Two flat whites in Berlin

The origins of the flat white may still be murky, but that hasn’t stopped Kiwis taking it to the world.

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21st April, 2012

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It’s a searingly cold Berlin day – minus 15 in the sun – and I’m reeling home from dental surgery. The chic streets of Prenzlauer Berg are almost deserted. The air is so cold it hurts to breathe. Through watering eyes, I spot the circular “coffee” sign of the Antipodes Cafe. The dentist has forbidden caffeine for 24 hours – but I cross the road anyway. I’ve been meaning to visit for a long time. The door is locked, the lights are off, but the owners are inside: Jane Nye at the counter, Paul Milne reading the newspaper. Monday is their only day off – ...

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