I thought this Toffee Hazelnut Oat Latte was another interesting drink by Luckin for the festive season. Starbucks has its usually similarly named Toffee Nut Latte, but I thought the oat milk replacement was interesting as oat milk tends to have a nuttier quality as it is, so I was curious to try how it was with toffee and hazelnut.
It was pleasant overall - I could taste the sweet fragrant hazelnut syrup which is similar to vanilla. And the toffee taste was prominent. I also felt the coffee taste was stronger than what I remembered of Starbucks' version.
But to nitpick, I personally felt that dairy milk would be nicer. Oat milk is already nutty, and while the hazelnut syrup adds a roundness via its sweet vanilla fragrance, the woodiness of the hazelnut overemphasises the woodiness of the oat milk and coffee combi, which leaves a gap where the creaminess of dairy normally sits.
Nonetheless, because it's not as creamy or rich, it is a lighter drink overall, especially if you opt out of the whipped cream. The type you could guzzle more if you ignore the sweetness, which some people may like. And since the flavours were well executed, I thought it was a good drink overall.
I had the least sweet version, but I thought it was just a tad too sweet. It felt like a 30-50% sugar level at bubble tea stores. Still, it's not too bad already compared to other chains. The toffee syrup also seems to settle to the bottom, so don't stir if you prefer it less sweet.
Verdict: If you prefer less rich drinks and lots of nutty flavor, this would be a great choice. (I also thought the Christmas motifs on the cup and paper bag were nice visual touches that enhance the festive mood.)
Also, check out this review of the Little Butter Latte, Luckin's other festive drink.
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