A flat white is a popular coffee drink common to Australia and New Zealand. It is an espresso-based drink in which volumized milk is blended to create a creamy fluff out of the milk that forms on the top, this is then folded in to the less-volumized milk at the bottom of the pitcher, making for a velvety consistency. The mixture is then poured into the espresso. It sounds like a dreamy cloud of caffeinated heaven. Flat white creators do not stop at the mere mixing of the drink, the true artists continue on to birth creative works of genius. Using a wide-mouthed, curved mug, the milk is poured directly through the espresso so that it pierces the creme. The process begins in the middle and continues outward, towards the edge. The technique involves moving the wrist from side to side while also manipulating to the opposite side of the cup. While following the above steps, the cup can be moved in such a way that a design or shape is formed. This procedure sounds rather complex, but the end result is quite stunning. I have never seen a flat white listed at any of our local cafes but I am going to poke around to see if I can find one, if I do I'll be sure to post a picture.
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