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starbucks flat white recipe

Flat White Recipe

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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 shots ristretto espresso (about 1 oz total)
  • 4 oz whole milk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your espresso cup with hot water for 30 seconds, then discard the water.
  2. Pull 2 ristretto shots directly into the warmed cup, aiming for about 1 oz total liquid.
  3. Pour 4 oz whole milk into a frothing pitcher and steam on full power for 20 to 25 seconds, keeping the wand near the surface initially, until the milk reaches 140°F to 150°F (60°C to 65°C) and looks glossy with no large bubbles.
  4. Pour the steamed milk slowly over the espresso from a low height, allowing the microfoam to settle as a thin, velvety layer on top, and serve immediately.

Notes

Ristretto shots are key to getting the sweeter, less bitter flavor the original is known for. If your machine pulls long, just stop early at around 1 oz per shot. The whole recipe scales easily; to make 2 drinks, pull shots and steam milk separately for each one rather than doubling into one pitcher, because a larger milk volume is harder to aerate evenly.