These drinks are currently only available in select markets, but do you think it's possible to add extra virgin olive oil to coffee?
This is the big question that many people have asked themselves and were initially shocked by the idea of adding oil to coffee, but in reality the idea is not new.
The fat in the oil actually reduces the acidity and bitterness of the coffee.
Lactose-free cream, a product many people are accustomed to, is usually made from vegetable oil.
Abroad, the custom of even adding butter, coconut oil, and MCT oil (a very popular blend in keto diets) to coffee has been widespread for over 10 years to create a rather special coffee.
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz was inspired to launch olive oil drinks when he observed travelers sipping olive oil shots as an "uplifting ritual" during a trip to Sicily.
While adding olive oil to coffee isn't common in Italy, Schultz says extra virgin olive oil enhances both hot and cold drinks: "In both hot and cold coffee drinks, it produces an unexpected, velvety, buttery flavor that enhances the coffee and lingers beautifully on the palate."
The American trend of drinking extra virgin olive oil
The Mediterranean diet , a UNESCO heritage, includes the consumption of extra virgin olive oil, recommending its daily use.
In Italy we use it in everyday recipes and as a raw condiment, but in America some prefer to drink it.
That's right: it seems to be becoming a trend in the United States recently, thanks to some celebrities who swear that extra virgin olive oil is the key to their health.
Goldie Hawn drinks two tablespoons of olive oil before bed and massages it into her face to keep her skin looking young and healthy.
Kourtney Kardashian drinks a tablespoon of olive oil every other day, according to her website, Poosh, where she touts the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil.
And yet, Dr. Drew Ramsey, clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University, believes the best way to enjoy the health benefits of olive oil is to simply drink a glass.
He convinced Carson Daly on the Today show to drink a shot of extra virgin olive oil while Savannah Guthrie and Hota Kotb watched.
Selena Gomez also reportedly drinks a shot of extra virgin olive oil before going on stage, a trick she learned from Kelly Clarkson.
And finally, screenwriter and producer Shonda Rhimes (famous for the TV series Grey's Anatomy) credits Beyoncé with her new habit of drinking olive oil every day .
Beyoncé loves drinking extra virgin olive oil so much that she even invested in an olive oil company.
Olive Oil Coffee Recipes
The key to making a delicious extra virgin olive oil coffee drink is to make sure the oil is well emulsified in the drink.
Extra virgin olive oil is incorporated into Starbucks beverages through blending, frothing, steaming, or shaking.
Let's look at a tried-and-tested recipe that uses a blender (or even a blender) to emulsify the oil with the coffee.
To make an extra virgin olive oil “cappuccino ,” simply mix about 170ml of strong black coffee with 1.5 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil in a blender.
Be careful when mixing hot drinks to avoid burning yourself with hot coffee!
Then add a sweetener to taste.
Is adding olive oil to coffee good for you?
Research has shown that both extra virgin olive oil and black coffee can reduce the risk of chronic diseases .
But the real health benefits of combining olive oil and coffee may come from the polyphenols .
In fact, extra virgin olive oil and coffee are both rich in various plant polyphenols, which fight inflammation and have benefits for heart, brain, and cancer resistance health.
The nutrients in coffee are fat-soluble, so adding oil to your coffee will help it absorb the antioxidants better than drinking it black.
Many reports point out that adding olive oil to coffee adds unnecessary calories, but it should be noted that olive oil consumption is associated with weight loss compared to other fats.
And if you're using extra virgin olive oil instead of other fatty ingredients (cream, milk, butter), you're simply replacing saturated fat with unsaturated fat: calorie for calorie, adding oil to coffee is healthier than other fat sources.
In addition to complementing the flavor of coffee, olive oil can also enhance the appetite-suppressing qualities of coffee.
A spoonful of extra virgin olive oil in your coffee will help keep you feeling full longer.
For those who want to make coffee with extra virgin olive oil at home, we recommend trying it with Coratina, which enhances its flavor perfectly!
The Coratina variety of extra virgin olive oil has a spicy note that pairs well with coffee, which we recommend drinking without sugar to fully appreciate its aromas.
Extra virgin olive oil combined with coffee creates new, interesting, fresher nuances, giving life to an elegant drink!
For those who are skeptical and prefer to remain anchored to tradition, we recommend trying unbeatable home recipes such as taralli with extra virgin olive oil , pasta and chickpeas or the great Apulian classic: orecchiette with turnip tops .
