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The Starbucks Matcha Skeptics Should Try First Took The Top Spot In Our Ranking

staff@tastingtable.com (Sara Klimek) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0000

With an entire lineup of iced matcha drinks to try at Starbucks, we've done the legwork of tasting all of them. Here's which drink came out on top.

The Most Overpriced Drink At 7 Coffee Chains

staff@tastingtable.com (Ayomari) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0000

Despite the price, most of us are not willing to give up on coffee, but we can help by highlighting some truly overpriced coffee chain options.

Dunkin' Can't Tell Quality From Quantity With Its Latest Round Of Summer Drinks

staff@tastingtable.com (Hunter Wren Miele) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:39:40 +0000

Dunkin' released 16 new drinks, and we tried them all. From fruity concoctions to lattes inspired by the chain's home state, here's our opinion on every one.

There's A Better Way To Customize Starbucks Drinks Without Frustrating Everyone Behind You

staff@tastingtable.com (James Andersen) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000

The ability to go wild and customize any order is one of the best things about Starbucks. Here's how to get detailed without causing a line to form.

Here Are The 9 Best New Items At Dunkin' In 2026 So Far

staff@tastingtable.com (Samantha Maxwell) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0000

Dunkin' has offered plenty of new menu items throughout this year, so we highlighted the fast food chain's greatest releases thus far in 2026.

10 Discontinued Dunkin' Drinks We May Never Enjoy Again

staff@tastingtable.com (Samantha Maxwell) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:20:00 +0000

It can be sad to see a favorite drink leave the menu, and unfortunately, Dunkin' seems to do that a lot. Here are some drinks we doubt will return.

6 Most Overpriced Coffee Chains In 2026

staff@tastingtable.com (Amy Bell) — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:20:00 +0000

If you want to stop somewhere for a cup of coffee, or maybe something fancier, you might pay a pretty penny. These coffee chains are very overpriced.

What Does Starbucks Do With Mobile Orders That Are Never Picked Up?

staff@tastingtable.com (Rosie Govin) — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:10:00 +0000

Starbucks employees can't leave drinks on the counter all day. So what do they do with drinks that don't get picked up?

I Tried Dunkin's 4th Of July Drinks. Here's What Sparkled — And What Fizzled

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:47:22 +0000

Dunkin' is celebrating Independence Day with a release of 11 new beverages. These drinks run the gamut from frozen treats to coffee, tea, and Refreshers.

The 9 Worst Starbucks Frappuccinos Of All Time

staff@tastingtable.com (Annie Fitzgerald-Chambers) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:20:00 +0000

The famed sweet treat has plenty of fans, but Starbucks' Frapps have had a few misses. Here are the worst Starbucks Frappuccinos of all time.

Every Iced Starbucks Matcha Drink, Ranked

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:20:00 +0000

With so many iced matcha drinks gracing the Starbucks menu as of June 2026, we decided to try and rank each iced matcha beverage from the chain.

Panera (Mostly) Finds Redemption With Its 2026 Summer Menu

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:53:25 +0000

Panera's new summer menu includes bowls, coffees, and more. We tried each item so you don't have to. Here's what's worth a try, and what's worth leaving alone.

I Tried Tim Hortons' New Summer Drinks, And I'll Be Sugar Buzzed For Days

staff@tastingtable.com (Dora Nuss-Warren) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:13:19 +0000

Tim Hortons' newest summer menu items are here. We tried them to see which ones were worth ordering. Here are our thoughts.

I Tried Starbucks' Blue Coconut Drinks, And One Stole The Show

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:32:14 +0000

Starbucks' new Iced Blue Coconut Matcha and Blue Coconut Refresher are here, but are they worth ordering? We tried them to find out.

The Largely Forgotten Donut Chain That Had A Family Feud With Dunkin'

staff@tastingtable.com (Allison Forsyth) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Very few donut shops outshine Dunkin'. But did you know that Dunkin's origin story includes this largely forgotten donut shop that was spawned by a family feud?

The Starbucks Hair Color Rule Employees Must Follow

staff@tastingtable.com (Lindsey Reynolds) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Starbucks has specific appearance guidelines, including rules on types of hair color, that employees must follow while working on the floor.

Beloved Since The '90s, This Regional Coffee Chain Is Worth A Stop In The Midwest

staff@tastingtable.com (Michelle Welsch) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000

If you're a fan of creative coffee drinks, Biggby Coffee has some of the best in America. We explore the history and menu of this chain favorite.

7 Delicious Dunkin' Iced Coffee Hacks

staff@tastingtable.com (Samantha Maxwell) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:20:00 +0000

The iced coffee customization options are endless at Dunkin'. Whether you're craving a unique flavor or want to avoid a watery taste, there's a hack for that.

The Starbucks Cake Pop You Should Avoid — It Looks Better Than It Tastes

staff@tastingtable.com (Deb Kavis) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000

While this Starbucks cake pop is a real leap in the cute department, unfortunately the taste and texture don't quite measure up to its adorable design.

This Coffee Chain Is Behind One Of The Biggest Closures Of 2026 So Far

staff@tastingtable.com (Julia Holland) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Coffee lovers be warned, one of the nation's favorite brands has closed several shops across the country in 2026 - and more closures may be underway.