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Starbuck’s New Coconut Milk Macchiato is Worth the Hype

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Wisconsin chapter.

I personally don’t enjoy veering away from my regular order of iced chai tea (or iced coffee with almond milk, if I need the caffeine for a long day of studying). However, I was feeling adventurous one day and decided to order the new Iced coconut Milk Mocha Macchiato.

I wasn’t expecting much because when I tried the cinnamon almond milk Macchiato a week earlier, I wasn’t too impressed.

In the mood to try something new?

Iced coconut Milk Mocha Macchiato tea milk
Melissa Simon

After trying the Coconut Milk Mocha Macchiato, I could say I had found my new drink. The drink itself looks aesthetically pleasing – the pure white coconut milk swirled with a mix of brown-colored caramel and mocha flavor highlights make the experience even better.

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Iced coconut Milk Mocha Macchiato beer coffee
Melissa Simon

The drink has a unique, rich and refreshing taste. It contains chilled coconut milk, espresso, caramel sauce, white chocolate mocha sauce, and regular mocha sauce.

When I took my first sip, I was unsure how I felt about it. It tasted particularly sweet, because the caramel and mocha sauces sunk to the very bottom of the cup.

The more espresso the better

Iced coconut Milk Mocha Macchiato cream candy
Melissa Simon

After mixing the drink, I took another sip and absolutely loved it. It had a thick but smooth texture, and the perfect balance of sweet coconut and bitter espresso.

If my descriptions have not succeeded in helping you to imagine the taste, think of the classic iced caramel macchiato with a reviving coconut twist.

Not a coconut-lover? No problem

Iced coconut Milk Mocha Macchiato mocha cappuccino
Isabel Jordan

But don’t worry, if you’re not a coconut-lover you’re still in luck, because the different mocha and caramel sauces manage to diminish any exclusively coconut taste.

Whether you’re a coconut-lover or not, need to quench your thirst, satisfy your sweet-tooth craving, or you just need a caffeine boost, then the Iced Coconut Milk Mocha Macchiato – it is a must-try. 

Melissa Simon

Wisconsin '20