The Flat White

The responds about Starbuck's new drink called "The Flat White" has been something they probably didn't expect... To be honest, it is somewhat of an embarrassment.  Now if you haven't heard by now what The Flat White is, if for some reason you're living under a rock or your internet has been down for the last month or something you're in luck. It is an espresso beverage made with two ristretto shots, combined with a thin layer of velvety steamed whole milk and finished with a latte art dot, according to the Starbuck website. An easier definition is a "flavorless latte" or "warm milk and espresso".

I'll be honest; I was ecstatic to hear that Starbucks was adding a new drink to their espresso menu. They even showed confidence that it was not just a fad seasonal drink by adding it to the permanent menu. I thought that this was a good sign. I should stop and clarify that The Flat White isn't actually a new drink it's been around since the 70s developed in Australia. To read about what the Aussies and Kiwis think of Starbucks drink click here.  It is new however for Starbucks.

I started my Sunday morning by taking a drive to Target knowing the first stop I would make would be to Starbucks right inside of Target (My definition of a perfect Sunday, coffee and Target :)!  )  I was a little hesitant of whether this Starbuck would even be serving The Flat White because we are generally a little slow here in the Midwest with new trends. But fortunately for me I walked up to the barista and order a grande Flat White. This was my first purchase with the start of my $100 to Starbucks. After I was handed my drink I began to walk around. The first thing I noticed about the drink before I even tried it was that it was scorching hot!! I know the barista did not forget to give me a sleeve, but she might have put lava in my cup instead. I proceeded to just wait and walk around more until it cooled. I might add it took a very long time to cool whereas my hand was literally turning red from the hot contents. When I decided it was time for the first drink my immediate thought was: "There is no sugar in here!!" As you'll remember from my first entry I take my coffee with both cream and sugar. My boyfriend Derek says I don't even know what actual coffee tastes like because I add so much extra stuff in it. But I run the blog in our relationship ;) Anyway, I felt that The Flat White just tasted like a flavorless latte, or very thick, warm milk, but not like a cappuccino where that is foam thick.

Unfortunately I will most likely not be getting this drink again. All was not completely disappointing though, I did get some wonderful Strawberry Champagne tea that I highly recommend and some adorable glass decorations.

xcxc (Hugs and Coffee)

- Kristy