What a cool idea to consider and I love it that you are up for trying it. An interesting take on health, food and chemicals. Gives me something to think about!
Hi Cassie! I just read this item as I finished my first cup of coffee for the morning. I immediately got up to get my second! And, of course, I decided to try my hand at a coffee/olive oil cocktail. I ordinarily start with a splash of milk, say a quarter inch in the bottom the cup, which I then microwave for a minute. Fill with hot coffee, and enjoy. But this time, I added a whisk of olive oil, just enough to cover the surface. The oil split up into beads, and it was very lovely. I sipped, and tasted, and ... surprise, I felt a sort of burning sensation at the back of my mouth, unusual, and delicious, sort of pepper-like. (This is very good olive oil which I buy from my wine merchant; it comes from the island of Crete... wonderful oil with ... surprise... a slightly peppery flavor!) So, I’m confident that the flavor you (or Starbucks) get will depend a lot on the character of your olive oil. As I moved thru the cup of coffee, the contribution of the oil to the flavor diminished, and, as I now finish the cup, it tastes quite like it always does. (I favor a dark roast coffee; if you prefer the blond version it maybe different.) As always, all best, Dan.
Thanks so much for sharing this, Dan! What a cool flavor experience! I agree - the quality of the EVOO from Crete must be incredible! You've convinced me to give it a try in my homemade brew tomorrow. I'll need to pick some high quality oil at the market today :)
What a cool idea to consider and I love it that you are up for trying it. An interesting take on health, food and chemicals. Gives me something to think about!
Yes! Something to ponder and perhaps taste :)
Hi Cassie! I just read this item as I finished my first cup of coffee for the morning. I immediately got up to get my second! And, of course, I decided to try my hand at a coffee/olive oil cocktail. I ordinarily start with a splash of milk, say a quarter inch in the bottom the cup, which I then microwave for a minute. Fill with hot coffee, and enjoy. But this time, I added a whisk of olive oil, just enough to cover the surface. The oil split up into beads, and it was very lovely. I sipped, and tasted, and ... surprise, I felt a sort of burning sensation at the back of my mouth, unusual, and delicious, sort of pepper-like. (This is very good olive oil which I buy from my wine merchant; it comes from the island of Crete... wonderful oil with ... surprise... a slightly peppery flavor!) So, I’m confident that the flavor you (or Starbucks) get will depend a lot on the character of your olive oil. As I moved thru the cup of coffee, the contribution of the oil to the flavor diminished, and, as I now finish the cup, it tastes quite like it always does. (I favor a dark roast coffee; if you prefer the blond version it maybe different.) As always, all best, Dan.
Thanks so much for sharing this, Dan! What a cool flavor experience! I agree - the quality of the EVOO from Crete must be incredible! You've convinced me to give it a try in my homemade brew tomorrow. I'll need to pick some high quality oil at the market today :)
I'd order one! Hope they bring this to the US!