Welcome back coffee lovers! Time for another blog about coffee!

Do you ever want to be risky and try something new, but end up sticking with the usual? I do that all the time. That is why this week is going to be about my usual drink from Dunkin’ Donuts: an iced coffee with a swirl of french vanilla.

When coffee became a frequent drink in my life, Starbucks was the only place I would get my coffee from. My sister became an avid coffee drinker around the same time as me, but the only place she would want coffee from was Dunkin’. Whenever we both wanted coffee, we would argue, but because I’m good at getting my way with her, we always went to Starbucks. One day I was feeling nice, so we went to Dunkin’ Donuts. Being nice that one day was actually one of the best things I’ve done because I found another place that had quality coffee. Although I haven’t changed up my coffee order from Dunkin’, the place is still pretty decent.

I’ve found myself going to Dunkin’ Donuts more often and that’s partly because it’s so much cheaper than other places. For example, during happy hours, iced coffee is only ninety-nine cents! Talk about a good deal! The drink I get is pretty great too, though. From the first time I went to now, I always have ordered an iced coffee with cream and sugar and a swirl of french vanilla. French vanilla is my go-to flavor because it adds a creamy flavor and enhances the drink. The cream and sugar creates flavor, so the coffee taste doesn’t dominate. Mixing all of these creates a drink that isn’t too sweet and not too bitter. Although you could have this drink without the cream and sugar, I think it just makes the drink better overall. It might be unhealthy, but we’re here for a good time, not a long time, so it’s worth it.

Even if french vanilla isn’t your go-to flavor, Dunkin’ offers a variety of other flavors, such as caramel, hazelnut, and mocha. You can even add flavored shots. Basically, you can make this iced coffee your own drink. I recommend getting this drink, especially on warmer days. It’s a great drink that will help you stay cool! If this seems like a drink for you, find the closest Dunkin’ Donuts as soon as possible!

What’s up coffee lovers! Well, I’m assuming you love coffee since you’re reading this blog that’s clearly about coffee, hence the title. Let me tell you, I’ve been hooked on coffee from such a young age and have no regrets, even though that’s most likely the reason why I’m so short, but it’s worth it. That’s beside the point because I am here to talk about different types of coffees I’ve had around Illinois. Get ready to read this week’s blog that is solely dedicated to McDonald’s iced caramel macchiato.

First off, if you don’t know what an iced caramel macchiato is, stop reading and go buy one. However, if you’re broke like me and can’t get one right now, let me tell you about it. Basically, this macchiato is made with espresso and mixed with milk, ice, and caramel. The espresso can make the the drink have a strong coffee taste, so having the caramel adds flavor, creating a sweet drink. When you first get it, the caramel is leveled on top of the milk, so in order to get the best flavor, I recommend mixing the caramel around. Once the caramel is mixed, the drink is ready to enjoy.

Even though I think this drink is great now, my first experience with McDonald’s macchiato did not have me feeling that way. Let me tell you, the only reason I tried this drink was because my friend bought me one. Of course, I was skeptical at first because I get this exact drink at Starbucks, so it was going to be hard to meet my expectations. I had my first sip of it and it was trash. Not to hate on the coffee or anything, but it was just so bitter and you could only taste the caramel part. I don’t know about you, but I like a balance of flavors in my drinks. Unfortunately, I didn’t have the heart to tell my friend that I didn’t like it which resulted in him buying me another one the next day. But get this, it was in an even bigger cup, so I had more to drink of what I thought was a terrible drink. However, the macchiato that day tasted better! The flavors were mixed in together, so one flavor didn’t dominate the other. It was as if this was a completely different drink!

Honestly, I’m so used to Starbucks coffee that my mindset going into getting the McDonald’s coffee could’ve caused me to not like it at first, or McDonald’s could’ve been having a bad coffee day, but whatever it was, it didn’t ruin the drink for me after all. I still get the macchiato from McDonald’s to this day, and it tastes great every time. Listen, almost every town has a McDonald’s, so if you need some coffee to start your day, get this macchiato. It tastes great and keeps you awake. What’s better than that?

Thanks for joining me!

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton