The Google Doodle on March 11 celebrates the global rise of flat white. It has been thirteen years since flat white was added to the Oxford English Dictionary on March 11th.

A flat white is an infusion of espresso and microfoam coffee. Generally speaking, it has less microfoam than a cappuccino and a higher espresso-to-milk ratio than a caffè latte.

The History Of Flat White:

There is speculation that the beverage was initially offered in Australia and New Zealand in the 1980s, as it was introduced on menus in Sydney and Auckland at about the same period. A flat white is traditionally served in a ceramic cup and consists of an espresso shot, steamed milk, and a thin layer of microfoam.

Coffee enthusiasts who prefer less foam like flat whites because they are “flatter” than a cappuccino or latte.

Baristas frequently use their pour technique to produce stunning artwork; this is a common occurrence in numerous cafes all around Australia and New Zealand.

Over time, coffee culture has evolved significantly, and with it, the methods for preparing flat whites. Coffee fans everywhere agree that coffee is the best pick-me-up in the morning or the afternoon, regardless of where it comes from!

What Makes a Latte Different from a Flat White?

Let’s analyze the distinctions between a flat white and a latte now that we know what one is.

Although lattes and flat white coffee are both made using espresso, they are very different from one another. Their size is the most obvious difference. A 160–165 ml tulip cup works well for serving a flat white; this is a much smaller serving size than the glass used for lattes and cappuccinos.

This size difference impacts the ratio of coffee to milk, which in turn affects the flavor as a whole. A flat white contains a far higher ratio of coffee to milk than a latte because of its more compact design. As a result, even though the same amount of espresso is used in both, the flat white and latte taste stronger. Conversely, lattes tend to dilute the espresso more.

About Google Doodle:

The original Doodle was released in 1998 as a humorous reminder to Google employees that Larry Page and Sergey Brin would not be in the office for Burning Man.

On Halloween 2000, the first animated doodle made its debut. When water was found on the moon in 2009, Google released the first-ever same-day Doodle.