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My best flat white ever! Still needs work but I’m proud :) (i.redd.it)
submitted by timeandfate
inserttitlecard 54 points 1y ago
“still needs work” ? you should see my flat whites bc they most definitely do not look like that😂😂
timeandfate [OP] 18 points 1y ago
Awww well I have practiced a lot!! I had some slow times on bar tonight and had my friend who is a very experienced barista show me how to make them better!
inserttitlecard 6 points 1y ago
that’s so great! i love that. tbh i think i’ve only made like 2 flat whites in my time bc people at my store never order them and if they do it’s like with almond milk and i’m like well
tommyhateseveryone 2 points 1y ago
If it’s slow a good trick with almond milk is to aerate for like 5 seconds or more (you really can’t over do it), and then literally leave the steamed milk jug on the counter for about 30 seconds for the small bubbles to pop. Pull shots or do something else until you come back to it, give it 3 good slams on the counter and it is silky smooth, no bubbles, and fit for latte art
lizchesley 5 points 1y ago
don’t be shy,,, share their tips pls <3
timeandfate [OP] 22 points 1y ago
*just wanted to say this was a practice drink!! Not for a customer so that’s why I wasn’t concerned it wasn’t filled to the top :)
cdog141 17 points 1y ago
I hate the flat white. Making them was easy enough, but the people who order them were nearly always a complete cock!
lilkiosk 5 points 1y ago
This af… mine look beautiful, but every time someone orders one they complain. Doesn’t matter who made it or how perfect it looks.
coconutncracka 10 points 1y ago
beautiful
timeandfate [OP] 3 points 1y ago
Thank you so much!!
anitasdoodles 7 points 1y ago
Ok, I’ve been a barista for too long to not know how to make my flat whites look like this. How do you get that perfect white dot? Pour the milk directly down the center…?
sailingsky 5 points 1y ago
you have to pour super slow and only have a little foam just enough so it makes a dollop at the top but otherwise melts in the drink. and groom the milk so no bubbles
timeandfate [OP] 2 points 1y ago
My best tips would be to tap the pitcher on the counter until as many bubbles are gone as possible!! And make sure that when you pour, first of all stick to a spot and don’t move! And make sure the stream of your pour isn’t thicker than the width of a pencil! Hope this helps :)
anitasdoodles 2 points 1y ago
Yassss I’m trying this tomorrow!
timeandfate [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Yay hope it helps!!
lexaproloser 5 points 1y ago
stg i just pour the milk and then use the little spoon to scoop some foam and put it on top as a dot 😭 i wish i knew how to actually do them LMAO
timeandfate [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Well whatever works!😂 Mine definitely don’t look like this when I’m rushing on bar! I only have time to make mine nice in the evenings when it’s slow!
donald-lover 5 points 1y ago
Any tips?
timeandfate [OP] 24 points 1y ago
My best tips would to be 1. make sure the whole milk has as little bubbles as possible before pouring!! Thumping the milk pitcher on something such as the counter or even better, something like wood, to get rid of bubbles helps a lot!! and 2. Don't make the stream of your pour thicker than a pencil!! Keep it skinny and steady in the middle of the drink!!
Qveenkovah 2 points 1y ago
Technique for making a FW- After you steam your milk make sure to groom it. Tap the pitcher firmly on the counter and gently swirl until it looks like glossy, wet paint (repeat until bubbles are gone).
When you pour pick a spot and stay there. Keep the stream smooth and steady and minimize splashing. Bring pitcher up away from the cup a little bit as you pour and back down as the milk reaches the top. By the time you get to the top you should be able to have a nice little dot of foam.
Hope this helps anyone who doesn’t know how to make one!
When you pour pick a spot and stay there. Keep the stream smooth and steady and minimize splashing. Bring pitcher up away from the cup a little bit as you pour and back down as the milk reaches the top. By the time you get to the top you should be able to have a nice little dot of foam.
Hope this helps anyone who doesn’t know how to make one!
Claudia_Rose 2 points 1y ago
Great job! Claps from Australia!
timeandfate [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Thank you so much!!! :) <3
te71se 1 points 1y ago
are you serious?
Claudia_Rose 2 points 1y ago
Yeah I am. Making coffee is a skill that takes time to perfect and they’re trying. It looks good
Rare-General-5227 2 points 1y ago
I’m so proud of you!! Today was my first day being on cafe bar by myself and I did such a great job, only messed up on like 2 drinks but I’m getting it!! Keep it up your flat white looks amazing 🥺💕
timeandfate [OP] 2 points 1y ago
awwwww I’m so proud of you!!! Soloing cafe bar!!! Yaaaassss that’s amazing! & thank you so much☺️💓
Adventurous-Path-976 2 points 1y ago
So pretty!
timeandfate [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Thank you :)
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