Easy Starbucks Oleato Caffe Latte with Oat Milk

When I first heard about Starbucks adding olive oil to coffee, my immediate reaction was skepticism. How could something so unconventional possibly work? But after my first sip of their Oleato Caffe Latte, I was completely converted. The olive oil doesn’t make the coffee taste oily or strange; instead, it creates this incredibly luxurious, velvety mouthfeel that transforms an ordinary latte into something extraordinary.

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Why This Recipe Works

The secret lies in understanding that olive oil acts similarly to the fats in heavy cream, creating richness and smoothing the sharper edges of coffee. When properly emulsified with oat milk through steaming, the olive oil doesn’t separate but instead creates a silky texture that coats your palate. The natural sweetness of creamy oatmilk balances any peppery notes from quality olive oil, while the espresso provides the perfect bitter counterpoint to create a harmonious, sophisticated drink.

What Makes Oleato So Unique?

This isn’t just coffee with oil floating on top. The steaming process emulsifies the olive oil with oat milk, creating a homogeneous mixture that delivers consistent flavor and texture in every sip. The result is a dairy-free latte that feels incredibly indulgent, while potentially offering the health benefits associated with high-quality extra-virgin olive oil.

Ingredients

• Oat milk – Provides creamy base with natural sweetness that complements olive oil
• Extra virgin olive oil – Creates a luxurious mouthfeel and adds sophisticated depth of flavor
• Espresso – Delivers the coffee foundation with enough strength to balance the richness

Use the highest-quality, freshest extra-virgin olive oil for the best flavor for your olive oil latte. Check out the section on olive oil recommendations below for more information.

Starbucks Blonde Espresso Roast is used in the restaurant to make the beverage, but you can opt for any other espresso roast, instant espresso, Moka, or regularly brewed coffee in this recipe. 

Recommendations on Olive Oil 

Starbucks uses high-end Partanna extra virgin olive oil. It is a premium product sold for a premium price. But you don’t have to spend more on olive oil than coffee, get your olive oil at your local grocery stores. Trader Joe’s Giotto’s 100% Italian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Whole Foods 365 Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil are great options that are significantly less expensive. 

How to Make Starbucks Oleato Caffe Latte With Oat Milk

To make this drink:

1. Stir together the olive oil and the oatmilk,
2. Steam as usual. If you don’t have an espresso machine with a milk frother steaming wand, use a frothing pitcher or a frosting wand instead. Make sure to clean the steamer extra well right after steaming to prevent any olive oil flavors from lingering.

3. Brew the espresso. See the Ingredients section above if you don’t have an espresso machine. 
4. Pour the espresso shot into the serving cup and add the steamed milk on top.
5. Garnish with a few spoons of froth. 

What Goes With This

Sip a Starbucks Oleato Caffé Latte with any favorite snacks you already serve with coffee, Chocolate Chip Almond Biscotti, or a slice of Tiramisu Cheesecake are tasty options. 

Possible Variations of Olive Oil Coffee

At Starbucks, you can find a number of Starbucks’ Oleato drinks, like the Oleato Golden Foam Cold Brew, Oleato Iced Cortado, and the Oleato Iced Shaken Espresso with Oatmilk and Toffeenut. Unfortunately, you won’t find the Oleato Golden Foam Espresso Martini available at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Milan, but feel free to make your own version of the drink.

If you feel like experimenting a bit with this recipe, here are a couple of suggestions to get you started:

• Make it an iced latte. Pour espresso over a full glass of ice. Whisk together two teaspoons of extra-virgin olive oil with oat milk and pour over the ice. 
• Make it sweet. Sweeten the drink with a tablespoon of Classic Starbucks Simple Syrup or your favorite flavored sweetener. Or, for a sweet vanilla flavor, try using Starbucks Vanilla Syrup instead. 

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