# Flat White: Means Many Things to Many People

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**Created:** [June 28, 2021, 7:24pm UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/flat-white-means-many-things-to-many-people/3547 "2021-06-28T19:24:38Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 28, 2021, 7:24pm UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/flat-white-means-many-things-to-many-people/3547/1 "2021-06-28T19:24:38Z")

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What’s your interpretation of a Flat White? What do you think the espresso/foamed milk ratio should be?

I understand it to be a short/strong (extra espresso) latte with a little microfoam and lots of surface tension. 50/50 ratio? Somewhere between a macchiatto & a latte?

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**Author:** ![blockhousecoffee](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/baristahustle.discourse.group/blockhousecoffee/32/1334_2.png) [@blockhousecoffee](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/blockhousecoffee)\
**Post date:** [July 9, 2021, 6:35am UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/flat-white-means-many-things-to-many-people/3547/2 "2021-07-09T06:35:17Z")

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A flat white is a more concentrated drink that will have a stronger taste of coffee than milk.  
The ratio should be 1/3 of espresso, 2/3 milk