Flat White Vs Latte
Compared to a cup of joe, the flavor of a flat white is more concentrated and intense. It has the potential to be more caffeinated than a latte because of the use of two shots. An espresso flavor and intensity is combined with the creamy texture of a dairy-based beverage to create a pleasantly gratifying beverage known as a flat white.
Steamed milk is used to make latte, and a thin layer of foamed milk (approximately 5mm) is placed on top of that for decoration. In contrast, the only ingredient in a Flat White is a thin coating of boiling milk that is "flat" (thus the name).
The classic "snow cone," which was a fluffy, airy milk that did not contribute anything to the drink, was replaced by "flat" milk, which customers requested. We didn't have a milk-based beverage that was midway between a latte and a macchiato while I was growing up in Australia. As a result, the white is flat."
One or two shots of espresso are usually used in lattes and cappuccinos, while two shots of espresso are usually used in flat white drinks. But even though this method isn't required, some baristas are trying to make their coffee taste better by making two ristrettos at the same time.
A Latte now comes with steamed milk and a 5mm coating of foamed milk on top. The Flat White, on the other hand, is topped only with a thin layer of steamed milk.
A flat white blends the flavor and intensity of espresso with the creamy texture of a dairy-based beverage to create a deliciously satisfying beverage. Not a fan of dairy products? Because plant-based alternatives froth less easily than dairy alternatives, they can be used to make flat whites that are rich and creamy.
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In 2010, we started getting enquiries on restaurant marketing and we start to help food and beverage brands with their marketing. Below are campaigns and events that we have done over the years:
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Check out this restaurant marketing guide to learn more about the many campaigns and companies we have worked with.
Since then, we have also created many marketing workshops and classes for the F&B industry. Many of these modules are still running in tertiary institutions such as Temasek Polytechnic Skillsfuture Academy and also ITE College East COC classes, below are some snippets of our lectures and workshops:
OCM’s F&B workshops: Food and Beverage Marketing Lectures | Workshops - click to watch classes on customer journey map, JTBD and more.
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