Want more from your lattes? Look no further, as we dive into Projo‘s protein-enhanced Power Coffee, then chill out with a calming Ube Vanilla oat milk latte from Narra. To submit your beverage product to BevNET for review, click here. And to browse past reviews, check the archive here.
Projo Power Coffee has entered the ready-to-drink coffee space with two lactose-free functional lattes: Vanilla Latte and Mocha Latte. Each 11 oz can packs a hefty 25g of protein and 225mg of caffeine, positioning the line as both an energy and recovery beverage. On the nutrition front, each can has 130 calories, 4 grams of added sugar, and a blend of sugar and rebaudioside m (stevia) for sweetness. The packaging is bold and modern, with a clean matte-and-gloss finish that helps the product stand out on shelf.
Things that stand out:
- Package design is bold but polished and definitely catches the eye with its block lettering and mix of matte and glossy finish. We especially like the front and center functional callouts, with protein and caffeine content prominently displayed. The product doesn’t describe itself as either a protein drink or an energy drink, but we think it’s quite intuitive.
- Flavor delivery is rich and creamy, with minimal aftertaste compared to other protein-based coffee beverages.
- Definitely ticks a lot of boxes in terms of the makeup of the drink’s formulation.
Things to consider:
- At 225 milligrams, the caffeine content may be too high for more casual consumers.
- With only two SKUs at launch, the line could benefit from more variety to broaden consumer appeal. Vanilla, perhaps?
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Narra Ube Vanilla Oat Milk Latte
Narra has added a new flavor to its lineup of oat milk lattes with Ube Vanilla, a caffeine-free option that leans deeper into the brand’s Asian-inspired flavor portfolio. Made with ube juice, oat milk, demerara sugar, coconut MCT oil, vanilla flavor, and monk fruit, this latte offers a unique twist that aims to broaden Narra’s appeal. The drink comes in a slim 7.5oz can with a vibrant purple design that ties directly to the featured ingredient and sets it apart visually from the rest of the brand’s lineup.
Things that stand out:
- Distinctive ube flavor that tastes authentic and enjoyable. There’s a balanced sweetness with monk fruit complementing the demerara sugar – and keeping the drink to only 6 grams of added sugar.
- Vibrant purple packaging that is eye-catching and ingredient-relevant. We feel like this one pops more than Narra’s other SKUs.
- Caffeine-free positioning adds accessibility to consumers who might be seeking this as an option.
Things to consider:
- At 150 calories per can, it may feel heavy compared to other oat milk lattes in this size format.
- Labeling the product as “decaf” instead of “caffeine-free” could cause confusion since it never contained caffeine.
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