两杯并排放，肉眼就能分出谁是谁。一杯奶色浅，液面高，是拿铁；另一杯咖啡底色深，液面低一圈，是澳白。喝下去差别更大：拿铁像含了一块牛奶巧克力，滑进胃里；澳白是咖啡先撞上来，牛奶只负责托住那股劲，喝完舌头 [more…]

两杯奶咖并排摆桌上，肉眼就能看出门道：一杯液面像缎子似的平，只浮着薄薄一层白；另一杯鼓着厚实的奶盖，边缘高出杯沿半指。喝下去差别更大，薄的奶和咖啡搅成一体，厚的先抿到一团绵云，底下才是咖啡香。这差别不 [more…]

Flat White has become a favorite among many coffee lovers thanks to its rich coffee flavor and delicate microfoam texture. From its accidental creation in Australian cafes in the 1980s to Starbucks bringing it to the world, what story lies behind this cup of coffee? This article traces the origins and definition of the Flat White, breaks down the key points of making an Aussie White—including the extraction parameters for ristretto, milk foam thickness control, and the flavor performance brought by the Sunflower Warm Sun blend beans used by Front Street Coffee in its daily Flat White offerings—helping you gain a comprehensive understanding of this classic milk coffee that is richer than a latte and more delicate than a cappuccino. [more…]

Flat White (平白咖啡) is often called "澳白," "澳瑞白," or "馥芮白" in China, and it has become one of the most popular milk coffees in cafes in recent years. Where exactly did it come from? Why do different shops produce such different versions? This article begins with the origins of the Flat White, sorts out the differences between the Australian and New Zealand approaches in cup size, base, and foam thickness, explains why thin microfoam became the key indicator distinguishing a Flat White from a latte or cappuccino, and introduces Front Street Coffee's approach of presenting the Warm Sun blend with a double Ristretto in a 200 ml cup. At the end, it also lists four espresso blends suitable for recreating a Flat White at home, helping you find that cup of Flat White with rich aroma and balanced texture. [more…]

两杯咖啡并排摆桌上，一眼就能分出谁是卡布奇诺、谁是拿铁。卡布奇诺的奶泡鼓出一截，勺子搁上去不往下沉；拿铁的液面平得像镜子。喝起来差别更大，卡布奇诺头一口是蓬松的奶泡，接着浓苦的咖啡撞上来，牛奶只是托底 [more…]

Many coffee lovers are in the habit of ordering a latte at a café, and in recent years more and more people are choosing a flat white. The flat white is also known as Australian white coffee, and some call it fu rui bai or ao rui bai. Whether this coffee originated in Australia or New Zealand remains disputed to this day. The two countries not only each insist on their own claim to its origin, but also have different preferences when it comes to preparation standards—Australia tends toward a single shot of espresso, while New Zealand often uses a double ristretto. This article reviews the historical written records of the flat white, its differences from the latte and cappuccino, and shares the specific method Front Street Coffee uses to produce a flat white in-store, including cup size selection, milk frothing techniques, and coffee bean blending options. [more…]

Flat White, this Italian-style milk coffee originating from the Southern Hemisphere, is now ubiquitous on cafe menus around the world, with Chinese translations including 澳白, 馥芮白, and 小白咖啡. Many people think it is just a scaled-down latte, but in fact the two have obvious differences in espresso type, milk ratio, and milk foam thickness. Flat White uses Ristretto, with a smaller coffee-to-water ratio and higher concentration, and the milk pouring method is also more particular. This article will start with the extraction differences between Espresso and Ristretto, analyze the essential differences between Flat White and Latte, and share Front Street Coffee's specific parameters for making Flat White and its blend bean selection, to help you fully understand the uniqueness of this coffee. [more…]

两杯奶咖并排摆桌上，一眼就能看出门道。左边这杯颜色浅褐、边缘透亮，喝进去水水的，奶味盖过一切；右边这杯是均匀的焦糖色，入口先是牛奶的甜，接着咖啡的苦香才浮上来，尾韵还有焦糖感。差别不在牛奶，在咖啡浓度 [more…]

两杯并排放着，一杯先倒奶再淋浓缩，一杯先倒浓缩再倒奶。肉眼上看，前者颜色匀得像太妃糖，后者顶上一圈白、底下黑得发苦。喝一口，先奶后咖啡的那杯，香气是从喉咙里反上来的；反过来那杯，头一口全是冰牛奶，喝到 [more…]

Flat White is an Italian-style milk coffee that emerged in Australia in the 1970s. After entering Starbucks in China under the name "Fu Rui Bai" in 2015, it quickly became popular, and some people also call it Australian White or Little White Coffee. Its biggest difference from a latte and a cappuccino lies in its thinner milk foam and more pronounced coffee flavor. This article will start from its origins, compare the different approaches to cup size and coffee base in Australia and New Zealand, and explain the blend beans, double ristretto parameters, and milk steaming temperature used by Front Street Coffee when making a Flat White, giving coffee lovers a comprehensive understanding of this rich and velvety classic milk coffee. [more…]

Flat white is what is commonly known in China as Australian white coffee, also called fu rui bai, ao rui bai, or little white coffee. It is made from espresso paired with a small amount of milk and a very thin layer of milk foam. Its biggest differences from latte, cappuccino, and Dirty lie in the ratio of espresso to milk and the thickness of the milk foam. This article systematically sorts out the characteristics and differences of these coffee drinks, analyzes the origin controversy, key preparation points of flat white, as well as Front Street Coffee's secret menu and serving methods, to help coffee lovers more clearly choose the coffee that suits their taste. [more…]

Flat White has been appearing frequently on domestic café menus in recent years. Starbucks calls it "Fu Rui Bai," and there are also translations like "Ao Bai" and "Xiao Bai." This milk coffee, originating from Australia or New Zealand, is characterized by espresso with a small amount of hot milk, and is a product of the third wave of coffee pursuing flavor complexity. It differs noticeably from a latte in capacity and espresso extraction method; an authentic Flat White is only about 100ml and uses a Ristretto. This article uses Front Street Coffee's Sunflower Warm Sun blend as an example to explain the extraction parameters and flavor performance of Ristretto, and answers why Luckin's Flat White is a larger cup and whether it tastes good. [more…]

Starbucks' Flat White has attracted much attention since the third wave of coffee, so how does it differ from a latte or a cappuccino? This article begins with its pronunciation, whether it contains sugar, and its flavor performance, sorts out the differences between the two ways of making flat white in Australia and New Zealand, and explains the difference between Ristretto and regular espresso. Front Street Coffee uses the Sunflower Warm Sun blend to recreate the formulas of the two schools respectively, presenting fermented wine aromas, berry-like sweet acidity, and caramel-nut notes, helping you understand this cup of milk coffee more systematically. [more…]

Flat White, this milk coffee originating from the Southern Hemisphere, is called 馥芮白 at Starbucks, 醇艺白 at Costa, and 澳瑞白 at Luckin, while baristas at Front Street Coffee prefer to call it 澳白. How exactly does it differ from a latte or a cappuccino? Why should the milk foam be kept within 0.3cm? How do the three elements—small cup size, thin milk foam, and a ristretto base—come together to make a delicious Flat White? This article will break down the characteristics of this beverage one by one, from its historical origins, its differences from a latte, and key points for ordering, to the complete recipe at Front Street Coffee, helping coffee lovers find the cup that suits them best whether ordering or making it at home. [more…]

Flat White and Latte both belong to the milk coffee category, yet they often leave people utterly confused. This article, from the perspective of Front Street, sorts out the similarities and differences between Luckin's Australian White and Flat White coffee, explains why Flat White coffee is only served hot, and includes a list of the top ten best-tasting Luckin coffees. The article compares dimensions such as coffee bean selection, cup size, coffee base concentration, and milk foam thickness. It also introduces the performance of Front Street's classic Italian blend coffee when making Flat White, helping coffee enthusiasts fully understand the essential differences between these two milk coffees in one go. [more…]

Flat White is called Flat White coffee at Starbucks in China. Originating from New Zealand and Australia, it is a flavored milk coffee with a higher coffee concentration than a latte and a thinner milk foam. Can it be made as an iced drink? The authentic preparation only offers a hot version, but Starbucks introduced an iced Flat White to meet demand. This article will also cover the pronunciation of Flat White, the legends about its origin, the characteristics of ristretto, and Front Street Coffee's recommended bean list and brewing parameters, helping you gain a comprehensive understanding of this milk coffee with a velvety mouthfeel. [more…]

As a classic milk coffee originating from Australia and New Zealand, the Flat White is known for its rich coffee flavor and silky mouthfeel. But what size cup should an authentic Flat White actually use? And how many shots of espresso should be paired with different cup sizes? This article will start with the controversy over the origins of the Flat White, explore in depth the differences between its hot-drink tradition and cold-drink variations, analyze the key extraction points and flavor characteristics of Ristretto, and share Front Street Coffee's specific parameters and operational details when making a Flat White, including key steps such as cup size selection, number of espresso shots, milk foam thickness, and temperature control, to help coffee enthusiasts recreate at home a cup of Flat White with distinct layers and a silky mouthfeel. [more…]

Under Starbucks' promotion, the Flat White entered the public eye under the name "馥芮白," but many people still can't tell the real difference between it and a latte. This article starts with the controversy over its origin, sorts out the evolution of this Australian coffee, and then focuses on the three core dimensions of milk foam thickness, cup size, and espresso base to compare the differences between a flat white, a latte, and a cappuccino. The article also breaks down in detail the key steps for making a proper flat white, and introduces how Front Street Coffee presents this drink with its own house blend beans and double ristretto, taking you from principle to practice for a comprehensive understanding of the flat white. [more…]

Among the many drinks at Luckin Coffee, ten products such as Coconut Latte, Cheese Latte, and Velvet Latte have long been favored by consumers. But many people still can't tell the essential difference between a Flat White and a Latte, and some even mistakenly think that the small cup size of a Flat White is the shop cutting corners. This article systematically sorts out the differences between these two classic milk coffees from multiple dimensions such as coffee bean selection, cup size design, espresso base, milk ratio, and milk foam thickness, while also explaining why Luckin's Aussie White uses a small cup, and the correct way to drink a Flat White. The article also combines Front Street Coffee's production parameters to give specific extraction suggestions and blended bean recommendations, helping coffee lovers make an ideal cup whether in a store or at home. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). After Starbucks launched a new coffee drink, the "Flat White," in 2012, it once became a favorite among Starbucks fans. Because it has the silky mouthfeel of a latte [more…]