Flat white

flat WYT /flæt waɪt/
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What it really means

A small strong milky coffee, very popular in UK coffee shops. Smaller and stronger than a latte, with smoother milk than a cappuccino.

Chinese explanation
一种小杯、偏浓的奶咖,在英国咖啡店非常流行。比拿铁小而浓,奶泡比卡布奇诺细滑。

Example conversation

A: What can I get you? B: A flat white to take away, please.
A:您要点什么? B:一杯馥芮白,带走,谢谢。

What you could say back

“Same for me, but eat in.”

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