Dunkin’ Introduces New Spring Banana Drinks With Unique Brown Spots

For those who can’t resist Dunkin’ and have a fondness for banana-flavored treats, there’s exciting news. Dunkin’ has recently rolled out a new collection of spring beverages, all featuring banana as a key ingredient. With various coffee concoctions that embrace this delightful flavor, there’s a lot to discover. This spring lineup includes everything from espresso drinks to matcha blends, demonstrating a trend of innovative coffee designs.

Dunkin’ has introduced a range of drinks that incorporate banana, showcasing flavors like banana syrup and banana cold foam. This collection features espresso-based beverages, matcha variations, and even a frozen option, all unified by the essence of banana. While the combination of banana flavor and coffee is familiar—thanks in part to the popularity of banana bread—it’s rare to find an entire menu dedicated to this unique flavor pairing. I took the opportunity to sample five of the newly launched beverages and am excited to share my thoughts on each one.

As a fan of bananas and banana-flavored items, I was eager to try the new spring lineup from Dunkin’. I purchased the five available options at my local Dunkin’ and dove into the tasting experience even before leaving the store.

To ensure I could accurately assess each beverage, I sipped water in between to cleanse my palate. I evaluated them based on overall flavor, banana essence, any additional taste enhancements, and sweetness levels.

Dunkin’s spring beverages are now available across the nation, though both variety and pricing can differ by location. The specific duration for which these seasonal drinks will remain on the menu is still unclear. The lineup includes the Banana Puddin’ Cloud Latte for $6.50, Banana Daydream Refreshers at $5.16, Bananarama Iced Matcha for $5.29, Banana Iced Protein Latte priced at $5.99, Banana Shakin’ Espresso at $5.29, Monkey Business Cloud Latte at $6.50, Nutty Banana Cloud Dunkalatte for $6.24, and Banana Frozen Chocolate priced at $5.29.

My local Dunkin’ had only a partial selection available, providing the Banana Puddin’ Cloud Latte, Bananarama Iced Matcha, Banana Shakin’ Espresso, Nutty Banana Cloud Dunkalatte, and Banana Frozen Chocolate. This means I’ll be focusing my review on these specific items.

The Nutty Banana Cloud Dunkalatte stands out as one of the most balanced options. The banana flavor is present but not overwhelming. This drink combines espresso with coffee milk, enhanced by hazelnut syrup and topped with a generous serving of banana cold foam. The fluffy and sweet cold foam harmonizes well with the other flavors.

The hazelnut flavor helps balance the banana syrup, preventing it from being too intense—there’s a reason hazelnut often enhances coffee drinks. I found the espresso flavor to be the most prominent, which I appreciate. A well-crafted espresso drink should highlight its core ingredients without being drowned by excessive sweetness.

As a fan of banana pudding, I was excited to try the Banana Puddin’ Cloud Latte, expecting a delightful treat inspired by the classic dessert. This drink features espresso, vanilla custard, and banana flavors, all topped with a layer of banana cold foam. However, it fell short of delivering the anticipated pudding experience.

While it’s not a bad drink, it lacks the rich, creamy flavors of banana pudding. The drink is mild and creamy but fails to capture the essence of banana pudding, turning out to be a simple banana-flavored latte rather than the indulgent dessert-inspired treat I hoped for.

Matcha is a personal favorite of mine, and I usually find it hard to resist ordering it whenever it’s available. Dunkin’s Bananarama Iced Matcha features a matcha tea base combined with vanilla custard and banana flavors, usually incorporating three pumps of banana syrup. I would likely request fewer pumps to better balance the flavors.

Overall, the drink is enjoyable, showcasing the earthy notes of matcha along with its characteristic hue and frothy top. However, I think substituting banana syrup with a layer of banana cold foam could create a more delightful blend, reducing the intensity of the banana flavor.

Shaken espressos have surged in popularity due to their bold simplicity and refreshing flavor. When I learned that Dunkin’ was offering a Banana Shakin’ Espresso, my excitement was palpable. This drink consists of two shots of espresso, banana syrup, and oat milk, all shaken to create a frothy delight.

Regrettably, I found this beverage to be disappointing. Despite the promise of a smooth, rich flavor typical of a good shaken espresso, this drink failed to deliver, overshadowed by an overwhelming banana flavor that detracted from the coffee experience.

Upon discovering the Banana Frozen Chocolate on Dunkin’s spring menu, I was initially enthusiastic, recalling delightful experiences with similar treats. Unfortunately, this particular offering did not meet expectations. While the concept of blending banana and chocolate sounds delectable, the execution left much to be desired.

The flavors appeared muddled, with a pronounced banana taste overshadowing any chocolate notes, despite the drizzle of chocolate intended to enhance it. Overall, it was an unsatisfactory attempt, failing to deliver the expected sweet treat experience.

Overall, the new Dunkin’ spring coffee and tea drinks did not quite meet my expectations. If I were to revisit any of them, I would only choose the Bananarama Iced Matcha and the Nutty Banana Cloud Dunkalatte; both would benefit from adjustments like using lower-fat milk and less banana syrup.

Dunkin’ aimed for a banana-themed spring menu, but the execution often resulted in overly sweet drinks that lost their appeal after the first sip. While there’s potential to enhance these offerings with some tweaks, I wouldn’t hurry to try these new banana beverages in their current form.