Wednesday, September 16 2026

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…]

Starbucks Flat White | How to distinguish an Australian white coffee from a latte? Did flat white originate in Australia? What is the coffee-to-milk ratio in a flat white?

Coffee enthusiasts who regularly drink espresso know that there are many types of espresso drinks, such as those available at Front Street Coffee, including latte, mocha, cappuccino, as well as off-menu items like flat white and dirty coffee. Their recipes are all based on espresso. [more…]

The Origin of the Flat White | Is a Flat White a Latte? How Do Starbucks Flat White, Luckin Australian White, and Costa Flat White Differ?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). The espresso and milk-based Italian milk coffeeFlat White—is translated under different names at different cafes, such as Luckin's Australian White Coffee and Starbucks [more…]

Flat White vs Latte Coffee Comparison | Why Is the Flat White So Popular? Why Is a Latte Larger Than a Flat White? What Are the Characteristics of the Flat White Method?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Whether it's a large or small cup, with added water or milk, common coffee drinks like Americano, Latte, Flat White, Cappuccino... all use espresso as their base. Espresso is highly versatile, [more…]

How to Make a Flat White | Is a Flat White the Same as a Cappuccino? Is There a Big Difference in the Espresso-to-Milk Ratio and Taste?

When it comes to rich, milky coffee, many people may first think of Starbucks' Flat White. Internationally, it is called Flat White (Australian White Coffee). This drink was actually quite obscure in China at first, but after Starbucks added it to its menu, it gradually became known to everyone and rose to become [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…]

馥芮白、醇艺白、澳瑞白究竟差在哪?Flat White与拿铁的制作差异全解析

Flat White这个源自澳洲的咖啡名词,如今在全球咖啡圈已是公认的专业术语,但在国内仍有很多咖啡师说不清它与拿铁的真正区别。星巴克叫它馥芮白,COSTA叫醇艺白,瑞幸叫澳瑞白,名字花样百出,做法却大同小异。本文从Flat White的特点、配方、起源争议讲起,厘清它与拿铁、卡布奇诺在牛奶比例和奶泡粗细上的本质差异,并附上前街咖啡(FrontStreet Coffee)的经典意式拼配配方与完整制作参数,帮你做出一杯丝滑浓郁、喝到杯底拉花仍在的澳式白咖啡。 [more…]

Flavor Characteristics of Flat White Coffee | Is the coffee base of a flat white espresso? What is the ideal coffee-to-milk ratio for a flat white?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) In recent years, with Starbucks' promotion of flat white, many friends who originally drank lattes and cappuccinos have also started switching to flat white. Some who come to Front Street stores [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…]

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…]

Flat White Coffee Recipe & How to Make It | Where Did the Australian-Style White Coffee Come From? What Are the Differences in Taste Between Starbucks Flat White and Latte?

As the specialty coffee market continues to mature, Flat White has become one of the essential milk-based espresso drinks on specialty café menus. Many people ask Front Street Coffee: isn't it all just milk plus coffee? What's the difference between a Flat White and a Latte? So what exactly is a Flat White? [more…]

Flat White Coffee Making Tutorial | Which country did Australian White Coffee originate from? How much espresso should be extracted and how much milk should be added to make an Australian White Coffee?

Before making a cup of Flat White coffee, Front Street briefly introduces its definition and characteristics. Flat White, also known as Australian White coffee, Little White coffee, or Fu Rui Bai coffee, among other names, originated in Melbourne, Australia. After Italians introduced espresso to Australia in the 1980s, in order to adapt to [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…]

澳白咖啡定义为何众说纷纭?从做法比例看Flat White与拿铁的核心区别

Flat White(澳白)如今已是精品咖啡馆菜单上的常客,但它的定义却因地域和咖啡师理解不同而五花八门。有人看重小杯量,有人强调薄奶泡,还有人坚持双份精萃浓缩。本文梳理澳白的起源争议、与拿铁及卡布奇诺在杯量、奶泡厚度、咖啡牛奶比例上的具体差异,并援引澳洲、英国、厄瓜多等地从业者的实际做法。同时介绍前街精品拼配与前街商业拼配两款咖啡豆在制作奶咖时的风味表现,帮助咖啡爱好者在点单或自製时更清楚自己想要的是什么。 [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…]

Key Points for Making Flat White Coffee | Is Australian White Coffee a Latte? What Is the Milk-to-Coffee Ratio and Milk Foam Thickness for a Flat White? How to Properly Steam Milk, Integrate, and Pour Latte Art for a Flat White?

Many baristas mysteriously reach a consensus among themselves: to tell whether a café is good or bad, just order a Flat White and you'll know—if the Flat White is well made, the other coffees will basically be above standard too. When asked why, these baristas reply: because this is the milk coffee most prone to "mistakes." The most controversial Ita- [more…]