Milk coffee Flat white is an espresso with a similar proportion of coffee to milk as a latte and a cappuccino, the main difference being the texture of the milk and (in some regions) the number of espresso shots. The drink originated in Australia in the early 1980s as an alternative to the frothier cappuccino. It became popular in New Zealand in the late 1980s and has since spread to the UK, where it was first served at independent cafes in London such as Department of Coffee and Social Affairs and Speak Easy where owners and staff from Australia and New Zealand
Bica (coffee) a belief among many (Lisbon) locals that states "Bica" as an acronym for "Beba isto com açúcar", which literally means "Drink this with sugar". Following mass immigration post-World War II, Bica coffee is now served in Montreal. Bica (coffee) Bica is one term used in certain areas of Portugal for a "café" (coffee in Portuguese) that is similar to espresso, but longer than its Italian counterpart and a little bit smoother in taste, due to Portuguese roasting being slightly lighter than the Italian one. In almost all regions in Portugal it is simply called 'um café' (a coffee in Portuguese)