FIRST IMPRESSIONS: An Introduction
In honor of Valentine’s day coming up next week, I decided to try the Iced Cocoa Mocha Signature Latte with Oatmilk. My normal drink at Dunkin’ is usually much sweeter than a latte, so I was nervous to try this one. However, I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was and drank it faster than I drink my normal coffee – As per usual, I am sad this drink is seasonal because it is SO good.
As for the Cupid’s Donut, this rightfully-named donut had me falling in love! Scroll down to the Bonus Section to see just what makes this donut so lovable.
LATTE CONTENTS: A Breakdown
This latte starts with the perfect amount of chocolate syrup at the bottom, followed by the latte and your favorite milk, topped with whipped cream and chocolate dust. The chocolate syrup nicely balances out the notorious bitterness of the espresso and the perfect hint of sweetness, fitting for Valentine’s Day. Now on to a more detailed description of this lovely drink!
THE REVIEW: The Iced Cocoa Mocha Signature Latte
I will review the most important components of the coffee on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 signifying a poor rating for that component, and 10 as a perfect rating. Lastly, I will explain my reasoning, add the points up and give my overall recommendation for the drink!
BITTERNESS: 6.5
SWEETNESS: 6.5
FLAVOR: 8.0
AFTERTASTE: 8.0
BALANCE: 8.5
LOVE OR HEARTBREAK?: Final Thoughts on the Cocoa Mocha Latte
While the bitterness and sweetness of this latte are subtle, it provides an almost perfect balance of the present but not overpowering taste of espresso, with the hint of chocolate to make you keep sipping. The flavor of this coffee is perfect for a person who loves the taste of the coffee beans without feeling overpowered with bitterness. The chocolate sauce enhances the flavor of the normal latte to one that is just sweet enough to make it perfect for Valentine’s! And, of course, the experience of drinking coffee doesn’t just end at the moment you take a sip. The aftertaste is just as pleasant as the drink, with the signature Dunkin’ coffee beans leaving you feeling not only satisfied with the flavor but energized for your day with the help of the espresso.
Therefore, I say TRY IT! Even if you aren’t a fan of Valentine’s, this drink is perfect for anyone who loves a good espresso with a perfect dose of sweetness.
BONUS FOR THE DONUT LOVERS: The Cupid’s Donut
There is nothing wrong with this donut– It is a strawberry frosted heart topped with pink and white sprinkles with a boston creme filling. The flavors of the boston creme paired with the strawberry frosted is a surprisingly good combination, with the sprinkles adding a nice texture to top it all off. If strawberry frosted isn’t your thing, there is also a chocolate frosted option. I highly recommend the Cupid’s Donut! 10/10.
Next week, come back for another new drink, new review!
