If you are looking to wake yourself up on these chilly January mornings or you want a pick-me-up to beat the afternoon slump, then Dunkin' Donuts might have an answer for you. Dunkin’ has launched StrongBrew, a vanilla iced coffee they say is "crafted to meet the needs of health-conscious and fitness-focused customers".
The iced coffee is made with sugar-free vanilla syrup and skimmed milk and is marketed as having 20g of protein for people who are setting health-conscious goals in 2025. Our writers tried the new coffee and we thought it easily rivals Costa and Starbucks.
Lottie Gibbons said: "I was pleasantly surprised by Dunkin's new StrongBrew. As someone who has always enjoyed iced coffee, especially the vanilla flavour, I tend to be mindful of the sugar content in flavoured syrups. "When I tried Dunkin's StrongBrew, I was amazed to discover that the vanilla flavouring is completely sugar-free. Despite this, it didn’t taste artificial and was perfectly sweet, satisfying my sweet tooth without feeling overly indulgent.
"I was initially sceptical about the 20g of protein in the drink. In my experience, protein powders in cold beverages can sometimes leave a chalky texture if not blended properly. However, Dunkin's StrongBrew was impressively smooth, with no trace of grittiness.
"Overall, I was thoroughly impressed by StrongBrew. It's a game-changer, and I wouldn’t hesitate to choose it over similar offerings from Starbucks or Costa Coffee.". Rebecca Koncienzcy said: "I am not always an iced coffee fan, but this is smooth and strong. Make that very strong. It has a very rich flavour and no bitter aftertaste. And did I mention it is strong? With one sip it was like having a coffee shot, I am not sure I am going to be able to sleep tonight despite drinking the Dunkin's StrongBrew at lunchtime. This caffeine punch is for hardcore coffee fans or people who really need a pick-me-up.
