Thursday, September 17 2026

The Origin Story of Flat White | Can Starbucks' Flat White Be Made Iced? What's the Difference Between Ristretto and Espresso?

Flat White is translated as Flat White/Aussie White coffee, also known as "fresh milk espresso," and Starbucks China named it "Furui White coffee." It is a fancy milk coffee originating from New Zealand and Australia. It is said that during World War II, Italians immigrated to New Zealand and Australia and brought coffee culture to the local area. In 19 [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…]

Espresso Milk Coffee Recipes | What Coffee-to-Milk Ratio Tastes Best? Latte, Cappuccino, and Flat White: Taste Characteristics and Origins

Latte, cappuccino, and flat white are three milk coffee categories that are almost always staples in coffee shops. This article will help you clearly distinguish the differences between these three milk coffees. Since most people have had some exposure to these three milk coffees, here is a brief introduction to their origins. Modern latte and cappuccino [more…]

An Introduction to Italian Milk Coffee | What Are the Differences in Flavor, Taste, and Preparation Among Latte, Cappuccino, and Flat White? How to Quickly Identify Types of Milk Coffee?

Latte, cappuccino, and flat white are almost always on the menu at coffee shops as the staple milk coffee categories. This article will help you clearly distinguish the differences between these three milk coffees. Since most people have more or less encountered these three milk coffees, here is a brief introduction to their origins. Modern latte and cappuccino [more…]

Types of Italian Milk Coffee | What are the differences in flavor, taste, and preparation ratios among Americano, Latte, Cappuccino, Mocha, Flat White, and Macchiato?

With the entry of international freshly ground coffee brands such as Starbucks and Costa direct-operated stores into China, a coffee craze has risen in the country. Many businesses continuously make a big fuss over coffee beverages. In addition to the relatively expensive freshly ground coffee, affordable instant coffee and coffee drinks also have very high popularity. So what are the current mainstream co [more…]

Types of Milk Coffee | What is a Flat White Australian-style white coffee? What's the difference between a Flat White, a Latte, and a Dirty? What is the coffee-to-milk ratio in a Flat White?

Now when you walk into a specialty coffee shop, you'll always see milk-based coffees like Flat White, Latte, and Cappuccino on the espresso menu, and some even offer Dirty or the more niche Piccolo. Among this dazzling array of coffees, what's the difference between a Flat White and a Latte? [more…]

Types of Espresso Drinks | Are There Big Differences Between Iced Americano, Iced Latte, Cortado, Flat White, and Dirty? What Is the Espresso Extraction Ratio? An Introduction to Making Black Coffee and Milk Coffee

Every time you go to a coffee shop, you'll probably start agonizing over whether to have an Americano or a pour-over today... or whether to go with a latte or a Dirty! Faced with a dazzling coffee menu and coffee products that all seem to look pretty much the same, what's actually the difference? In this article, Front [more…]

The Standard Method for Making a Flat White and the Coffee-to-Milk Ratio | What Is the Difference Between a Flat White and a Latte? Does the Texture of the Milk Foam Affect the Taste of Coffee?

Whether we go to Luckin Coffee or Starbucks, or an independent café, we always see coffee with the word "white" on the espresso menu. Everyone calls this coffee differently: Luckin calls it Aoruibai, Starbucks calls it Furuibai, and independent cafés call it Australian White Coffee. These are actually all the same espresso- [more…]

The Origin Story of the Flat White | Why Is Australian White Coffee Called Flat White? Can a Flat White Only Be Made Hot? How Do You Make a Delicious Flat White?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) 馥fù芮ruì白bái (a transliteration of its original name Flat White), commonly known as Australian White coffee, is among the top three best-selling milk coffees at Starbucks. Unlike latte and cappuccino cof [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 are the differences between a Flat White and a Latte? Which has a higher coffee concentration, an Australian-style white coffee or a latte?

Regarding the name of the Flat White, this Italian-style fancy coffee, coffee enthusiasts often mispronounce it—either accidentally calling it "Fuyubai" or "Aoruibai." So what exactly is the correct pronunciation? And what kind of charm does its flavor hold? In the following article, Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffe [more…]

How to Make a Flat White at Home | What Is a Flat White? Flavor Characteristics of a Flat White, Latte, Dirty, and Cappuccino

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) is a bit rustic, from the decor to the offerings, everything gives off an old-fashioned feel—this should be many people's first impression of Front Street. Espresso is Front [more…]

Water Buffalo Milk Latte and Dirty: Can Milk Foam Latte Art, Sweetness, and Coffee Flavor Coexist?

Buffalo milk has long been a specialty dairy product in the Guangdong and Guangxi regions, and in recent years it has been increasingly used by coffee enthusiasts to pair with espresso. It contains higher levels of protein, fat, and calcium than regular milk, with a lower water content, making it sweeter and silkier to drink. So, is buffalo milk actually suitable for latte art? And what does it taste like in an iced latte or a Dirty? This time, Front Street Coffee selected the refrigerated fresh buffalo milk from the local Foshan brand Baifulu, paired with Front Street Coffee's classic blend coffee beans, to make three drinks: a flat white, an iced latte, and a Dirty. From milk foam texture and latte art performance to the flavor on the palate, we tested each one to see whether the combination of buffalo milk and coffee can achieve an effect where 1+1>2. [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…]

A Complete Guide to Common Coffee Types in Cafés: From Espresso to Cold Brew, the Differences Between Iced Americano, Latte, Piccolo, and Dirty

Walking into a café and facing the dazzling array of coffee names on the menu, have you ever hesitated: what exactly is the difference between an Americano, a Latte, a Dirty, and a Flat White? In fact, these common coffees can be grouped into three major camps—the espresso family, the drip coffee family, and the cold brew family. Espresso-based drinks use espresso as their foundation and, by adjusting the types and proportions of ingredients, have evolved into a rich variety including the Americano, Latte, Cappuccino, Flat White, Dirty, and Mocha; drip coffee, on the other hand, covers pour-over and cold drip, emphasizing clean, transparent layers of flavor; cold brew coffee uses immersion to deliver a full, rich mouthfeel. In this article, Front Street Coffee will guide you through the production logic, key parameters, and flavor characteristics of each category, and share application suggestions for beans such as Front Street Dark Cocoa Blend, Huakui, and Mozart, helping you easily pick the cup you love. [more…]

Coffee Type Flavor Comparison | What Are the Mainstream Coffee Drinks? What's the Difference Between Americano, Latte, Cappuccino, Mocha, and Pour-Over Coffee? Which Coffee Tastes Good Without Being Bitter?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow the WeChat public account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). As international freshly ground coffee brands such as Starbucks and Costa have entered China with their directly operated stores, a coffee craze has risen in the country, and many businesses keep making a big fuss over coffee drinks. In addition to [more…]

Espresso Black Coffee | Where Does the Long Black Come From? Is the Long Black the Same as an Americano?

Last weekend, a customer came in with a friend to have coffee. As soon as they walked in, they ordered from Front Street Coffee, saying, "Give me an iced Americano. Can you make it a Long Black?" After hearing this special request, Front Street Coffee told them directly, "No!" At this, the customer looked puzzled. "Why don't you sell Lo [more…]