Olive Oil Coffee (Oleato): What It Is, How to Make It at Home
Olive oil coffee is espresso (or sometimes drip coffee) blended with cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil. Starbucks introduced it as the Oleato line in 2023, branding the combination as a wellness drink with Mediterranean roots. Done well, the olive oil mellows espresso’s bitterness, adds a silky body, and contributes a subtle peppery finish. Done poorly, it tastes like coffee with a slick of cooking oil floating on top. This guide covers what olive oil coffee actually is, the Starbucks Oleato menu and ingredient list, why olive oil works in coffee from a food-science standpoint, and how to make a properly emulsified version at home — both hot and iced. ...