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Alexandra Canal
It’s the holiday season which means it’s time for some ‘ho-ho-ho’-liday drinks.
Starbucks (SBUX) and Dunkin’(DNKN), known for their speciality coffee creations, often compete for the most innovative and festive offerings this time of year, a barista’s version of the vaunted chicken sandwich wars. So which caffeine giant really reigns supreme?
Yahoo Finance taste tested three limited-time items off of both the Starbucks’ and Dunkin’s menus and the winner. well, let’s just say it wasn’t immediately obvious.
For Starbucks, the chain’s Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulee Latte and Iced Toasted White Chocolate Mocha stepped up to the plate, and delivered. Those items directly compete with Dunkin’s Peppermint Mocha Latte, Gingerbread Latte and the new Sugarplum Macchiato, respectively.