The Disappointing Reality Behind Dunkin's Cold Foam - Tasting Table

""This is literally the only reason I go to Starbucks over Dunkin. The cold foam," wrote one Redditor, proving that the whipped topping is the deciding factor for some customers. Starbucks' cold foam - added to everything from iced coffee and matcha to frappuccinos - also has the advantage over Dunkin's because it's made to order and can be customized with different flavors and milk alternatives. Unlike Dunkin', Starbucks also offers a non-dairy cold foam that makes the topping more adaptable to different diets."

"But the cold foam might be one of the biggest. While it's widely known that Starbucks whips its cold foam up fresh, following a simple three-ingredient ratio that makes it easy to replicate at home, Dunkin's frothy topping allegedly comes pre-canned. Supplied by Reddi-wip in cans labelled "Sweet Foam," it's safe to say that the pre-made whip ranks below Starbucks' freshly made version."

"Despite many customers' preference for Starbucks' cold foam, Dunkin's premade version isn't a dealbreaker everyone. Some coffee fans even prefer it. "Whether it's from a can or not is irrelevant to me, Dunkin's cold foam is good," one Redditor wrote. "I do not get cold foam at Starbucks. I just don't like it." Considering the fact that Dunkin's drinks are also generally cheaper, depending on the location, the fact that the chain's cold foam comes from a can is inconsequential to some."

Starbucks whips cold foam fresh to order using a simple three-ingredient ratio and offers customizable flavors and milk alternatives, including a non-dairy cold foam. Dunkin' reportedly uses pre-canned Reddi-wip labeled "Sweet Foam" for its frothy topping. Some customers prefer Starbucks' freshly made foam for taste and customization, while others find Dunkin's premade foam acceptable or preferable. Dunkin' drinks are generally cheaper, and its cold foam is designed to slowly melt into the beverage. Freshly made foam can vary in taste and consistency between drinks. Perception of foam quality influences customer choice of coffee chain.

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