"Like all of the other protein drinks on the menu, the Vanilla Protein Latte is made with a protein milk that contains around 20 grams of protein per serving. The milk can be used in any of the Dutch Bros coffee drinks, but we really had high hopes for this version. Made with two shots of espresso, vanilla syrup, and the aforementioned fancy milk, it sounded deliciously promising, but the sweetness level was off the charts, and the flavor was one-dimensional."
"The aroma was great and the first sip pleasing, but it was all just too much as time went on. Our tester appreciated the smooth texture of the coffee, and they couldn't detect any hint of the added casein in the milk, but they just didn't enjoy it overall. The latte was perfectly drinkable, it just wasn't the best of the bunch, and it was too dessert-like to enjoy first thing in the morning."
"Some online reviewers have had similar experiences with the drink. One TikTok user gave it a six out of 10 rating, saying that the vanilla flavor was too "plain." Another noted that the taste of the espresso gets slightly lost in the milk, saying, "It's definitely not as strong as I would like but it's still good." Someone who did a Dutch Bros versus Starbucks protein drink analysis said she liked the flavor, but she felt she could taste the casein in the milk."
Dutch Bros offers a Vanilla Protein Latte made with a protein milk containing about 20 grams of protein per serving. The drink combines two shots of espresso, vanilla syrup, and the protein milk. Initial aroma and first sip are pleasing with a smooth texture and no obvious casein flavor. Sweetness level is very high and the overall flavor is described as one-dimensional and dessert-like, which can overpower the espresso. Online reviewers reported mixed reactions: some found the vanilla plain, others noted muted espresso or a detectable casein taste. Despite critiques, many customers still enjoy the Vanilla Protein Latte.
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