Horchata Cold Brew with Oatly

This is cold brew coffee that borrows its flavor profile from horchata, the Mexican drink made with rice, cinnamon, and sugar. Instead of starting with rice water, Stumptown starts with their cold brew concentrate and blends it with Oatly oat milk and a spice blend that brings warmth without turning the bottle into a dessert.

The result is something between coffee and a lightly sweetened beverage. You get the caffeine and the smooth, low-acid character of cold brew, but the oat milk softens the edges and adds body. The spices—typically cinnamon and sometimes vanilla—sit in the background, noticeable but not loud. It is sweet, but not syrupy, and the spice notes register as warming rather than sharp.

This is a grab-and-go option. The bottle is shelf-stable until opened, so you can keep a few in the pantry or a bag. No shaking required, no pouring over ice unless you want to stretch it. It works as an afternoon pick-me-up when you want something more interesting than plain iced coffee but do not want to stop for a blended drink.

The oat milk base makes it naturally dairy-free and gives it a creamy texture without the heaviness of cream or the thinness of nut milk. If you have tried horchata and liked the idea but found it too rich, this version dials back the sweetness and adds the structure of coffee. If you drink cold brew regularly and want something that feels like a treat without crossing into milkshake territory, this is the bottle to reach for.