Google Doodle celebrates the flat white, an espresso-based beverage believed to have originated in Australia and New Zealand.

Google Doodle’s animated doodle celebrates the flat white, a popular espresso-based beverage which is believed to have first originated in Australia and New Zealand. In terms of visibility, this doodle will be visible across various countries of the world including India.

History of flat white

March 11, marks the day flat white was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in the year 2011. Flat white which is a beloved coffee drink of steamed milk poured over a shot of espresso is speculated to have been first served in Australia and New Zealand. It is believed that the drink first appeared on the menus of Sydney and Auckland during the 1980s.

How is flat white made?

A flat white is made up of an espresso shot topped with steamed milk and micro foam, traditionally served in a ceramic cup.