# Difference between cappuccino and flat white **URL:** \ **Category:** Q&A\ **Created:** [March 28, 2018, 3:44pm UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/difference-between-cappuccino-and-flat-white/2453 "2018-03-28T15:44:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
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Hey @m4xi88, This is something that caused confusion both to those involved in specialty coffee and more so, to the average consumer and coffee drinker. Here’s a link to a previous thread on this forum somewhat related to this… > [@Let's talk about milk beverages...?](http://community.baristahustle.com/t/lets-talk-about-milk-beverages/2125): > > Hey everyone, There’s something that’s been bothering me for quite some time and I don’t think I’m the only one… Can we agree that the cappuccino and latte are becoming less and less relevant today from a specialty coffee standpoint? We’re seeing more and more menus that simply state something like ‘espresso + milk’ as opposed to a laundry list of milk beverages. These E + M drinks might come in a couple of sizes even, but typically use milk that’s been textured in order to pour art (not say… This terminology is an ongoing problem (IMO) within the industry and open to geographical, company, and even individual barista interpretation. Regards, S. --- _[View the full topic](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/difference-between-cappuccino-and-flat-white/2453)._