Macchiato vs Flat white
A macchiato is espresso with just a spoonful of foam. A flat white is a strong, small latte with thin, silky milk. The macchiato tastes more of coffee; the flat white is milder and creamier.
| Macchiato | Flat white | |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | ||
| What it is | Espresso with just a spoonful of foam | A strong, small latte with thin, silky milk |
| In the cup | Espresso + Milk foam | Espresso + Steamed milk + Milk foam |
| Coffee strength | ||
| Milk | A dash | Medium, thin foam |
| Caffeine | ~120 mg | ~120 mg |
| Size | 40–60 ml | 150–180 ml |
| Served | Hot | Hot |
| From | Italy / café classic | Australia & New Zealand |
| Make it | A single or double shot 'stained' with a spoonful of milk foam. | Double shot (or double ristretto) with 120–140 ml milk steamed to thin, glossy microfoam. |
| Beans | Best beans → | Best beans → |
Beans for a macchiato
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Tulum Coffee · ★ 5.0 (11)
Pulneys - Dark Roast - Cacao Nibs
Cold Brew Farm · Pulney Hills
Chocolate · Caramel & sweet
₹242 /100 g
Beans for a flat white
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Hunkal Estate Coffee · ★ 4.9 (89)
Aranya Gold Coffee Beans
Thogarihunkal Estate · Chikmagalur
Fruity · Berry · Citrus
₹128 /100 g
Bili Hu · ★ 4.9 (19)
70 30 Arabica Robusta Blend
Kalledevarapura Estate · Chikmagalur
Chocolate · Caramel & sweet · Nutty
₹210 /100 g
Hunkal Estate Coffee · ★ 4.8 (39)
Aranya Gold - Pure Ground Coffee (Prev. All Day Brew)
Thogarihunkal Estate · Chikmagalur
Floral & tea
₹128 /100 g
Fraction 9 Coffee · ★ 4.8 (27)
Premium Filter Coffee - Breakfast Roast (250 gm) - By Fraction 9 Coffee Roasters
Chikmagalur
Caramel & sweet · Nutty · Fruity
₹248 /100 g