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One Of Dunkin's Best New Items Of 2026 So Far Is Based On A Nostalgic Summertime Treat

staff@tastingtable.com (Michelle Welsch) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

The Dunkin' menu has been full of surprises in 2026, but it's best summer menu item is one that's oddly familiar - reimagining a frozen treat in donut form.

5 Ordering Tips To Get The Best Starbucks Caramel Macchiato

staff@tastingtable.com (Allison Forsyth) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0000

The Starbucks Caramel Macchiato is an icon for good reason. We believe you can improve on an already good thing through creative swaps and additions.

Say Goodbye To The Iced Capp — This Tim Hortons Cold Drink Takes The Crown For Best

staff@tastingtable.com (Holly Tishfield) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Tim Hortons' Iced Capp has long been a favorite among customers, but another cold drink outshines it with richer flavor and a smoother finish.

10 Krispy Kreme Coffee Drinks, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@tastingtable.com (Megan Hageman) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:20:00 +0000

Since Krispy Kreme has made efforts to expand its coffee-centric beverage options, we decided to try and rank 10 different coffee drinks from the chain.

It's A Good Thing Dunkin's Latest Refresher Tastes Like Pepto-Bismol, Because I Might Get Sick

staff@tastingtable.com (Hunter Wren Miele) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:17:22 +0000

Dunkin' has dropped yet another collab, but we can't say it was a good one. Here's what we thought of the new Dunkin' Parke Daydream Refresher.

The 13 Best New Items At Starbucks In 2026 (So Far)

staff@tastingtable.com (Jaimie Mackey) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Starbucks has been consistently bringing new items to its menu since it opened its first store in 1971 - and these are the best of 2026 so far.

Starbucks' New Blended Energy Refreshers And Matcha Lemonade Were Made For Instagram 1st And Drinking 2nd

staff@tastingtable.com (Emily Hunt) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:24:35 +0000

Starbucks has yet again unveiled a new drink lineup, but are any of those bevvys worth sipping? We tried four new menu items to find out.

9 Tim Hortons Cold Drinks, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@tastingtable.com (Annie Fitzgerald-Chambers) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:20:00 +0000

Tim Hortons offers tons of refreshing cold drinks. We tasted nine of its options and ranked them from worst to best based on their flavor.

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.