Oleato coffee is a new coffee blend trend using virgin olive oil by Starbucks. Italy is indeed an important part of Starbucks.

Oleato Coffee was born out of Howard Schultz’s travels. The idea came from two things Schultz drinks in the morning.

In Oleato Coffee, there is a unique texture created when Partanna’s extra virgin olive oil meets coffee. Whether from a cold or hot drink, Oleato Coffee has a velvety buttery flavor. This flavor enhances the coffee and lingers beautifully on the palate.

The rise of the Starbucks Oleato Idea

It started four decades ago, when Howard Schultz walked the cobblestone streets of Milan, Italy. He felt the romance of an espresso bar, which led him to found Starbucks.

Schultz’s experience was a pleasant one in an Italian coffee shop. Later, he brought the experience to Starbucks and America.

Last year, when Schultz was traveling in Sicily, he came across an interesting custom. The Mediterranean custom of drinking a spoonful of olive oil every day.

Since then, Schultz has been enjoying a spoonful of Partanna’s extra virgin olive oil. He makes it his daily ritual, in addition to his morning coffee.

That’s how the idea for Oleato Coffee came about. Combining both of Schultz’s favorite morning rituals. Schultz discovered the alchemical deliciousness of Oleato Coffee infused with Partanna’s extra virgin olive oil.

Starbucks Oleato Journey

Schultz brought his invention back to Seattle and the Starbucks beverage development team. Amy Dilger as Starbucks’ lead beverage developer eventually took up the task.

Dilger learned about olives and their deep connection to Italian culture. From hundreds of varieties, Partanna’s extra virgin olive oil blend was created for Starbucks.

There is actually another variety, the Nocellara del Belice (Castelvetrano) olive. This variety has a vibrant and buttery flavor.

Dilger even spoke to a family of olive farmers. They nurtured Partanna’s ancient olive trees on Sicilian soil for up to four generations.

Not only that, he learned how to pick olives. Then, he learned how to cold-press them for several hours to retain their exceptional flavor.

Dilger had never tried combining olive oil and coffee. So, he thought of other dishes that highlight olive oil. Some of the other foods are Greek yogurt drizzled with olive oil, sea salt ice cream and olive oil cake.

After that, he started experimenting in his beverage development kitchen. He infused Partanna’s extra virgin olive oil with some of his favorite coffee drinks. He wanted to create an extraordinary and new experience.

Types of Oleato Coffee at Starbucks Italy

Oleato Caffe Latte

Oleato Caffe Latte is simple and elegant. This drink is made with Starbucks Blonde Espresso Roast and Partanna extra virgin olive oil. The olive oil is steamed together with oat milk to create the most delicious latte.

Oleato Iced Shaken Espresso

Inspired by Sicily’s local agricultural produce: almonds, pistachios, walnuts and chestnuts. That’s where the nutty flavor of Oleato Iced Shaken Espresso comes from.

The drink features layers of sweet Starbucks Blonde Roast Espresso, hazelnut syrup, and a whisk of oatmilk, ice, and Partanna extra virgin olive oil.

Oleato Golden Foam Cold Brew

Creamy cold foam has been a favorite finishing touch for Starbucks cold brew since 2018. Oleato Golden Foam Cold Brew has a Golden Foam top layer.

A blend of olive oil with sweet vanilla cream foam. The two create a smooth but rich texture.

Starbucks Reserve Oleato Coffee Drinks in Milan

Meanwhile, Starbucks Reserve Roastery Milan serves its own portfolio of Starbucks Oleato beverages. Thus, Starbucks Reserve coffee is very special.

Oleato Caffe Latte

Starbucks Reserve Espresso and oat milk cream mixed with Partanna extra virgin olive oil. The combination results in a smooth and delicious latte.

Oleato Iced Cortado

A collaboration of Starbucks Reserve Espresso, demerara syrup, a dash of bitter orange and oatmilk with olive oil. Served over ice with an orange peel on top.

Oleato Golden Foam Cold Brew

Starbucks Reserve Cold Brew with sweet vanilla syrup (light). With a cold foam infused with olive oil. The drink creates a seductive aroma with a delicate sweetness.

Oleato Deconstructed

An Italian tradition that combines olive oil with lemon juice. This drink pairs Starbucks Reserve Espresso and olive oil. Infused with a luxurious passion fruit cold foam.

Oleato Golden Foam Espresso Martini

Starbucks Reserve Espresso, vodka syrup, and vanilla bean are topped with golden foam that comes from a blend of fior di latte (sweet cream) and olive oil.

That’s the journey of Starbucks Oleato Coffee, a coffee trend using olive oil by Starbucks in Italy.