Hungry Jack's Latte

A Jack's Cafe Latte is $5.40 and 534 kJ, which makes it the lightest of the three standard milk coffees on the Hungry Jack's menu.

That runs against expectation, since a latte is the largest of the three by volume. The explanation is that a latte is mostly milk with less foam, and foam is air rather than substance, so a cup that looks bigger can carry less. It also has no chocolate dusting, which is where a Cappuccino picks up its extra 836 kJ.

A latte is the mildest coffee in the range. More milk against the same double shot means the coffee is diluted further, so it is the drink for someone who wants coffee flavour rather than coffee strength. That also makes it the most forgiving if the shot is not perfect.

Served in a glass rather than a cup at most cafes, which is the traditional Australian presentation, though Jack's Cafe serves takeaway.

Every full price barista coffee earns on the Jack's Cafe loyalty card. The free coffee is valid twelve months, pick up only, one per transaction, exchangeable for tea or a specialty iced drink but never cash, and it stacks with a voucher.

Who it suits: anyone who finds a flat white too strong, and anyone drinking coffee for the milk as much as the coffee.

Compare against the Flat White at 594 kJ, or see the full cafe menu.