Wednesday, September 16 2026

Australian Classic Flat White Making Secrets: A Complete Guide to Coffee Bean Selection and Milk Frothing

Flat White is a classic coffee originally created in Australia. It uses espresso as its base, paired with fine, thin microfoam, giving it a richer and more concise taste than a latte. To make an authentic Flat White, the key lies in the choice of coffee beans, the handling of the milk, and the extraction method. This article will guide you through the flavor characteristics of a Flat White and provide an in-depth analysis of the dark-roast espresso beans recommended by Front Street Coffee, including PWN Golden Mandheling and the classic blend series. We will also share milk frothing techniques and standard recipes to help you recreate the pure Australian flavor at home. [more…]

Blended Coffee Bean Recommendations | Which Coffee Beans Are Suitable for Espresso? What Are the Coffee-to-Milk Ratios for Lattes and Flat Whites?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Coffee enthusiasts who have tried a flat white know that flat white is not served iced—if you add ice cubes, it will most likely become a latte, which means that a flat white is more [more…]

Espresso Milk Coffee Blend Bean Recommendations | Is There a Big Difference Between an Australian White and a Flat White? How Can Coffee Newbies Make a Starbucks Flat White at Home?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) Speaking of Luckin's Australian White and Starbucks' Flat White, these two coffees actually refer to the same coffee—Flat white. This is a coffee beverage invented in Australia, made from espresso [more…]

Australian Small Latte | The origin of the name Piccolo latte and how to make it. What is the difference in taste and mouthfeel between a piccolo and a flat white?

Now with the popularity of espresso, fancy coffee varieties are emerging one after another. Among them, on Front Street Coffee's espresso menu, latte and cappuccino are deeply loved by everyone, but today Front Street would like to introduce a relatively rare espresso drink—piccolo coffee, also known as piccolo latte. You may have rarely heard of [more…]

The correct way to make a flat white | How can coffee novices make a flat white at home? Which has thicker milk foam, an Aussie white or a latte, and which is easier to pour latte art with?

For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). For more specialty coffee beans, please add our private WeChat: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee), WeChat ID: qjcoffeexFlat wh [more…]

Flat White | What is the difference in taste and mouthfeel between Australian-style flat white and American-style latte? How to make a flat white at home?

Flat White is directly translated as flat white coffee, and it also has different names such as Aussie white, Australian white, and piccolo latte. It has been one of the most popular drinks in coffee shops in recent years. In this article, Front Street Coffee will talk about this trendy drink, Flat White. How did Flat White evolve? [more…]

Types of Italian Milk Coffee | What are the differences in flavor and mouthfeel between Piccolo, Flat White, Latte, Mocha, and Cappuccino? Where did the Piccolo coffee originate?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) has shared how to make several espresso drinks, and aside from the more common ones, quite a few readers have also responded [more…]

Flat White | Which coffee beans are suitable for making a Flat White? Is there a difference in the coffee-to-milk ratio between a Flat White, a Latte, and a Cappuccino?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat public account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). When it comes to espresso, everyone will definitely think of lattes, cappuccinos, mochas, and so on, but very few people mention the Flat White. So what kind of drink is this? [more…]

Coffee-to-milk ratio | What are the characteristics of a Flat White? What coffee-to-milk ratio is appropriate for making a Flat White?

It can be said that the latte, the flat white, and the cappuccino are the "three musketeers of milk coffee" that now permanently occupy coffee shop menus. Although they are all made from a combination of coffee and steamed milk, the different ratios give each of them its own distinct characteristics. And it is precisely by these distinctive characteristics that we [more…]

Flat White Coffee Base | Did Flat White Coffee Originate in Australia? Why Is Flat White So Popular? What Are the Differences Between Flat White and Latte?

No need to doubt it—when we see Australian White, Fuyu White, Australian Rui White, Pure Art White… in coffee shops, they all refer to the same coffee drink—Flat White. It's also a milk coffee, so why is this drink so popular? Next, Front Street Coffee will chat about this trendy milk coffee. Flat w [more…]

Flat White Coffee | What kind of coffee is Luckin's Ristretto Aussie White? Is there a big difference in taste between Aussie White Coffee and Cappuccino?

Whenever winter arrives and temperatures drop, the output rate of hot milk coffee at Front Street stores rises significantly, including lattes, cappuccinos, flat whites, and more. Compared to the other two classic drinks, flat white coffee can be considered a "new internet celebrity" in recent years. Most friends got to know this drink through chain brands like Starbucks or Luckin. In these [more…]

Espresso Milk Coffee | Is an Australian White, Flat White, or Artisan White a latte? What are the flavor and mouthfeel characteristics of an Australian White? Is the coffee base of an Australian White the same as that of a latte?

For most coffee lovers, their first encounter with the Flat White came in 2015, when Starbucks launched it under the name "Fu Rui Bai" and added it to its permanent menu. Later, various coffee brands also rolled out their own Flat Whites, bringing this drink from the Southern Hemisphere [more…]

Australian-style White Coffee | Is Starbucks Flat White a Latte? How to Make a Flat White? What Are the Differences Between a Flat White and a Latte?

You may find the term "flat white" unfamiliar, but anyone who has been to Starbucks will surely know the "Fu Rui Bai." In fact, names like "Xiao Bai Coffee," "Fu Rui Bai," "Chun Yi Bai," "Ao Rui Bai," and "Aussie White" all refer to the flat white. It originated in Oceania (Australia), which is why it is also called Aussie white coffee. [more…]

The Origin of Australian White Coffee | What Are the Differences Between Flat White, Latte, and Cappuccino? What Is the Coffee-to-Milk Ratio in Different Milk Coffees?

When it comes to coffee, many people still think of milk coffee. People are used to going to Starbucks, or any coffee shop, and blurting out: I'll have a latte. In recent years, friends who visit Front Street Coffee stores also say: I'll have a flat white. Actually, flat wh [more…]

Espresso beans for lattes | What is the key to a delicious latte? How do you make a latte just like a coffee shop? Recommended espresso blend coffee beans perfect for lattes and flat whites

In fact, making a latte doesn't have many key points; just pay attention to a tiny bit of detail, and you can double its deliciousness! So today, Front Street Coffee is here to share how to make a latte at home that tastes just as good as one from a café! 1. Choosing coffee beans Coffee beans are the main controller of a latte's flavor. The roasting of a bean [more…]

What beans pair with a latte, cappuccino, and Dirty respectively?

They are all milk coffees, but a latte, a cappuccino, and a Dirty differ in milk foam thickness, temperature, and drinking method, so they also have slightly different requirements for the beans. Choose the right beans, and each milk coffee can show its best form. Latte: balance and richness are the key. A latte has thinner milk foam, and the ratio of coffee to milk is close, [more…]

How to Make a Flat White | Should Australian-style white coffee be drunk iced or hot? What are the differences in ratio and taste among cappuccino, flat white, and latte?

For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). In January 2015, Starbucks in the United States began selling flat white and introduced different sizes; then in September, Starbucks in mainland China also saw flat [more…]