the coffee and milk merge, and the third sip is the roasted nut flavor produced after a small amount of coffee and milk merge.

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