This beverage is an invention of the 20th century. Unlike the original macchiato, this version is sweet due to the additions. It’s infused with vanilla syrup, topped with milk foam and a rich caramel drizzle. This makes it an ideal choice for those among us who have a tendency of forgetting their drink midway through the morning rush - the cloud foam is much more forgiving in that regard. A caramel macchiato is a regularly brewed espresso with steamed milk in a ratio of 2:1. The other cool thing about this new foam topping is that it really holds its shape - while whipped topping tends to sink right into a drink, and even the typical cold foams tend to dissolve after a bit, this one stayed floaty and light on top of the drink for the better part of a half hour (and probably would have stayed that way, if I hadn't consumed it). The Caramel Cloud Macchiato is essentially a Caramel Macchiato with the new cloud topping on it, which pair perfectly together the Iced Cinnamon Cloud Macchiato, on the other hand, has a hint of lemon, which adds a delightful tang to the cinnamon and coffee, like a sun ray bursting through your metaphorical coffee cloud. ![]() Rich coffee with a hint of vanilla, sweetened with a drizzle of caramel. The drinks themselves offer two options, depending on your mood - one for Starbucks fans looking for a twist on an old fave, and the other for the more adventurous. Sip and savour this 100 Colombian coffee with a round body, juicy taste and signature nutty finish. The top is finished off with Starbucks' signature caramel drizzle cross-hatch, giving it a little extra pizzazz - a silver lining to your delicious cloud, if you will. It’s a featherlight treat that basically melts in the mouth with vanilla syrup, blonde espresso, foam, and caramel. It’s a 270-calorie beverage that includes eggs. Made with cold milk foam, the topping has a light, almost meringue-like consistency with a subtle sweetness. The Blonde Caramel Cloud Macchiato is a biggie among fans of iced options. While the drinks themselves are phenomenal, the real star of the show is, of course, the "cloud" topping that gives the drink its name. ![]() Bustle had the opportunity to try the new Cloud Macchiato before it formally hit the menu, in both of its forms: the Iced Caramel Cloud Macchiato and Iced Cinnamon Cloud Macchiato. Well, thanks to the good old buck of stars, now us regular people on the ground will get to taste the sky, too - and I can confirm that it is delicious. After all, it's safe to say most of us haven't licked a cloud, save the skydivers and hot balloon adventurers among us. While this news sounds delicious by virtue of its name alone, you're likely wondering what the Starbucks Cloud Macchiato actually tastes like. After a long series of cryptic cloud tweets, memes, and Instagrams early this week, Starbucks has finally lifted the fog on its latest news: starting March 5, Cloud Macchiatos will be a permanent offering on the menu.
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