The new line will debut in the United States later this year.
, the brand voiced excitement for its customers to taste items from the new line, but the flavor combination left some confused and even defiant.
In the meantime, Italy is a fitting start for Oleato—according to Starbucks CEO Howard Shultz, the European country provided the inspiration for the line. While traveling in Sicily last year, Schultz started participating in a Mediterranean custom of consuming a daily spoonful of olive oil and alongside his morning coffee.
Not all customer reactions to the announcement were negative. Some fans made sure to convey their excitement or at least openness for trying the olive oil-infused coffees.
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