"Yes, it's true! In a world where protein powders and boosters have creeped into our most common, beloved foods (pancakes, cookies, and chips, to name a few), Starbucks hopped on the protein train and released protein lattes and cold brews on September 29, 2025, and the internet has been talking about them since. The drinks feature whey protein isolate, which is unflavored, gluten-free, and derived from cow's milk."
"Not gonna lie, I was nervous to try these drinks because any type of food or drink that incorporates some form of protein powder is something I eye with suspicion simply because sometimes...they just straight-up don't taste good. However, I wandered through the Starbucks drive-thru with an open mind, thinking about how happy my small intestine would be to see some extra protein in there."
Starbucks launched protein lattes and protein cold brews on September 29, 2025, using whey protein isolate that is unflavored, gluten-free, and derived from cow's milk. The lineup includes Protein Matcha Latte, Vanilla Protein Latte (with sugar-free vanilla option), Iced Banana Cream Protein Matcha, Chocolate Cream Protein Cold Brew, and Iced Vanilla Cream Protein Latte. One tester sampled the two protein cold brews plus the Iced Vanilla Protein Latte and the Iced Vanilla Cream Protein Latte to evaluate taste and texture. The Iced Vanilla Protein Latte combines espresso, protein-boosted milk, and vanilla syrup and delivers up to 29 grams of protein in an iced grande. The tester expressed initial skepticism about protein-mix taste but approached the sampling with an open mind.
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