Today, I wanted to write about something that caught my eye when I opened up Google: The Doodle, celebrating the addition of “flat white” to the dictionary back in 2011. Yup, that fancy coffee drink has officially made it into the big book of words!
Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Why is she rambling about coffee?” Well, let me tell you, I’m quite a caffeine lover myself. I usually down around 3–4 cups a day, depending on how much work or stress I’ve got going on. And we’re not talking tiny sips here; I’m talking 150-180-ml tumblers.
Back in my hostel days, the coffee they served was straight-up nasty. I had to switch to tea just to get my energy fix. That’s when I started experimenting with instant coffee powders, trying to recreate that strong, filtered coffee taste I loved from home. Black coffee these days
It wasn’t until I started watching K-dramas (Coffee Prince) in college that I even learned about the existence of baristas—people who actually take courses and make a career out of brewing coffee! Mind blown. Coming from a traditional Indian family, we never splurged on fancy $5 lattes or the like.
Anyway, back to the flat white. This little beauty is essentially an espresso-based drink with just a smidge of steamed milk, resulting in a much stronger coffee flavor than your typical latte. They are served in a tulip cup, which is smaller compared with the latte. The debate rages on about whether it originated in New Zealand or Australia, but one thing’s for sure: it’s gained major popularity in recent years (20th century).
I’ve tried my fair share of coffee drinks — cappuccinos, cold brews, you name it. But I haven’t had the chance to sample a proper flat white or straight espresso yet. I’m definitely keen to explore more coffee bean goodness.
So there you have it, my little spiel on the flat white and why Google decided to honor it today. Who knows, maybe I’ll treat myself to one and see what all the fuss is about!
Let me know if you’ve tried it and what you thought. As I wrap up my caffeinated musings, I can’t help but feel grateful to Google for putting the spotlight on the humble flat white through their delightful doodle. Who knew this unassuming coffee drink had such a fascinating history and devoted following?
Cheers! caffeine crew!
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