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Swedish oat milk company Oatly has teamed up with Nestlé-owned coffee giant Nespresso, to launch a limited-edition line of oat milk coffee capsules internationally.

The capsules, made exclusively for Nespresso Vertuo coffee machines, contain a ‘creamy, biscuity and indulgent’ blend of roasted and ground coffee beans crafted especially for Oatly’s Barista Edition oat drink.

In a statement announcing the launch, the brands said the blend displays strong cereal and sweet aromatics, complemented by a smooth texture, low bitterness and light body.

The partnership follows an increasing interest in alternatives to cow’s milk for taste, ethical, environmental and dietary reasons, with oat becoming one of the most popular dairy-free choices.

Nespresso said the launch responds to research showing that one in two American and European consumers now use plant-based milks, as well as two-thirds of all consumers in the Asia-Pacific and Latin American region.

Toby Weedon, barista development director at Oatly, said: “Thanks to its neutral taste, Oatly Barista Edition brings out the best flavour in coffee. It’s why it is used by professional baristas and embraced by coffee enthusiasts all over the world.”

He added: “We’re delighted to have worked with the experts at Nespresso to finally bring to market a coffee capsule that was tried and tested, especially for the millions of oat drink lovers out there”.

Nespresso’s Oatly Barista Edition coffee officially launches today (28 January 2025) in more than 15 countries including the UK, US, China and Australia. The blend is available through Nespresso’s official channels, online and in Nespresso boutiques around the world for a limited time.

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