What's in Your Coffee?

by Whittard of Chelsea

Ever wondered what's in your favourite cafe-style coffee - or what the difference is between a cappuccino and flat white? We've decoded the coffee lingo for you below.

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What's In Your Coffee?

Latte

1 espresso shot (18g ground coffee + 35ml freshly boiled water)

250ml steamed milk

Mocha

1 espresso shot (18g ground coffee + 35ml freshly boiled water)

250ml steamed milk

1 tsp hot chocolate powder

Espresso

1 espresso shot (18g ground coffee + 35ml freshly boiled water)

Macchiato

1 espresso shot (18g ground coffee + 35ml freshly boiled water)

50-100ml steamed milk

Americano

1 espresso shot (18g ground coffee + 35ml freshly boiled water)

100ml freshly boiled water

Flat White

1 espresso shot (18g ground coffee + 35ml freshly boiled water)

100ml steamed milk

Cappuccino

1 espresso shot (18g ground coffee + 35ml freshly boiled water)

150ml steamed milk

Cocoa powder (to serve)

Coffee and Coffee Equipment

A top-down view of an open black bag filled with large Guatemala Elephant Coffee beans, showcasing their rich, roasted appearance against a white background.
A dark packet of Whittard Guatemala Elephant Coffee features gold and green labels showcasing product details and coffee origin information on the front. Crafted from large, volcanic coffee beans sourced from Guatemala, this single origin coffee offers a bold and distinctive flavor profile.
Bestseller

Chocolate & fruit

Guatemala Elephant Coffee

4.7
From £6.50
A top view of an open black bag of San Agustin Colombia Coffee whole beans filled with rich Colombian coffee on a white background.
A black coffee bag labeled San Agustin Colombia Coffee with gold and pink accents showcases icons for medium roast and origin, alongside descriptive text highlighting the creamy texture and orange flavor notes of Colombian Arabica—ideal for those seeking a specialty coffee experience.
Bestseller

Toffee, vanilla & orange

San Agustin Colombia Coffee

4.7
From £6.50
A top-down view of a black bag of Monsoon Malabar Coffee, opened to reveal the dark roasted beans inside, set against a white background.
A dark green coffee bag labeled Monsoon Malabar Coffee, adorned with orange and gold accents, stands upright against a white background. This eye-catching package emphasizes the rich heritage of Indian coffee and suggests the bold flavor characteristic of this dark roast.
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Smoky cedar & whisky

Monsoon Malabar Coffee

4.7
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Open bag of Café Français Coffee dark roasted chocolatey beans viewed from above, with the beans filling the bag against a white background—a classic example of rich Brazilian coffee.
A dark bag of Café Français Coffee by Whittard, featuring a red label, gold logo, and flavor notes of toasted nuts, creamy caramel, and deep, rich cocoa—a chocolatey coffee experience inspired by Brazilian coffee traditions.
Bestseller

Toasted nuts, caramel & cocoa

Café Français Coffee

4.7
From £5.50
A top-down view of an open black bag filled with Santos and Java Coffee dark roasted beans, set against a white background.
A dark teal coffee bag labeled Santos and Java Coffee, highlighted with gold and turquoise accents, features notes of bold cocoa, toasted nuts, and rich dark chocolate.
Bestseller

Fragrant spices, nuts & chocolate

Santos and Java Coffee

4.8
From £5.50
A top-down view of an open black bag of Bourbon Espresso Coffee, filled with whole roasted coffee beans, placed on a plain white background.
A dark green bag of Bourbon Espresso Coffee features a red label, gold logo, and text describing it as a medium roast coffee with spicy and cedary notes. This premium whole bean coffee offers a distinctive blend for those who appreciate refined flavor and aroma.

Fruity & spiced

Bourbon Espresso Coffee

4.4
From £5.50
A top-down view of an open bag of Breakfast Blend Coffee filled with whole coffee beans, against a white background.
A dark green bag of Whittard Breakfast Blend Coffee stands upright, adorned with gold and cream labeling that displays the Whittard logo, product name, and blend details against a plain white background. Expertly crafted as a medium roast from select Brazilian and Colombian coffee beans, this blend offers a rich, balanced flavor in every cup.

Chocolate, caramel & stone fruit

Breakfast Blend Coffee

4.7
From £5.50
A translucent black AeroPress Coffee Maker is displayed against a white background, filled with dark coffee. Equipped with a compostable paper filter, the bottom filter cap releases freshly brewed coffee in small amber droplets, ensuring an excellent cup of coffee with low acidity.
The AeroPress Coffee Maker, shown upright on a white background with visible measurement markings and its distinct logo, is ready to brew a smooth, low-acidity cup of coffee using a compostable paper filter.

AeroPress Coffee Maker

4.8
£40.00
A Whittard Copper 3-Cup Cafetière, featuring a black handle, a durable borosilicate glass body, and a stainless steel filter, is placed next to its silver box labeled Whittard 3-Cup Cafetière.
The Whittard Copper 3-Cup Cafetière is an elegant French press coffee maker, crafted from durable borosilicate glass and highlighted by a copper-colored lid and frame. Featuring a sleek black handle and a stainless steel filter plunger, this stylish cafetière stands out beautifully against a plain white background, making it both functional and visually appealing.

Whittard Copper 3-Cup Cafetière

£20.00
A black manual coffee grinder with a clear bottom and white icons showing different coffee brewing methods, including pour-over and French press, on the grinders middle section.
A manual coffee grinder with a black top, clear bottom container, and a metal handle with a black knob, set against a plain white background.

Aerolatte Coffee Grinder

4.0
£34.95
A black electric coffee grinder with a digital display and buttons sits next to a small black carafe on a white background. The grinder has a transparent bean hopper on top and B & CO printed on its side.
A black electric coffee grinder with a transparent bean hopper, digital display, and control buttons, set against a plain white background.

All Grind Plus Coffee Grinder

£139.99
A gold-colored coffee scoop clip rests on a white Whittard box labeled Coffee Scoop Clip Brass Finish. The box features decorative text and logo detailing.
A gold-colored metal coffee scoop with a built-in bag clip, placed on a white background. The handle is engraved with Whittard..

Coffee Scoop Clip

5.0
£8.95

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