Sometimes, it feels like caffeine is a must in college, especially during midterm season. However, it can be hard to find drinks that don’t taste like coffee. I cannot stand the bitterness of coffee, so I’ve compiled a list of drinks that have enough caffeine to keep you awake without having to deal with the harsh taste of coffee. 

Here are some drinks you can try the next time you visit a coffee shop.

Vanilla Latte

This is my go-to drink at Starbucks, and I recommend getting it iced. Lattes have a shot of espresso, which isn’t as much caffeine compared to drip coffee, but it is a great substitution! You can hardly taste any bitterness from the espresso because the vanilla syrup and milk cover it well. 

Mocha Latte

If no vanilla syrup is available for some reason, my next go-to is a mocha latte. It is sweeter than the vanilla latte, so if you really don’t want to taste any espresso, this may be the best drink for you to get. I’ve tried this latte, both hot and iced, and can say that you can’t go wrong with either choice! 

Caramel Macchiato 

Almost everyone loves the taste of caramel, and the taste overpowers any possible bitterness. It is pretty similar to a vanilla latte because it uses the same syrup but instead has caramel and steamed milk on top. I would suggest trying this macchiato if the vanilla latte is too sweet for you!

Dirty Chai Latte

This latte is personally not my favorite, mostly because I don’t enjoy the taste of tea, but for tea lovers, this may be your new caffeine fix! This drink has Chai tea, milk and a shot of espresso. However, make sure you don’t just order a Chai latte, or else espresso won’t be added to your drink. 

These are just a few drinks I have tried and have found tolerable to drink without dealing with the bitter coffee taste. So go out and try a new drink to get your caffeine fix! 

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