Regarding taste, Habenicht describes a flat white as having a “stronger espresso flavor, as there is less milk diluting the shot.” In contrast, a latte has a “creamier taste with a higher ...

But the original flat white only made it onto most major chain menus in 2015 – like Starbucks (which, for what it’s worth, credited Australia with the invention).

Every coffee lover needs to know how to read a menu at a coffee shop, but understanding the difference between a latte, cappuccino, flat white, cortado, and more can be confusing. Here's ...