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Starbucks: Latte Maccchiato here to stay

Starbucks baristas will use a carefully crafted technique to draw out an intensely bold and roasty flavor that highlights the espresso in the beverage.

January 5, 2016

Starbuck is adding a Latte Maccchiato to its new core beverage lineup starting today.

The drink features steamed whole milk aerated and free-poured creating dense foam reminiscent of meringue, according to a company press release.

It's then marked by slowly poured full espresso shots, creating a signature espresso dot. Starbucks baristas will use this carefully crafted technique to draw out an intensely bold and roasty flavor that highlights the Starbucks espresso in the beverage, according to the release.

Latte Macchiato,  which is available in U.S., Canada and most of Latin America, is the newest addition to Starbucks' espresso beverage portfolio that includes the Flat White, which Starbucks launched in U.S. and Canada stores last year. Both beverages are uniquely handcrafted to bring out the inherent flavors in espresso and steamed milk.

Latte Macchiato joins the existing core espresso family, which includes Doppio Espresso, Caffé Americano, Flat White, Cappuccino and Caffé Latte, according to the release.