I'm starting to think I just don't like pumpkin flavored coffee, because this is deja brew all over again. I mean, I don't really gravitate towards coffee in general, but I'm starting to notice I like pumpkin spice lattes and cold brews even less than plain old black coffee. Wasn't a fan of Trader Joe's Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate. But then again, Sonia wasn't either.
I like this product just a little more than I liked that Trader Joe's offering, but I still wouldn't buy it again. Sonia is just a tad more positive about it than I am, but she still gives it a solid "meh." She likes the coffee and cream elements, but she says she tastes something metallic, while I detect something akin to plastic. The pumpkin spice isn't overwhelming here, which we both agree is a good thing.
I never realized it before, but a lot of canned coffee beverages actually contain nitrous oxide. It's the same chemical compound junkies use when huffing whippits and it's also known as NOS when used for a burst of torque and horsepower in your souped up Mazda RX-7 during illegal street races. I guess there are varying levels of purity that distinguish one version from the others, but yep, it's basically all the same stuff. Who knew?
$2.99 for a 9 oz can. Available at Trader Joe's but not exclusively at Trader Joe's. I, personally, wouldn't buy it again, but I know this stuff is quite popular. If you like it, let us know in the comments below. I'll throw out five out of ten stars for La Colombe Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Draft Latte. The beautiful wifey will go with six and a half out of ten.
Sonia's score: 6.5 out of 10.
Nathan's score: 5 out of 10.
Nathan's score: 5 out of 10.
Oh my gosh. I personally love this canned drink. I actually stocked up on it because my daughter and I both love it. Where we live, the weather is moderate. The cold pumpkin coffee taste is a perfect way to bring in a warm fall here in Virginia. I think the taste is really nice and creamy. But I like all of the La Colombe canned drinks honestly.
ReplyDeleteIt's very popular, so we know a lot of folks out there like it quite a bit. As much as I enjoy some pumpkin spice products, I have yet to find a coffee drink that I like. I'm actually surprised Sonia isn't really into it either.
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