Flat White, Berwick Street, Soho

[kingseven]

Popped in here a couple of times. 2 Kiwis run it so expect very australasian dosing techniques and tastes. Using Monmouth coffee (which I don't think works that well at lower temps and 22grams throws - but that is just me) and doing a good job. Pretty good espresso, excellent milk and nice rosettas on top.

http://www.flat-white.co.uk is the url I think.

Pop in, nice glass of minted water with your espresso. they are trying really hard and I wish them every success.

[matts]

...so expect very australasian dosing techniques and tastes. Using Monmouth coffee (which I don't think works that well at lower temps and 22grams throws - but that is just me) and doing a good job.

For those of us unlikely to be near Soho or the Antipodes in the near future can you explain what exactly about the dosing techniques and tastes?

I take it from the 22gm thing that they're using big baskets (triples?) and pulling relatively short shots from them (seattle style?)

Thanks
Matt

[kingseven]

For those of us unlikely to be near Soho or the Antipodes in the near future can you explain what exactly about the dosing techniques and tastes?

I take it from the 22gm thing that they're using big baskets (triples?) and pulling relatively short shots from them (seattle style?)

Thanks
Matt

Yup, cramming as much coffee as possible into a triple basket. You get big flavours but it lacks a bit in complexity.

I know the blend they use quite well, and for me they don't run the machine quite hot enough - but that's me and my fondness for sweet espresso rather than the overly acidic ones.