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Starbucks cloud macchiato ariana grande8/21/2023 ![]() ![]() Despite the airy texture, it’s hard not to think of these drinks as desserts. Because about half of the drink is foam, you’re getting less liquid milk and, as a result, fewer calories (a grande Caramel Cloud Macchiato with 2% milk has 180). The consistency is thicker than an iced latte, but lighter than a Frappuccino, and yet, the foam is sturdy enough that you don't have to worry about it disappearing much. Starbucks describes the drinks as “luxurious,” but after getting an early taste of both last week in New York City, I’d describe the texture and overall experience of sipping the drink (they don’t come with a straw) as surprising and different. Both are "marked" with Starbucks’ signature caramel sauce crosshatch on top, and both are surprisingly thick and decadent, thanks to the substantial, meringue-like cold foam that fills most of the cup. It comes in two flavors, Caramel, which tastes just like a regular Caramel Macchiato, and Cinnamon, which features both cinnamon flavors and complementary hints of lemon. On Tuesday, Starbucks locations across the country started serving the Cloud Macchiato, a twist on the original that’s made with espresso and fluffy whipped cold foam rather than espresso and regular liquid milk. ![]() Now, following years in which the coffee chain has unleashed ever more colorful and Instagram-baity drinks, it’s reinventing the Caramel Macchiato in a similarly indulgent mold. "To create the Cloud Macchiato, Starbucks in-house product development team created a special recipe for Cloud powder, using egg whites a key ingredient that is added to the Cold Foam to create a fluffy texture that tastes luxurious," the company said.In the decade or so since Starbucks introduced its decidedly sweet take on the classic espresso-forward Latte Macchiato with the Caramel Macchiato, the flavor has reached ice cream pint- and candle scent-levels of ubiquity. The whipped cold foam is made with milk, combined with espresso and finished with a caramel drizzle cross-hatch on top.Įgg whites also are included in the foam, Starbucks said. "This newest beverage draws inspiration from the leche merengada, or 'meringue milk,' a summer drink from the cafés of Barcelona, Spain that dates back centuries," Starbucks said in a statement. ![]() The Cloud Macchiato is a permanent addition to Starbucks' menu and is available iced or hot in caramel and cinnamon at participating U.S. Next week, Grande's favorite music, including some of her hits, will be featured on one of the playlists at Starbucks stores in the U.S. Grande, whose last name sounds like a Starbucks drink size, launched a perfume called Cloud last month.Ĭoffee time: Here's what's brewing at Starbucks over the next yearĬoffee costs: The price you'll pay for a cup of coffee around the world "We’ve long been fans of Ariana Grande’s (and we’re both fans of Clouds), so we’re excited to work with her to celebrate the debut of Cloud Macchiato," Starbucks said in an e-mail. Grande posted pictures of herself wearing a green Starbucks apron on Twitter and exchanged tweets with the coffee company, featuring cloud and coffee cup emojis. The coffee giant says the drink "combines the craft of Starbucks espresso, the heritage of Starbucks Caramel Macchiato (created in 1996) and the innovation of Starbucks Cold Foam, an airy microfoam frothed cold and blended until smooth, creating layers of creamy texture and flavor, without the cream." Singer Ariana Grande, who's known for being a fan of clouds, is serving as brand ambassador, she announced on Twitter Tuesday. Starbucks is releasing a new version of its popular drink Tuesday – the new Cloud Macchiato. Watch Video: Starbucks is launching a new drink with Ariana Grande ![]()
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