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Guardian Life & Style (US) • Jan. 14, 2026, 2:14 p.m.
My petty gripe: a large flat white is an oxymoron – a bastardisation of the drink Australia gave the world
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The integrity of the flat white is being diluted by size inflation. It’s a sign that most people have no idea what they really want at all Read more petty gripes A flat white, as any self-respecting coffee drinker will tell you, should be a short, strong, balanced drink – espresso, a small amount of milk, minimal microfoam, absolutely no fluff.
But a disturbing trend is sweeping Australia. Even in Melbourne – where people treat coffee with near-religious reverence – I’m now routinely asked: small or large flat white?
I find myself regularly wincing into my keep cup. A large flat white is an oxymoron – a bastardisation of the drink Australia claims to have given the world.
But a disturbing trend is sweeping Australia. Even in Melbourne – where people treat coffee with near-religious reverence – I’m now routinely asked: small or large flat white?
I find myself regularly wincing into my keep cup. A large flat white is an oxymoron – a bastardisation of the drink Australia claims to have given the world.
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