What It Is
An iced oat latte is an iced latte — a cold version of the classic latte — made with oat milk instead of dairy milk. The build is the same — espresso over ice, milk poured over — with oat milk as the only change.
What Changes
Oat milk replaces dairy milk. The espresso and ice remain the same.
Oat milk has a mild, grain-forward flavor with natural sweetness from the oats. It is thicker than most plant-based milks, which makes it well-suited for iced coffee drinks. The result is slightly sweeter and has a lighter creaminess compared to dairy.
How to Order
Standard version: "Can I get an iced oat latte, please?"
If not on the menu: "Can I get an iced latte with oat milk?"
With customization:
- "Iced oat latte, no sugar"
- "Iced oat latte, one pump vanilla"
- "Double shot iced oat latte"
Good to Know
Natural sweetness Oat milk contains natural sugars from the oats. Many people find an iced oat latte sweet enough without added syrup.
Barista oat milk Most cafés use barista-grade oat milk, which is formulated to mix smoothly with espresso without curdling or separating.
Oat milk vs. other plant milks Oat milk is creamier and less neutral than almond milk. It has a mild flavor that works well with coffee without competing with the espresso. See milk options.
See the main latte guide to learn about the espresso-and-milk structure used in this drink.