flat white

This term describes a specific style of espresso drink that is distinct from a latte or a cappuccino. While a latte has more milk and a cappuccino has a thicker layer of foam, the flat white is characterized by a higher ratio of coffee to milk and a velvety, integrated texture of microfoam.

In a cafe setting, the term is used as a standard order. Because it is a compound noun referring to a specific beverage, it is treated as a countable entity when ordering multiple drinks.