If you enjoy the combination of hazelnut and white chocolate in your drink, the Starbucks Hazelnut Bianco latte would be the best drink for you. Have you ever discovered what goes into it?

The menu items on the Starbucks reserve menu have long been an item of fascination for me. The food items and drinks offer such a great culinary experience while having them. I especially like the drinks for that is what Starbucks is well known for.

Recently, a few friends of mine and I decided to go to the nearest Starbucks reserve to treat ourselves and catch up after spending a significant amount of time away from each other. One menu item caught my attention when we were there, and I decided to have the Hazelnut Bianco latte. I loved everything about the drink, from how it tasted to how it was made. In this article, we will see in-depth what goes into the Starbucks Hazelnut Bianco latte.

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Brief history of the drink

It is uncertain when Starbucks introduced the Hazelnut Bianco latte to its reserve menu, but I know that it is one of the most indulgent drinks on its menu. To understand this drink better, we need to know where it originated. The story of the latte is rather interesting, as it was invented as a necessity. The latte was first made in California in the 1950s by a barista who was receiving complaints that his cappuccinos were too strong. He invented the latte to continue staying in business and satisfy all his customers’ needs. Many people liked and its popularity has never decreased since it was first made.

Is the Starbucks Hazelnut Bianco latte still available at Starbucks?

Yes, it is. However, it is not available at all Starbucks. It is only available at Starbucks Reserve stores worldwide, making it a rare yet popular menu item, especially for customers in the United States. To get the Hazelnut Bianco latte, you must go to a Starbucks reserve store and order the drink, which in many cases offers to brew the drink right in front of you, unlike other stores where you only get to see the final product. I found this fascinating and enjoyable to be part of the brewing process.

Starbucks Hazelnut Bianco latte Overview

What’s in Starbucks Hazelnut Bianco latte – (ingredients)

Ingredients

What’s in Hazelnut Bianco latte? The ingredients for the Hazelnut Bianco latte have not been given on Starbucks’ official website. This is because the drink is a menu item on the Starbucks reserve menu. However, I did more research and discovered that these are the ingredients that go into the Hazelnut Bianco latte.

Espresso: Starbucks prefers using a roast that is specific for the brewing of espresso. This brew is also available in coffee pod form, which can be used to brew coffee at home. The espresso adds flavor to the drink and gives it the punch of caffeine it needs.
White chocolate: This is where the drink gets most of its sweetness. Even though most people don’t think that white chocolate is real chocolate, I disagree with them because it tastes almost exactly like chocolate; the only difference is the slight bitterness that comes with cocoa solids.
Milk: when making most of its drinks, Starbucks uses 2% skimmed milk which is excellent for most drinks. However, Starbucks has the opportunity to change animal milk to plant-based milk, which will significantly affect the taste of the drink in most cases.
Hazelnut syrup: this syrup adds a nice subtle sweetness to the drink, complementing the white chocolate perfectly. The nutty scent and flavor of the syrup add a great layer of flavor.

Starbucks Hazelnut Bianco latte: sizes, nutrition, caffeine & Calories

Starbucks Hazelnut Bianco latte Ingredients

What sizes are available

At Starbucks, they serve the Hazelnut Bianco latte in these sizes; venti size (24 fl oz), Grande size (16 fl oz), and tall size (12 fl oz). The quantities in each drink may vary slightly since they are made by different baristas who may vary the amounts of each ingredient.

Nutritional facts

The nutritional contents provided below are from the Starbucks website, which may vary significantly from place to place since the latte is made by different baristas who may use different ingredients. Starbucks has received backlash from many members of society for serving unhealthy drinks, but I disagree. The Hazelnut Bianco latte is among the health drink options that Starbucks has to offer.

Calorie Content Number of calories from fat	382 163
Nutrient content (per Grande cup)	% Daily Value
Total fat 17 g Trans fat 0 g Saturated fat 8 g	22% 0 % 42 %
Total carbohydrates 42 g Sugar 37 g Dietary fiber 1 g	17 % 4%
Proteins 13g	–
Cholesterol 34 mg	16 %
Sodium 163 mg	–
Caffeine 138 mg	–

Caffeine content

You cannot make a good latte without a good espresso shot. This is usually in the form of a perfectly brewed espresso shot. However, this comes with a significant amount of caffeine in it. A typical serving of the Hazelnut Bianco latte contains about 138 mg of caffeine which is a significant amount of caffeine for any person, even an avid coffee drinker. Since the Hazelnut Bianco latte has high amounts of caffeine, if you have any underlying conditions, it would be best to ask for your doctor’s opinion before having this drink.

Dairy content

The entire concept of the latte is tied around adding more milk to the drink to cut down on the strength of the used espresso. Hence naturally, lattes have a significant amount of milk, sometimes almost as much as 75% of the entire drink. But if you choose to have yours made with plant-based milk, there will be no dairy.

So, what does Starbucks Hazelnut Bianco latte taste like?

The Starbucks Hazelnut Bianco latte is one of the best-tasting drinks on the Starbucks reserve menu and the entire Starbucks menu. Most of the flavor of this drink comes from the espresso that is used. Starbucks usually uses a dark roast to make the Hazelnut Bianco latte, which gives the drink a subtly bitter flavor that cuts down on the creaminess of the milk perfectly. The white chocolate shaved into the drink adds the right sweetness; however, the chocolate flavor is not as present as I would like. The hazelnut syrup also adds some sweetness and a nice nutty flavor.

Ways to Customize Starbucks Hazelnut Bianco latte at Starbucks – Starbucks HAZELNUT BIANCO LATTE variations.

Since the Hazelnut Bianco latte is a Starbucks reserve menu item, there are not so many aspects about it that can be customized to suit the customers’ preferences perfectly, but here are a few things that can be customized in the Hazelnut Bianco latte. You can have the latte brewed with plant-based milk rather than animal milk. You can also have the latte with sugar-free syrup if you have dietary constraints.

How to make Starbucks Hazelnut Bianco latte at home – Starbucks Hazelnut Bianco latte Copycat Recipe

Starbucks Hazelnut Bianco latte Copycat Recipe

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