Starbucks Whips Up New Drink for Its Menu Following the release of its flat white, an espresso released last year, the latte macchiato is causing a stir with a bold taste and signature look.

By Lindsay Friedman

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Coffee aficionados have a myriad of reasons to love a latte, especially since Starbucks launched a new drink Tuesday: the latte macchiato.

Unlike its predecessor, the flat white (which was released last year), the latte macchiato is composed of ristretto shots of espresso combined with steamed whole milk. Both drinks join the company's already-delicious espresso family, which includes the doppio espresso, caffe Americano, cappuccino and the caffe latte.

Related: Starbucks to Begin Testing Delivery in Seattle and New York City This Year

With just two ingredients, the latte macchiato's zest comes from a technique called the free pour, which generates a dense foam similar to that of meringue. The drink is then marked by slowly-poured full espresso shots, making a signature espresso dot and a unique bold and roasty flavor.

Online, social media users' response to the drink are generally positive, describing the drink as "perfectly blended", "light", "only 70 cals" and "perfect."

According to Starbuck's press release, the Latte Macchiato became available on Tuesday, Jan. 5, in the U.S., Canada and participating locations across Latin America.

Related: Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte Will Finally Be Made With Real Pumpkin

Lindsay Friedman

Staff writer. Frequently covers franchise news and food trends.

Lindsay Friedman is a staff writer at Entrepreneur.com.

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