Similar Beverages
A cappuccino is similar, but in some countries has a head of dry foam rather than microfoam. A flat white is not different from an original Italian cappuccino, which is a single espresso with microfoam served in a 150-160 ml cup.
The Spanish cafe con leche is similar to a flat white but uses scalded milk. In a flat white, the milk is steamed to 60–70 °C (typically 150–170 °F). Steaming the milk to a lower temperature retains the fats and proteins in the milk which retain a sweet flavour, lost when milk is steamed to scalding temperatures. A Cafe con Leche also lacks the head of microfoam.
The latte is occasionally argued to be similar: "The only difference between the two drinks is the vessel in which they're presented. A flat white is served in a ceramic cup, usually of the same volume (200 millilitres) as a latte glass. However, some cafes will top a latte with extra froth, while others may pour a flat white slightly shorter."
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