Best Coffee Beans for Lattes, Cappuccinos and Flat Whites

Love coffee but rarely drink straight espresso?

You're not alone.

Lattes, cappuccinos and flat whites are favourites for a reason.

But the coffee beans you choose still matter.

Think about how the coffee tastes with milk

When you're drinking espresso on its own, subtle flavour characteristics may be very noticeable.

Add milk and the overall flavour changes.

If you enjoy a rich coffee flavour in milk-based drinks, you may prefer beans with deeper chocolate, caramel or nut-style tasting notes.

But this isn't a rule.

You might discover you love a completely different style.

Try medium and darker roasts

If you're just getting started, medium or darker roast coffee can be an approachable place to begin experimenting with milk drinks.

Make the same drink with different coffee beans and compare them.

Your milk matters too

The final drink isn't only about the beans.

Milk texture can dramatically change the experience of a latte, cappuccino or flat white.

That's why a good milk frother can be one of the simplest upgrades to a home coffee setup.

Create your own coffee-shop moment

Good coffee isn't only about caffeine.

It's the ritual.

Making the espresso.

Frothing the milk.

Choosing your favourite cup.

Then finally sitting down for five minutes before somebody needs something from you.

Those little details turn an everyday drink into something worth looking forward to. 🤎