What is Dutch Bros white coffee? My take after trying it

What is white coffee at Dutch Bros?

White coffee is a type of espresso bean roasted at a lower temperature and at around half the roasting time.

Coffee beans start out green, then move through a pale golden stage before turning brown as roasting continues.

White coffee is the lightest roast before the beans are pushed into a more typical coffee roast. That shorter roast time and lower temperature change both the caffeine content and the taste quite a bit.

Dutch Bros White Coffee contains around 10 calories, 2 g of carbs, and 1 g of protein per serving.

Taste

Because it is under-roasted, white coffee tastes low in acidity and much softer than a standard dark roast. I would not reach for it when I want a sharp, bitter cup.

The flavor leans nutty and earthy, with notes that remind me of roasted hazelnut, burnt toffee, and brown sugar.

It’s mild, smooth, and doesn’t overwhelm more ‘delicate’ syrup flavors like caramel or vanilla.

Caffeine content

Here’s a fun fact: the lighter the roast, the higher the caffeine.

Dutch Bros’ Private Reserve white coffee is estimated at around 136 mg per 2 shots , compared with 93 mg for their regular coffee blend.

That works out to roughly 25% more caffeine.

However, it is estimated that most white coffee beans have at least twice the caffeine level of a standard cup of coffee.

The higher number comes from the roast itself. As beans roast longer, some caffeine is lost along the way.

Dairy content

There’s no dairy in the actual white coffee, itself.

Dairy works well here because the coffee is smooth rather than aggressive. When I first started ordering it, I noticed the milk softened the cup without covering the nutty flavor, and alternative milks hold up surprisingly well too.

Whole, non-fat, breve, almond, oat, coconut, and soy milk all work great.

Sizes available

Dutch Bros currently offers three cup sizes: small, medium, and large, which keeps ordering simple.

Small Hot: 12 oz. 
Small Cold: 16 oz. 

Medium Hot: 16 oz. 
Medium Cold: 24 oz. 

Large Hot: 20 oz. 
Large Cold: 32 oz.

6 Must-try Dutch Bros White Coffee drinks

1. White Coffee Golden Eagle with Whipped Cream

The Dutch Bros Golden Eagle is one of the better-known DB drinks, and it is easy to customize.

This version contains white coffee espresso, breve, vanilla syrup, and caramel sauce drizzled over whipped cream.

The white coffee’s nuttiness fits the caramel and vanilla instead of fighting them, which is why this combination works so well.

I’ve had it blended, iced, and hot, and each version brings the coffee forward in a slightly different way.

2. White Coffee Cookie Breve

The first time I tried this, it reminded me of a cookies and cream chocolate bar.

The White Coffee Cookie Breve is heavy on the cream, with white chocolate sauce, white coffee, and chocolate macadamia nut syrup.

The white chocolate and chocolate macadamia nut syrup work together because the earthy coffee keeps the sweetness from going flat.

It feels cozy, and I especially like it with oat milk instead of half-and-half because the drink stays a little lighter on the finish.

3. White Zombie or White Angel

The White Zombie and White Angel are super similar, melty-sweet drinks that are perfect for typical white chocolate mocha fans.

They are both breves, made with white coffee, half-and-half, vanilla syrup, and white chocolate.

The Angel just adds coconut syrup.

I like both iced with whip, but they are just as good hot when I want something richer and slower to drink.

4. The Nutty Irishman with White Coffee

This one surprised me more than I expected.

The Nutty Irishman with White Coffee is a spin on classic Irish coffee, and you can order it with almost any milk or temperature you like.

There is no single standard version, so it can be ordered as a breve, mocha, Americano, or something in between.

It contains white coffee, Irish cream and hazelnut syrups, and milk.

I usually order it as an Americano with a splash of cream because I like the coffee staying up front.

5. Caramelizer with White Coffee

Also known as a Caramel Mocha, the Caramelizer is another popular pick.

It’s a combo I wouldn’t likely have thought of on my own, with coffee, Dutch Bros’ exclusive chocolate milk, ribbons of caramel sauce, and whipped cream on top.

I like this one hot, cold, or blended, but white coffee keeps the caramel and chocolate from feeling too heavy or one-note.

I’ve always liked the way white coffee lets the mocha flavors come through while still giving the drink a real caffeine lift.

6. Oat Milk White Chocolate Lavender Latte with White Coffee

This was the most interesting drink on my list, mainly because I am not usually a lavender fan.

Still, I kept seeing it pop up and wanted to try the Oat Milk White Chocolate Lavender Latte for myself.

Available as a cold brew or Frost, this light, white drink was a seasonal drink made with white coffee, oat milk, lavender syrup, and white chocolate sauce.

It tastes more herbal and tea-like than sweet, with the white coffee adding another earthy layer underneath and a slightly softer finish.

How to make Dutch Bros White Coffee – Copycat recipe

There are days when I want these drinks at home instead of making a Dutch Bros run, especially if I already have a cup in mind.

Thankfully, they are easier to make than I expected once I started breaking the drinks down one by one.

What you need:

Instructions:

FAQs

Does Dutch Bros have white espresso?

Dutch Bros does serve white espresso alongside its regular espresso.

Can you customize Dutch Bros white coffee drinks?

You can customize the flavor combo and size like any other Dutch Bros drink on the menu.

How many calories are in a white coffee kicker from Dutch Bros?

The White Coffee Kicker is available as a breve and a cold brew. The breve version has 380, 540, or 640 calories for a small, medium, and large, respectively, and the cold brew has around 190 depending on size.

How many calories are in a white coffee mocha at Dutch Bros?

The Dutch Bros White Coffee Mocha tends to have around 180-190 calories depending on the size and any additions to the order.

Conclusion

Dutch Bros white coffee opens up a lot of drink possibilities, and that flexibility is a big part of why I keep coming back to it.

I like everything from a White Coffee Breve to the more layered Oat Milk White Chocolate Lavender Latte, and the flavor range is wider than I first expected.

It works with a wide range of flavors, so there is plenty of room to experiment without the coffee disappearing underneath everything else.