The Google Doodle's celebration of the flat white coffee on March 11 marks a significant milestone in the beverage's history, as it commemorates its addition to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2011. But what are the origins of this beloved coffee drink? While its exact birthplace is unclear, coffee historians suggest it may have originated in England in the 1950s or in Australia and New Zealand in the 1980s. The flat white's popularity has skyrocketed since its introduction to the UK in 2010, with high-street chains like Costa Coffee and Starbucks offering their own versions. Today, coffee connoisseurs and casual fans alike enjoy the flat white, often with plant-based milks like oat milk. As the Google Doodle so aptly puts it, the flat white has become a "staple in many nations" and a favorite morning pick-me-up. My take on this is that the flat white's rise to fame is a testament to our evolving tastes and preferences, as well as our increasing appreciation for high-quality coffee.
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