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How to Brew a Flat White

Nothing gets me through the long winter days better than a perfect brewed coffee – today I’m sharing a how to blog post on how to brew a flat white, the last coffee trend that’s taking over the nation! 

How to brew a Flat White, the perfect coffee beverage!

To be honest with you, I’ve probably taste tested over a dozen coffee makers. Coming from a Caribbean island where coffee is more than a drink – where coffee is a ritual and a lifestyle – I know a thing or two about coffee. How it should be brewed, how to extract the best taste, how fresh beans are incredibly important, and so on. I’m picky with my coffee and even pickier with the amount I drink. There are days when I wake up needing just a cup to get me started and other days, an entire carafe is what I need to pry my eyes open and get the day started. That’s why I’m loving the Ninja Coffee Bar™ – the latest and greatest from Ninja Kitchen.

Not only does it brew a cup, a travel mug, a half carafe, and a whole carafe – but it also brews espresso for specialty coffees as well as the perfect brew for iced coffees. Basically, the moment the Ninja Coffee Bar™ sat on my counter, I got rid of any other coffee maker in my kitchen. Previously, I owned a coffee maker that brewed entire pots of coffee, plus an electric espresso maker for when I needed just one cup. As you can see, this new coffee bar by Ninja minimized the appliances in my kitchen, giving me even extra counter space!

How to brew a Flat White, the perfect coffee beverage!

Now, like the post title says, today we’re chatting about a flat white. Do you know what a flat white is? I’m assuming you do, as even the most popular coffee shop in the US has gotten behind this new coffee beverage and serves up a version of a flat white. I spend a good amount of money on flat whites when I’m in town, as local coffee shops also make them – they are delicious and just the right amount of caffeine I need.

What is a flat white? A flat white originated in Australia and is made by pouring a small amount milk foam over a shot or two of espresso. It’s basically like a cappuccino or latte, only much smaller in size and the proportions of coffee to milk are much higher, thus the coffee flavor is more pronounced. It’s typically served in a ceramic mug but today I served it in a glass mug so you can appreciate the gorgeous color. You can read more about flat whites in The Kitchn and Yahoo Food.

How to brew a Flat White, the perfect coffee beverage!

Now you know about this delicious coffee beverage, I’d love to share the coffee love and have you make one in your own home. Thanks to the generous folks over at Ninja Coffee Bar™, we’re giving away a full Ninja Coffee Bar to one reader. That’s right – you’ll be making specialty coffees, iced macchiatos, and espressos, as well as your rich brews come the new year! Scroll down and let the Rafflecopter load to enter. To get you in the mood, here’s a little more about the Ninja Coffee Bar™: 

Ninja Coffee Bar™

  • Offers a variety of brewing options including Classic Brew, Rich Brew, Over Ice Brew and Specialty Brew.
  • Thermal Flavor Extraction™ technology, which delivers a variety of sizes and styles while achieving the perfect brew richness level every time.
  • Auto-iQ™ One Touch Intelligence Technology delivers customizable options without guessing how much water to add each time, for smooth, rich coffee in a cup, travel mug or carafe.
  • Makes refreshing iced coffee by allowing users to dial up the richness of their coffee to offset the dilution caused by melting ice.
  • Available at major retailers nationwide, starting at $149.99 MSRP

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How to Brew a Flat White
Author: Ninja Coffee Bar
Recipe type: Coffee Drink
Prep time:  5 mins
Total time:  5 mins
Serves: 1 serving
 
A flat white is nothing more than a smaller in size latte with a milk foam that lets the coffee flavors shine through.
Ingredients
  • 4 small scoops coffee, ground
  • ¼ cup full-fat milk
  • to taste, a sprinkling of cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Brew coffee as instructed.
  2. Heat milk and foam using frother or by shaking it in a jar until foamy.
  3. Pour foam over hot coffee and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve immediately.
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  1. Carrie @ poet in the pantry says

    December 29, 2015 at 11:05 pm

    I should have read this earlier–I am addicted to flat whites! But mostly I’m just lazy and while I have an espresso machine, it’s so much easier to just have someone else make it for me. 😉 That Ninja is a thing of beauty–what fun!

    Reply
  2. Laura J says

    December 28, 2015 at 10:26 am

    My fav is always sweet and light!

    Reply
  3. Laurie Emerson says

    December 27, 2015 at 11:58 pm

    My favorite coffee drink is Espresso.

    Reply
  4. Elizabeth E says

    December 27, 2015 at 11:18 pm

    I love latte’s!

    Reply
  5. Stephanie Liske says

    December 27, 2015 at 11:11 pm

    I love a white chocolate cappuccino.

    Reply
  6. Stephanie Larison says

    December 27, 2015 at 10:41 pm

    I love french vanilla cappuccinos!

    Reply
  7. Mary V says

    December 27, 2015 at 10:41 pm

    I love Starbucks Breakfast Blend Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  8. Lisa Ann says

    December 27, 2015 at 10:14 pm

    I’m a purist. My favorite is dark roast black coffee.

    Reply
  9. shawna says

    December 27, 2015 at 10:09 pm

    I love cappuccino!

    Reply
  10. kim eddings says

    December 27, 2015 at 10:06 pm

    I like iced frappucinos

    Reply
  11. Lena P. says

    December 27, 2015 at 9:53 pm

    I Love Hazelnut Coffee & Chai Spiced Coffee. If it’s been a super long day a splash of rum!

    Reply
  12. Jason says

    December 27, 2015 at 8:53 pm

    Just had a Christmas baby, need as many caffeine delivery systems as possible!

    Reply
  13. Breanne says

    December 27, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    I like lattes.

    Reply
  14. Jenny {Creative Cooking Gluten Free} says

    December 27, 2015 at 8:45 pm

    A good cappuccino!

    Reply
  15. kim keithline says

    December 27, 2015 at 8:14 pm

    I love Cappuccino

    Reply
  16. Nicole Pyles says

    December 27, 2015 at 7:53 pm

    I occasionally enjoy making myself a cappuccino with half and half 🙂

    Reply
  17. deb jensen says

    December 27, 2015 at 7:38 pm

    carmel machiattos

    Reply
  18. Susan Chester says

    December 27, 2015 at 6:52 pm

    I love a coffee nudge! Or a vanilla latte for something tamer.

    Reply
  19. Kirsten H. says

    December 27, 2015 at 6:30 pm

    Caramel Macchiatos!

    Reply
  20. Rachel Freer says

    December 27, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    I love all coffee drinks but my favorite is just the basic brewed coffee with cream and sugar.

    Reply
  21. julie moore says

    December 27, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    A white chocolate mocha

    Reply
  22. Tina Reynolds says

    December 27, 2015 at 5:53 pm

    I love iced french vanilla coffee

    Reply
  23. susan smoaks says

    December 27, 2015 at 2:22 pm

    i like a white chocolate mocha. it is my favorite coffee drink.

    Reply
  24. DeAnna Keller says

    December 27, 2015 at 1:01 pm

    I like French Vanilla Iced Cappuccino’s!

    Reply
  25. Robin says

    December 27, 2015 at 12:43 pm

    I like to get a Vanilla Latte.

    Reply
  26. Betsy says

    December 27, 2015 at 7:06 am

    I like hazelnut.

    Reply
  27. Eugenia Hall says

    December 27, 2015 at 6:51 am

    I like almost all coffee drinks, but I’m partial to both espressos and lattes. I do love the current famous coffee retailer’s holiday spice flat white though as a nice alternate choice. Would be great to be able to make that at home.

    Reply
  28. joe gersch says

    December 27, 2015 at 4:47 am

    I like latte

    Reply
  29. Cheryl Lund says

    December 27, 2015 at 12:31 am

    Black coffee, honey and some half & half is how I drink my morning coffee…

    Reply
  30. Jessica Miller says

    December 26, 2015 at 11:59 pm

    Vanilla lattes! YUM!

    Reply
  31. Lorena Keech says

    December 26, 2015 at 11:45 pm

    I hate to admit it, but it is just plain black coffee.

    Reply
  32. Margaret says

    December 26, 2015 at 10:07 pm

    Mocha!

    Reply
  33. jaimeb says

    December 26, 2015 at 8:31 pm

    Definitely cappuccino!

    Reply
  34. Maureen says

    December 26, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    It might be the time of the year but I like eggnog latte.

    Reply
  35. JIll Rivera says

    December 26, 2015 at 5:09 pm

    My favorite is Coffee Frappe,

    Reply
  36. Allison says

    December 26, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    I love flavored coffee! Thanks so much for the chances to win.

    Reply
  37. Lori Walker says

    December 26, 2015 at 12:38 pm

    Soy latte is my favorite.

    Reply
  38. Joanne says

    December 26, 2015 at 6:00 am

    I could have used this yesterday when ELove was closed ? Great recipe! I’m amazed how many people have never heard of a flat white!

    Reply
  39. Jan Hammersmith says

    December 26, 2015 at 5:43 am

    capuccino

    Reply
  40. xty cruz says

    December 25, 2015 at 11:58 pm

    My favorite would be black coffee

    Reply
  41. Susan Christy says

    December 25, 2015 at 11:30 pm

    Iced Vanilla Coffee is my favorite coffee drink right now.

    Reply
  42. Thomas Murphy says

    December 25, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    I like french vanilla coffee.

    Reply
  43. Missa Lynn says

    December 25, 2015 at 7:28 pm

    My favorite coffee drink is cappuccino.

    Reply
  44. Dan D says

    December 25, 2015 at 10:26 am

    I like mocha.

    Reply
  45. Julie Matek says

    December 25, 2015 at 10:00 am

    My favorite coffee drink is caramel mocha 🙂 thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  46. Will G says

    December 25, 2015 at 8:53 am

    My favorite is Caramel Frappucino.

    Reply
  47. Cerella Sechrist says

    December 25, 2015 at 8:49 am

    I work for said “most popular coffee shop” and have to agree that flat whites are delicious! I love that the ratio of espresso to milk gives a more pronounced coffee flavor. It’s one of my favorites!

    Reply
  48. Jennifer Reed says

    December 25, 2015 at 2:20 am

    I love any vanilla flavored coffee drinks.

    Reply
  49. Heather Sell says

    December 25, 2015 at 12:59 am

    Cafe mocha! YUM!

    Reply
  50. Danielle says

    December 24, 2015 at 11:03 pm

    My favorite coffee drink is a sugar free caramel double shot latte

    Reply
  51. heather s says

    December 24, 2015 at 10:49 pm

    caramel latte is great

    Reply
  52. Steven weber says

    December 24, 2015 at 10:02 pm

    I love a good iced cafe mocha drink!

    Reply
  53. cherie says

    December 24, 2015 at 9:33 pm

    If it involves coffee, it’s ALL GOOD!

    Reply
  54. Ceianna Bass says

    December 24, 2015 at 11:58 am

    This was so helpful, thanks!

    Reply
  55. Adri says

    December 24, 2015 at 8:41 am

    I love a good latte. That Ninja Coffee Bar is pretty impressive!

    Reply
  56. Erica B. says

    December 24, 2015 at 5:39 am

    I like vanilla coffee.

    Reply
  57. Kyl Neusch says

    December 24, 2015 at 12:37 am

    caramel latte

    Reply
  58. Charles-Linda Bradshaw says

    December 24, 2015 at 12:08 am

    Any as long as it has some caramel. Yummy.

    Reply
  59. Krystal pena says

    December 23, 2015 at 10:40 pm

    Ooh all types of lattes

    Reply
  60. Lisa V. says

    December 23, 2015 at 8:35 pm

    My favorite is a caramel latte.

    Reply
  61. Matt says

    December 23, 2015 at 6:44 pm

    Long black is the only way to go 🙂

    Reply
  62. Derek says

    December 23, 2015 at 6:37 pm

    This thing looks amazing, I didn’t even know Ninja made coffee machines, my goto coffee is hazelnut!

    Reply
  63. Holden Humphreys says

    December 23, 2015 at 5:11 pm

    I love Pumpkin Spice flavored coffee.

    Reply
  64. karenb says

    December 23, 2015 at 4:34 pm

    My favorite is French Vanilla or Caramel

    Reply
  65. Jason says

    December 23, 2015 at 3:59 pm

    My favorite is Peppermint Mocha

    Reply
  66. ann says

    December 23, 2015 at 3:34 pm

    i really love lattes

    Reply
  67. Kaila@HealthyHelperBlog says

    December 23, 2015 at 2:44 pm

    Iced coffee with coconut water!!! Or a cashew milk latte!

    Reply
  68. jodi says

    December 23, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    I love a cafe mocha!!!

    Reply
  69. Ericka says

    December 23, 2015 at 1:31 pm

    Java chip from Starbucks!

    Reply
  70. Mary Beth Elderton says

    December 23, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    I like…uhm…espresso shots with a little cocoa creamer—does that have a name?

    Reply
  71. Heather Dawn says

    December 23, 2015 at 11:31 am

    I like french vanilla cappuccinos.

    Reply
  72. Birdiebee says

    December 23, 2015 at 11:18 am

    My favorite coffee drink is a Pumpkin Spice Latte.

    Reply
  73. Caitlyn says

    December 23, 2015 at 10:37 am

    I like plain, black coffee…but like, really good coffee.

    Reply
  74. Tarah says

    December 23, 2015 at 8:14 am

    French vanilla, classic but for a good reason!

    Reply
  75. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    December 23, 2015 at 6:36 am

    Just a black bitter and smooth dark roast!

    Reply
  76. prasert says

    December 23, 2015 at 2:05 am

    i love any sort of latte

    Reply
  77. Danielle Marie says

    December 23, 2015 at 1:35 am

    i love iced hazelnut lattes.

    Reply
  78. Brittney House says

    December 22, 2015 at 10:54 pm

    I like vanilla lattes the most.

    Reply
  79. rachel says

    December 22, 2015 at 9:40 pm

    I love mochas!

    Reply
  80. Kathy Luman says

    December 22, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    My favorite is Cappuccino with whip cream.

    Reply
  81. tracy davis says

    December 22, 2015 at 9:15 pm

    My favorite is eggnog latte.

    Reply
  82. Jamie S says

    December 22, 2015 at 8:15 pm

    I love me a mocha… in any way (raspberry, caramel, regular, with french vanilla, iced….) yum, just give me the chocolate!

    Reply
  83. Christine says

    December 22, 2015 at 7:48 pm

    love cappuccino

    Reply
  84. HS says

    December 22, 2015 at 7:09 pm

    Latte is my favorite.

    Reply
  85. addrienne mertens says

    December 22, 2015 at 6:54 pm

    i like the Latte coffee. i have an electric frother i found at the second hand store. i won’t go to starbuckles any more now i found this gadget! i would love the ninja. been lusting over at the local store.

    Reply
  86. Matt H says

    December 22, 2015 at 6:46 pm

    Love caremal cappuccinos! Would love to try it with this machine.

    Reply
  87. Rebecca Walker says

    December 22, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    Flat White has been my favorite for years, too. I also love the Cafe Cubano at a local place.

    Reply
  88. Catherine R says

    December 22, 2015 at 2:56 pm

    I love many kinds of lattes, as well as just a quality cup of black coffee.

    Reply
  89. Bonnie K. says

    December 22, 2015 at 2:50 pm

    In the past, I used to get the Caffe Mocha on a regular basis. But since I’ve cut back on the sugary drinks, I mainly drink black coffee. I sometimes will add a dollop of coconut oil or butter. I’ve tried the flat white at Starbucks and wasn’t impressed. Your recipe and photo above looks much better. The description of adding small amount milk foam over a shot or two of espresso does sound good if I can find a good coffee place. Since my husband has collected several types of coffeemakers including the siphon and moka, we’ve been experimenting with many different ways of preparing coffee. I’ve never heard of the Ninja Coffee Bar™ . Looks cool. I bet we would have fun with it.

    Reply
  90. sarah peirpoint says

    December 22, 2015 at 2:41 pm

    My favorite coffee drink is a dark brew with some peppermint and cream

    Reply
  91. Jammie says

    December 22, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    Depends on the weather, in the summer months I love a mocha frappiccino but in the winter months I love a nice hot cup of coffee with cream and sugar.

    Reply
  92. tara pittman says

    December 22, 2015 at 12:58 pm

    I love vanilla lattes the best.

    Reply
  93. Laura says

    December 22, 2015 at 12:10 pm

    I love mocha.

    Reply
  94. Marie says

    December 22, 2015 at 10:53 am

    Flat white sounds awesome

    Reply
  95. sharyl wolter says

    December 22, 2015 at 10:24 am

    I love cappuccino!

    Reply
  96. Melissa Cushing says

    December 22, 2015 at 10:24 am

    Anything Like a Java Chip or Mocha Frapuccino! I love coffee and this is amazing! Thanks for sharing and good luck to all!

    Reply
  97. Jason Lawless says

    December 22, 2015 at 9:57 am

    My favorite is from a local place – a Whatchamacallit Frap.

    Reply
  98. Clarisa Skinner says

    December 22, 2015 at 9:21 am

    My favorite is a Caramel Machiato… either cold or hot.

    Reply
  99. deana says

    December 22, 2015 at 9:17 am

    My favorite coffee drink is actually a flat white. I try to make it at home but have not perfected it yet!

    Reply
  100. Amy Pratt says

    December 22, 2015 at 6:51 am

    I love Lattes, followed by cappucinno.

    Reply
  101. Claudia Davis says

    December 22, 2015 at 5:02 am

    A gingerbread latte or just a plain latte!

    Reply
  102. Danielle Wood says

    December 21, 2015 at 11:12 pm

    I like vanilla latte, I don’t drink a lot of coffee though.

    Reply
  103. DJ says

    December 21, 2015 at 11:02 pm

    I love Vanilla Lattes.

    Reply
  104. Karrie says

    December 21, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    I love frappes

    Reply
  105. angie says

    December 21, 2015 at 9:15 pm

    Coffee with vanilla

    Reply
  106. julie says

    December 21, 2015 at 7:19 pm

    i love mocha lattes

    Reply
  107. angela cunningham says

    December 21, 2015 at 3:57 pm

    I like a good cappucinnos

    Reply
  108. Danyelle H says

    December 21, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    I’m a fan of a flat white

    Reply
  109. Emily Roesly says

    December 21, 2015 at 3:19 pm

    I don’t usually do coffee flavors, but this Flat White recipe makes me want to try it!

    Reply
  110. harolde says

    December 21, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    I love an iced coffee!

    Reply
  111. Heather S says

    December 21, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    My favorite is an americano with coconut milk 🙂

    Reply
  112. Adrienne Gordon says

    December 21, 2015 at 12:14 pm

    i like cappucinnos

    Reply
  113. Tracie Cooper says

    December 21, 2015 at 11:54 am

    I love Carmel Latte!

    Reply

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