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Ready-to-drink brand Nolo has launched what it claims is the UK’s first decaf cold brew oat latte, combining speciality-grade taste with functional prebiotic benefits.

The launch marks two category firsts for the brand: a ready-to-drink decaf cold brew designed to match the flavour profile of caffeinated speciality coffee, and a coffee product delivering 6.75g of plant fibre per can, around 20% of an adult’s recommended daily intake.

The functional element comes from Nolo’s proprietary prebiotic blend of Jerusalem artichoke and citrus fibre. The brand says the formulation delivers more fibre than many functional sodas currently on the market, while also contributing to the drink’s creamy mouthfeel.

Nolo’s Decaf Cold Brew Oat Latte contains no added sugar or sweeteners, with less than a teaspoon of naturally occurring sugars from oat milk. The drink is plant-based, dairy-free and contains 65 calories per can.

“We wanted a decaf that was both an upgrade in taste and a functional boost,” said co-founder Binky Felstead. “Nothing like that existed, so we made it.”

The product launches in two flavours, Classic and Caramel Swirl, and is currently available direct-to-consumer via wearenolo.com. An introductory bundle is priced at £39.99 for two 12-packs, one of each flavour.

Nolo is now seeking premium retail, grocery and speciality coffee listings, positioning the product for consumers looking for convenience, functional benefits and high-quality flavour without the caffeine hit.

Founded by brothers Max and Pierre Darnton alongside Felstead, Martin Franklin and Tanner Johnston, Nolo is targeting coffee drinkers who enjoy the ritual and taste of coffee but want greater control over their caffeine intake.