A latte is better value for money

The difference between a latte, cappuccino and a flat white? I always knew it came down to the quantities of milk, coffee and froth/foam but I've never been clear on the details. So now I know...

While all three start with a single shot of espresso, only lattes and cappuccinos have milk froth on the top. A flat white (as the name suggests) is filled with steamed milk and no froth. They're mostly enjoyed in Australia and New Zealand.

Order a flat white in a café anywhere in Europe, and the barista will most likely cock their head to one side and shoot you a quizzical "huh?" look that transcends language.

Some of the Brits are catching on simply because of the number of Aussies and Kiwis floating about over there.

But if you want the foam top, you then have the choice between a cappuccino and a latte. The difference between them is the cappuccino has more froth - about twice the volume of milk in the mug. A latte has a much smaller head of froth.

So if you're one of those people who likes to taste milk in their first sip (rather than a mouthful of foam) you'd best steer clear of cappuccinos and order a latte.