Coffee, tea and drinks
Flat white: Where it comes from and how it is made
A flat white is a small espresso coffee with steamed microfoam milk. Learn its origin, size, how it is made at home, and how it differs from a latte or cappuccino.
Coffee, tea and drinks
Plain-English explainers for the coffee, tea, milk and cold drinks you find on a cafe counter, and how to tell one from another.
All guides in Coffee, tea and drinks
Coffee, tea and drinks
English breakfast tea: What the blend is and how to brew a good pot
English breakfast tea is a strong black tea blend. Learn what is in it, how it differs from Earl Grey and Irish blends, and how to brew a good pot or mug.
Coffee, tea and drinks
What is a cafe latte: What goes in it and how it compares with other milk coffees
What is a cafe latte? It is espresso with a lot of steamed milk and a thin foam cap. Learn the ratio, the taste, how it is made and how it differs from others.
Coffee, tea and drinks
Cortado vs flat white: How the two small milk coffees differ
Cortado vs flat white: both are small espresso drinks with milk. See how size, milk texture and taste differ, with a table and tips for ordering either.