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Flat White vs. Latte vs. Cappuccino: What’s the Real Difference?

Artisti Coffee Roasters.

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Want to know the real difference between a flat white, a latte, and a cappuccino? In this video, we break down the exact cup sizes, coffee-to-milk ratios, and milk-texturing techniques for each of these classic coffee drinks.

Using a single espresso shot, a 22.5g dose, and the Fiorenzato F83 grinder, we walk you through how to steam your milk with the right amount of microfoam—from the thin 5mm froth of a flat white to the 10mm latte and the structured 15mm cappuccino topped with chocolate!

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↓CHAPTERS↓
0:00 - Introduction: Flat White vs. Latte vs. Cappuccino
0:06 - Cup Sizes & Ratios (Dine-in Specs)
1:56 - Coffee Extraction & Dose (Fiorenzato F83 Grinder)
3:05 - Milk Texturing Techniques & Differences
5:09 - Pouring the Flat White (5mm Froth)
5:32 - Pouring the Latte (10mm Froth)
5:56 - Pouring the Cappuccino (15mm Froth & Chocolate Dusting)
6:39 - Final Thoughts & Outro

20 Comments

@chocky88 5 days ago

Flat white drinker here lol
When u said 'its not the 90s' all I could think of was oldies sitting at a dome having their cappuccinos lol

@johnbassett9282 6 days ago

I love the chocolate. We sometimes use cinnamon for a change up

@jjg19631 6 days ago (edited)

Over here in Europe the flat white has a double shot. The strength of the drink is what customers seem to like as the difference with the structure of the milk is barely an issue.

@ralphawd 5 days ago

Splitting shots for milk drinks is the secret for a balanced cup… i discovered it out of laziness of doing puck preps for me and my wife. i wouldn’t go back to double shot…

@caybok 4 days ago

I thought a flat white is made using a ristretto rather than a single espresso. Difference being a ristretto is made using a one to one ratio while a single espresso is half of a 2 to 1 ratio. Different flavor profile between ristretto and single espresso despite having the same amount of coffee.

@WithingtonOlewine 4 days ago

Now I’m curious what I’ve been doing wrong with my coffee. If this trick really brings out the flavor, I definitely need to try it.

@melchurch3019 6 days ago

I'm from the States so I always do a double shot. I could definitely go for the chocolate powder though.

@nicholaslong3100 4 days ago

One thing is certain: there is absolutely no global standard recipe for any espresso-based drink. So this is 'The Artisti version of a flat white, latte etc etc'. You can make it the Artisti way, if that's how you like it, or... you can make it the right way 😂

@Mypplz 6 days ago

That was very insightful. Flat whites are not usually on the menu here in the states but I do ask for them and hope they know what I’m talking abut 😅 it was nice to see more specific details as I’ve started to like the flat whites due to less milk and thus slightly more coffee flavor. Also have to ask for the smallest cup they have because the large sizes over here just make for coffee flavored milk. I also really like that you Aussies and Brits serve lattes in a glass 😍 and I do like the cocoa on top of the cappuccino. I like them all just depends on my mood 😄 I have an at home “prosumer” machine but I now realize I’ve been making cappuccinos the whole time because of the amount of foam 😅 I will be trying the counts of air into my milk. Thank you, great video and impressive that you can do all this so easily!

@RobertPiper-h5f 5 days ago (edited)

Nice explanation and demonstration, thanks guys, haha yes the Aussie love to ad a sprinkle of chocolate on top.

What brand of cups do you guys use? Be great to have some for home. Would also be good to see this video in a large size/double shot for all of them as many people do drink large.

@CASTIELSCOFFEEBAR 5 days ago

I sprinkle choc over the espresso shot before pouring the milk. Blends the chocolate in nice and looks stunning aswell with a little latte art 😊

@enricolisk1357 3 days ago

What do you do with the leftover milk in the jugs?

@rover1374 3 days ago

Thought flattie and cap used a double shot

@elioteliotness9143 18 hours ago

Bravo, it's magnificent!
I have a Linea Mini and a Fiorenzato F83 E Pro in my kitchen.
I haven't quite mastered the foam in the pitcher yet.
I load my VST with 15g and 17g of water at 92.5 degrees Celsius. My favorite coffee is Lavaza 100% Arabica La Reserva from Itierra (Brazil). I really enjoy your videos. Thank you.