If there was an intersection the place espresso and toffee met, you’d discover me within the center, impatiently ready for waves of espresso and the butter/sugar confection to crash into me. Earlier than Ben & Jerry’s ruined it, its Espresso Heath Bar Crunch was my go-to ice cream, and I make batches of my very own espresso toffee a number of occasions a yr. Espresso and toffee play properly collectively past simply rhyming, and Dunkin’ is right here to reap the benefits of that with its new Brown Butter Toffee Latte. The winter menu drink options your milk of alternative plus “daring espresso and refined brown butter and toffee taste notes.”
Once I eliminated the lid on the new model, I used to be briefly thrown off by a weird orange hue across the edges till I noticed this was the results of sprinkles that had melted into the drink. It undoubtedly captures the aroma of toffee, and the flavour is wealthy and buttery with the latter being nearly a bit of startling at occasions. Browned butter is scrumptious, however right here and there, I obtained a sip that just about appeared like I used to be simply consuming browned butter. It isn’t essentially off-putting, but when anybody requested, you’d definitely don’t have any bother figuring out what that taste is. Apparently, Dunkin’ and I don’t have the identical definition of “refined.”
We additionally differ on the phrase “daring” as a result of I want the espresso was extra current right here. Whereas packing a good quantity of sugar, the sweetness isn’t completely overwhelming for me. However I feel it might be higher balanced with a stronger espresso aspect or possibly a bit extra molasses taste for depth and bitterness. Total although, these are minor quibbles as a result of the toffee taste is properly executed, and the drink has a toasty, wintery vibe that’ll assist consolation you on this post-holiday time while you’re pressured to throw out your Christmas tree.
The iced latte is creamier and extra gentle tasting which may be good or dangerous relying on how a lot you benefit from the two most important flavors right here. It doesn’t smack me within the face with browned butter the way in which the new model typically did; right here, it’s extra refined. The toffee scent continues to be sturdy, however the style is toned down a bit. Unsure in case you love toffee, however can get on board with caramel issues? I’d go the iced route.
Each scorching and iced drink like dessert drinks and fewer like your morning espresso. Neither achieves the very best ranges {that a} espresso/toffee pairing can, however in case you’re searching for a candy approach to usher in January, I don’t suppose you’ll be disillusioned in these cozy lattes.
Bought Value: $4.29 (scorching), $4.69 (iced)
Dimension: Medium
Ranking: 8 out of 10 (scorching), 7 out of 10 (iced)
Vitamin Details: (Medium scorching with complete milk) 280 energy, 9 grams of complete fats, 5 grams of saturated fats, 0 grams of trans fats, 25 milligrams of ldl cholesterol, 140 milligrams of sodium, 40 grams of complete carbs, 0 grams of dietary fiber, 37 grams of complete sugar (24 grams of added sugar), and 9 grams of protein. (Medium iced with complete milk) 280 energy, 9 grams of complete fats, 5 grams of saturated fats, 0 grams of trans fats, 25 milligrams of ldl cholesterol, 150 milligrams of sodium, 40 grams of complete carbs, 0 grams of dietary fiber, 37 grams of complete sugar (24 grams of added sugar), and 9 grams of protein.
