Something new has hit Starbucks locations in the U.K. and across Europe, and it’s based on our favorite sweet breakfast food. The coffee chain recently introduced the Cereal Latte to U.K. and European menus — and we Americans are so jealous.
The new hot beverage is made with espresso, steamed oat milk, three pumps of “cereal powder,” and is topped with cereal crumbles. Judging from the advertisements and online reviews we’ve seen, the cereal in question seems to be Honey Nut Cheerios, which is definitely an interesting choice. According to the Starbucks U.K. website, “This comforting latte is evoking nostalgic memories from your childhood.” We’re picturing it now — a bowl of cereal and Saturday morning cartoons. There was (and still is) nothing better.
Bustle reports that the Cereal Latte tastes like “honey flakes” paired with sweet and toasty undertones. That sounds like something we can get on board with.
Unfortunately, both oat milk and Cereal Lattes are scarce within the states. Perhaps someday we’ll wrap our chilly hands around a hot cup of cereal-flavored caffeine. But until then, we can only dream — and gladly sip on Starbucks’s Cinnamon Shortbread Latte and/or a Chestnut Praline Latte.
But yeah — we’re still pretty jealous.
“PSA: the cereal latte from @starbucks will actually change your life. You’re welcome,” one Instagram user said. Another Twitter user described the flavor as similar to eating graham crackers dunked in milk. We’re game.
I was able to try the @Starbucks cereal latte this week in London. If you love drinking the milk after eating (and dunking) graham crackers in milk... you’ll like this drink! pic.twitter.com/Vuvuj0aVZS
— Charmed Life (@charmedtravel) January 19, 2019
“Lovely, lovely stuff,” this Starbucks fan writes.
The Cereal Latte can also be ordered with blonde roast for a “smoother, sweeter taste.”
@StarbucksUK first cereal latte and it’s soooooooo good!! 😍😍😍😍 pic.twitter.com/dkemyblD1o
— Charlotte Newling (@CharNewling) January 11, 2019
And people are loving the fact that this drink is made with dairy-free oat milk by default. Let’s get this trending in coffee shops everywhere.
Because some days, you need a Cereal Oat Latte after a tough day in the office. Lovingly handcrafted by Elena and Ivet at @starbucksnewst #starbucks #starbuckslovers #theylltellyouiminsane #cerealoatlatte #bigmug #tired https://t.co/PwkVN4CDxb pic.twitter.com/KpLUZiXukh
— Kevin - Economy Class & Beyond (@EconomyBeyond) January 17, 2019
I think you should all know that I tried the new @StarbucksUK Cereal Latte (without having a clue what it was - this was on a whim) and it was honestly good stuff. 👍
— Ziggie Sky Carter (Ward) (@ZiggieSC) January 17, 2019
i’m not a starbucks hoe but i gotta say their new cereal latte is 👌🏼💯
— 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧 | INACTIVE | (@lovemcgrath) January 13, 2019
If you’re in the U.K. or Europe and want to sample a Cereal Latte for yourself, you better do so sooner than later. They’ll only stick around in Starbucks locations for a limited time.
The Starbuck's Cereal Latte is oddly nice. I hope it comes back after this limited edition run.
— Dr. Beau(dacious) 🐾 (@hooskworks) January 15, 2019
And if this drink tastes as comforting as it looks, then bring it to the states, Starbucks — stat!
Until we get to taste the real thing, we suppose we’ll just throw some crushed-up Cheerios into our morning brew… that’s the same thing, right?
