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Coffee and tea explained

Plain guides to the drinks on a British cafe menu: what they are, how they differ and how to order them. Sources and check dates are given in every guide.

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Coffee and tea explained

Flat white: what it is and how it differs from a latte

A flat white is a double espresso with thin, glossy microfoam in a small cup. How it differs from a latte, cappuccino and cortado, and how to order one in the UK.

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