I drank the Dunkin’ Cereal N’ Milk Latte so you don’t have to
The new Cereal N' Milk Latte from Dunkin' tastes like Lucky Charms with a distant afternote of the espresso that makes this technically a "latte."
This drink is a dream for people who enjoy gimmicky flavors and don't like the taste of coffee. It does a good job of capturing the magic of a bowl of milk that once housed a bowl of Lucky Charms.
Whatever shenanigans Dunkin' is pulling behind the scenes to get that "Cereal N' Milk" flavor is working. It takes whatever coffee taste this drink once had and punts it over the rainbow. It lands wherever the Lucky Charms mascot runs whenever hordes of sugar-addicted children chase him.
Dunkin' Cereal N' Milk Latte | Review
Released as part of Dunkin's new fall menu, this drink is an attempt to latch onto the popular "cereal milk" flavor trend. The goal is to simulate the experience of eating a bowl of cereal, where the milk is infused with the flavor of the breakfast cereal that essentially steeps in it.
While the name suggests a general "cereal and milk" vibe, it's pretty clear that Dunkin' was gunning for a flavor inspired by Lucky Charms.
The Dunkin' website describes that coffee as having "marshmallow-cereal flavor." It also notes that the drink uses "cereal milk made with real cereal."
Here's the thing: "Real cereal" is one of those phrases that sounds reassuring but doesn't actually mean anything.
It's like calling Rob Schneider an "award-winning actor." Was it the 2005 Razzie Award for Worst Actor for his leading role in " Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo ?" Yes, but technically it's an award.
Heck, if Cheez Whiz can legally say it's made with "real cheese," then the word "real" basically means nothing when it comes to food.
What does it taste like?
When you take a sip, you're hit with a cloudy wash of marshmallow-laden sweetness. It's similar to the flavor of Lucky Charms, distilled into an opaque, milky whirl.
This drink falls in line with most of Dunkin's flashy novelty flavors. It's a boisterous salvo of colorful flavorings that the consumer will either love or be put off by.
This reminded me of the Dunkalatte , which used coffee milk instead of regular milk.
The taste leans quite sweet, with a little bit of that grittiness you get when eating a bowl of Lucky Charms. But it's not overly heavy.
So is it any good?
Yes. I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. The "cereal milk" flavor checks all the boxes I was hoping it would.
The final word
Whenever a restaurant or corporation trots out a breakfast cereal-flavored product, it's common for them to brand it as "nostalgic." In this case, Dunkin' brands it as a drink that tastes like "childhood" and "Saturday mornings."
I don't like your tone, Dunkin'. It sounds like you're judging me.
What, the only time people are allowed to eat breakfast cereal is on Saturday mornings as a child?
Listen, Dunkin'. I'm an adult with bills to pay and a health insurance benefits package I still don't fully understand. If I want to eat a salad bowl full of Golden Graham for dinner tonight, there's nothing you can do to stop me.
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