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Dunkin’ Bids Farewell to This Nondairy Milk and These Drinks

Author Kayla Morgan

Dunkin’ is set to remove coconut milk from its U.S. locations by the end of the year. Despite bidding farewell to coconut milk in 2023, Dunkin’ assured customers of upcoming beverage innovations in 2024.

As reported by Nations Restaurant News, a Dunkin’ spokesperson stated, “New and exciting beverage innovations are on the horizon in 2024 to provide guests with a growing variety of both coffee and non-coffee drinks to enjoy.”

While coconut milk will no longer be an option, customers can still savor their favorite Dunkin’ drinks with alternative nondairy substitutes like almond and oat milk. Unfortunately, the removal of coconut milk spells the end for the Coconut Refreshers lineup, featuring colorful drinks that combine coconut milk and flavored iced tea. However, Refreshers can still be ordered with a green tea base.

Dunkin’s decision to reduce its plant-based dairy alternatives.

The reason behind Dunkin’s decision to reduce its plant-based dairy alternatives remains unknown. One industry analyst, Rober Byrne from Technomic, a food service consulting company, suggested that the move might be due to the higher cost of coconut milk or its relative unpopularity compared to other nondairy options. Byrne told CNN, “Coconut milk is ‘the most expensive nondairy’ option.”

Coconut milk now joins the menu graveyard alongside the Dunkaccino, which Dunkin’ removed earlier this year. The Dunkaccino was discreetly removed from the coffee chain’s menus, ending its more than two-decade tenure as the drink that combined coffee and hot chocolate.

Introduced as the third nondairy option in late April 2021, coconut milk debuted with the Coconut Refreshers and a Coconut Milk Iced Latte. Jill Nelson, Dunkin’s vice president of marketing and culinary, expressed excitement at the time, saying, “The start of the summer season is the perfect time to expand our menu with coconut milk, another exciting nondairy choice for our guests. Dunkin’ is crafting the coolest coconut milk beverages to keep our guests refreshed and running, throughout summer and all year long.”

13 Quirky Coffee Cups You’ll Want To Add To Your Collection

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If you’re like me, it’s hard to resist a cool coffee cup when you find one while traveling. On a trip to Vegas, I had breakfast at a diner called Blueberry Hill and their retro mugs just spoke to me. Next thing you know, I was buying one to take home and add to my own mug collection.   

I especially love it when I’m visiting someone’s home and when it comes time for coffee, it’s delivered in a mug adorned with a hilarious saying or design. The same thing for co-workers. Some of the cleverest coffee mugs I’ve seen have been in meetings where coffee mugs are plentiful. 

We’ve been in search of some rather clever mugs to help you freshen up your own coffee cup collection and have found a few that might just end up in your cabinet or on your desk. 

  • Fowl Language Bird Mug

    Covered with fine feathered friends with the dirtiest sounding names, this mug just makes us giggle.  You don’t have to be a bird enthusiast or fly the coop to get one of your very own.

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  • Classic NYC Cup

    It’s the takeout deli coffee cup that you’ve seen in countless TV shows, movies, and perhaps even during a recent visit to New York City.  The classic blue and white Greek design of this 10-ounce cup will have you longing for the big city.

  • Gollum Mug

    Is this your new favorite coffee cup, my precious? Lord of the Rings fans will appreciate the handle that looks like a golden ring.

  • Star Trek Transporter Mug

    Beam us up, Scotty! Check this out…when you add your favorite hot beverage to the must the team from the Star Ship Enterprise travels from the transporter room on one side of the mug to the planet surface on the other side. AWESOME! 

  • Minecraft Pickaxe Mug

    It’s one of the bestselling videogames in the world. Likely you, your kids or someone you know are all playing it. This 18-ounce Minecraft-themed mug will be the perfect accessory for a player while they explore and build in this digital world.

  • Spreadsheet Shortcut Mug

    If you find yourself dreaming of how to “fill down from the cell above,” this mug is for you! Featuring over a dozen Excel shortcuts, this mug will be the talk of the accounting department.

  • Recycle Bin Coffee Mug

    Here’s a mug that will have you wanting to recycle, re-use, and re-fill. Holding 12 ounces of your favorite beverage and measuring approximately 5 inches tall x 4 inches wide, don’t waste a moment in getting your own mug. 

  • Cool Car Guy Mug

    Make sure everyone at work knows that you’re not just one of the guys. You’re the cool car guy. You know things like there are around 30,000 parts that make up the average automobile.

  • Shakespearean Insults Mug

    Trying to cut down on swearing this year? You might just want to look at some of the classic insults from one of the world’s most famous writers. This mug features 30 Shakespearean insults including this ditty, “Thou art a boil, a plague sore.” Ouch…that’s one serious burn. 

  • Friends Mugs A Go-Go

    It’s the one about the coffee mug. Actually, it’s the one about four mugs that feature iconic lines from Friends. I’m a fan of the way the mugs stack in the chrome-plated frame. 

  • Judging You Mug

    Oh, the number of times this coffee mug would have come in handy! You may want to pick one up for you and a friend so you can make an experience of enjoying coffee and judging.

  • Color Map Mug

    What a fun way to track your travels around the country or the world! Simply color the state or county that you’ve visited and then set in the color by baking the mug in the oven (directions included). 

  • Mandalorian Mug

    If you’re looking for a mug that will hold the largest amount of coffee you need to get through a busy day traveling the galaxy, this mug is for you. Designed to look like Din Djarin’s helmet, it’s a Must Have for any true Star Wars fan.

  • Cinnamon Walnut Cake

    Now that you’ve found the coffee cup of your dreams, all you need is a little something–something that goes with a nice, hot beverage. Voila! How about a piece of this scrumptious Cinnamon Walnut Cake from Coffee.org? Double-layered cake made with fresh farm eggs, sour cream, and pure bourbon vanilla with a cinnamon streusel and whole walnuts. Yes, please!

 

Please note that items are in stock and prices are accurate at the time we published this list. Have an idea for a fun theme for a gift idea list you’d like us to create?  Drop us a line at [email protected]. 

Kayla is the midday host on Detroit’s 105.1 The Bounce. She started her career in radio back in 2016 as an intern at another Detroit station and worked her way here. She's made stops in Knoxville, TN, Omaha, Ne and other places before returning to Detroit. She’s done almost everything in radio from promotions to web, creating content on social media, you name it. She’s a true Michigander, born and raised. So, you can catch her camping or vacationing up north to exploring the downtown Detroit or maybe even catching a sports game. During her free time, Kayla enjoys watching movies, roller-skating, crafting, and music festivals. She and her husband together dip into many of the great things Michigan has to offer. Together they also like to travel. A few hobbies of hers include wine and beer tastings, crafting, hiking, roller skating, movies, home improvement projects, gardening, and festivals. She’s always looking to take on more local events happening in the community. She loves connecting with the community. When writing, Kayla covers topics including lifestyle, pop culture, trending stories, hacks, and urban culture.
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