Ep 19 - The Flat White Down Under and Down Underer

We really hope this joke doesn’t fall flat… white. We’re talking about Flat Whites! What is a flat white? Where did they come from? Who’s Derek? You decide! Plus, a quiz about what team we’re on. 

***Correction, Sam Neill was NOT in Gerald’s Game, that was Bruce Greenwood. But, like, have you ever SEEN them in the same room? 

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Our Recipe for Today: 

Ingredients

½ Steamed Milk of Choice

2 cups (about 120 ml) of Espresso (or concentrated decaf espresso if you’re special, I guess)

What to Do

Brew your espresso

Steam your milk

Pour milk into espresso, starting at about eye level with your cup on your table. Lower your milk cup closer to the espresso as you pour, leaving a small dollop of foam

Drink!

Links and Citations:

History of Flat Whites - https://www.thekitchn.com/wait-so-what-is-the-deal-with-a-flat-white-smart-coffee-for-regular-joes-215613 

New Zealand History of the Flat White - https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/lifestyle/2019/06/how-the-flat-white-was-invented.html 

Australian Coffee Influences - https://www.vox.com/2015/1/2/7481315/flat-white-starbucks 

Karajoz Coffee Company Information - https://www.finefoodnz.co.nz/past-shows/auckland-2018/partners/karajoz-coffee-company-ltd/