Oleato - A Beautiful Mess

If you’re like me, then you love seeing the new seasonal drinks at Starbucks. I love the simplicity and texture of the new Oleato latte. Oleato means “with oil” in Italian and that’s exactly what this is—a latte with olive oil added.

This drink reminds me of bulletproof coffee (sometimes called “butter coffee”) in that the olive oil provides and added healthy fat to this latte.

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Ingredients

Espresso
Olive oil – Starbucks uses Partanna olive oil
Milk – You can use dairy milk or an alternative like oat milk

If you’d like to sweeten this, you can; I’d recommend a teaspoon or more of simple syrup.

Directions

Brew the espresso and add to a mug.

Steam and froth the milk and oil so it’s hot and foamy. If your espresso machine has a frothing wand, you can use that, or you can use a milk frother or even do this with a whisk by hand on the stovetop.

Pour the hot milk and foam on top of the espresso.

Home Espresso Makers:

We’ve tried many espresso makers over the years, and here are our favorites at different price points and skill levels:

Cafe Automatic Espresso Machine – My current machine. It uses any whole beans, so if you use high quality beans you’ll get high quality espresso. It makes espresso shots automatically (no barista skills required) and includes a milk frothing wand to heat and froth milk. We’ve used this machine almost every day since we got it over a year ago and we love it! It comes in three colors.
Stovetop Espresso – This is the cheapest way to make espresso at home. It’s more labor intensive and you will also need a way to grind your beans for best results. But, this is a classic method that works great when done well.
Breville Barista Touch – We bought this for a good friend as a wedding gift once and they said they love it. It’s a higher end machine that you will need some barista skills to operate, but it’s an excellent home espresso maker.
Nespresso Vertuo – For those who want an espresso maker that uses pods, this is my favorite. Depending what pod you use, it can make espresso or coffee.

Serving Suggestions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Oleato coffee taste like?

It has a slight olive oil taste although it’s very mild. More pronounced is the texture, which is smooth and velvety, as the oil adds additional fat to the drink.

Why do people add olive oil to coffee?

Some prefer the texture and savory flavor while others do so for the health benefits. Oleato is similar to bulletproof coffee (butter coffee) in that it has an added, healthy fat. Olive oil is rich in antioxidants and can also help with inflammation.

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A Starbucks copycat recipe for a latte made with olive oil

Yield 1

Prep 5 minutes

Total 5 minutes

Instructions

Brew the espresso and add to a mug.
Steam and froth the milk and oil so it’s hot and foamy. If your espresso machine has a frothing wand, you can use that, or you can use a milk frother or even do this with a whisk by hand on the stovetop.
Pour the hot milk and foam on top of the espresso.

Notes

You can use dairy milk or a milk alternative like oat milk.
Starbucks uses Partanna olive oil but any high-quality, mild-flavored olive oil can work well.
If you’d like to sweeten, this you can; I’d recommend a teaspoon or more simple syrup.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Oleato

Amount per Serving

% Daily Value*

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.

Oleato – A Beautiful Mess