Milk drinks
How does a Flat White differ from a Magic?
Flat White and Magic are both Australian-style milk coffees, differing mainly in cup size, milk ratio, and espresso intensity. While a Flat White uses a standard espresso base, a Magic is built on a short double ristretto.
Short answer
A Flat White blends espresso into silky steamed milk for a smooth, rounded cup, whereas a Magic uses a double ristretto so the coffee cuts through the milk with greater intensity.
A useful way to choose
Choose a Flat White for a smooth, mellow milk coffee, or go for a Magic when you want a smaller cup with a bolder espresso presence than a latte.
A Flat White is made by topping rich espresso with silky steamed milk and a thin layer of fine foam. We recommend it when you want to enjoy the comfort of milk alongside a clear espresso presence.
A Magic starts with a double ristretto—a shorter, more concentrated extraction. Silky steamed milk rounds out the coffee flavour, and Magic is served in a smaller cup than a latte. At AWAKEN Coffee Roasters, it is ₩5,500.
If you would like to taste pure espresso and milk coffee separately, we recommend Batman & Robin—a platter serving an espresso and a latte on one tray for ₩10,000.
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