Premier Protein Shake, Café Latte, 30g Protein, No Added Sugar, 24 Vitamins & Minerals to Support Immune Health, 11.5 fl oz, 12 Pack (Packaging May Vary)

Somewhere between a gym rat's dream and a caffeine addict’s backup plan lives this protein shake. It's got the muscle-building power of 30 grams of protein and just enough café latte flavor to trick your brain into thinking you're being fancy. The taste is surprisingly smooth, less like punishment and more like dessert with an agenda. And yes, it does taste like coffee... in that “just got it from a vending machine and it’s oddly satisfying” kind of way. Cafe Latte and Chocolate are my two favorites without a doubt! :D This shake does the job if the job is protein delivery with a caffeine-fueled slap to the face. The 120mg of caffeine definitely makes mornings more tolerable—or more chaotic, depending on your threshold for heart palpitations. It’s shelf-stable, which is code for “lives in your desk drawer until it’s an emergency breakfast.” Pop it in the fridge overnight and it turns into a glorified iced coffee with protein dreams. The bottle is sturdy, spill-resistant, and easy to chuck in a gym bag or toss at a roommate who "forgot" to buy groceries. No blending, no mess, no excuses. Just open, chug, and pretend your life is together. But let’s be honest, no one drinks protein shakes for fun. We drink them because we fear aging and our metabolism has retired. The ingredients are balanced, but can lead to jitters for some, but have no doubt about how effective the formula is.... It can pump you up! As for the downsides? The artificial sweetener leaves a bit of an aftertaste, like a diet soda that studied abroad in Wheyland. And while the caffeine is great in theory, stacking one of these on top of your regular espresso routine might send your eyeballs into orbit. Not a full meal, but a good snack or meal accessory. Still, for convenience, taste, and that sweet, sweet 30g hit, it earns a solid spot in the rotation. :D 👍 Good Things: High protein without tasting like gym socks Tastes like coffee and slightly like ambition Sturdy, portable design Shelf-stable and no prep needed 👎 Bad Things: Artificial sweetener flavor overstays its welcome Not a real meal replacement on its own Caffeine plus coffee equals possible internal tremors Might be pricey if you develop a daily habit

The Premier Protein Café Latte shake tastes much better than other protein shakes I’ve tried. It’s smooth, not overly sweet, and the coffee flavor is actually enjoyable. For someone like me who struggles to get enough protein each day, this has been a really easy way to stay on track. The 30g of protein and added vitamins make it feel like a solid daily option. What you may care about: • Better flavor than most ready-to-drink protein shakes. • 30g of protein makes it great for hitting daily goals. • Works as a quick breakfast or mid-day boost without added sugar.

[BEFORE SHAKING, clean any "slime" from inside the neck and cap..*] [UPDATE: Costs. 03/17/25 I agree these are expensive, but so are most others. My cost when I started 3+ yrs ago was about $24/12, now it is $32/12. I have noticed varying prices, but I did discover the paper cartons are cheaper. I opted for one that said $23+/-... it ended being $25, but it's still a savings.] * * * I am an elderly woman who is suffering from kidney and heart issues. I don't have much appetite, so also losing muscle like crazy. I am looking like all those other wrinkly, skinny old people I said I wouldn't. So my doctor said high protein shakes. Okay. I started researching. Because of price and ratings I started with a couple 4-pks of Premier from a local grocery outlet. Cafe latte... Yum! Then I went to Amazon to get regular deliveries because I no longer drive. Read lots of reviews. I noticed some mentions of outlets besides Amazon. I also noticed a link to 'Premier Store'. Given the bad reviews re slime and expiration dates, I carefully made sure I wasn't ordering through an outside source. Don't know if that actually helped, but I have had very few of those issues in the past 3+ years. **Although, to make sure on the slime, I open a bottle before shaking and check inside the neck and cap, to wipe out if needed. Then re-cap and shake, shake, shake. One could also pour through a fine/tea strainer.** Besides Cafe Latte, I have tasted Peaches and Cream, Vanilla, and Strawberries and Cream. None of these are strong flavored, but I can taste the chocolate and coffee in my favorite. The Vanilla is refreshing, as is the Peaches and Cream (which has a delicate peach flavor). The Strawberries and Cream is cooling and not untasty, just not much flavor. And I have added Bananas and Cream, which is also nice but mild. One more issue: digestion. Some people's innards don't like the soy and/or the lactose. Others are more forgiving. I get some bloat but the benefit I receive outweighs any mild discomfort. Just because some people can't tolerate this product doesn't mean it's bad. My last note...lead. Lead is bad. But I have been around lead for many decades, from leaded gasoline polluting roadside blackberries (oh, no!) to lead in paint for all kinds of things. It hasn't had much impact on me (that I know of) and I am not giving these to anyone else, so, in the meantime, whatever life I have left will not be spent worrying about it. Granted, you younger people and children do need to be cautious. Ain't it fun? UPDATE: 23 Oct 2023 1. To start, the shakes I get are shipped in thick, heavy-duty boxes in which the bottles are closely and firmly packed and the company name and other pertinent info is printed on the outside. If yours isn't it is likely from an outside vendor, with issues such as expiry dates and improper storage, not to mention higher prices. 2. Regarding the slime and stomach issues, they appear to be caused by the same "problem"--- the protein. While some flavors have two types of condensed (is that the word I want?) milk proteins combined, many also have soy. The proteins sometimes separate a bit causing the slime. My suggestion above still holds. And, I'm sorry to say, the stomach issues are also caused by the milk proteins and lactose. Over 60% of Americans suffer from some level of lactose intolerance (not allergy); an individual's level of intolerance will determine how bad you feel. Oh swell! Finally, recycling the bottles: Rinse and zip off the cover which is discarded. Done. BUT if you live in either Oregon (me) or Maine you have the option to redeem the bottles for 10 cents or 5 cents, respectively, if the portion of the cover stating so is still attached. Granted it's not a lot, but it builds....the choice is yours. ( I am drinking 2-3 daily, so I am donating my $$ to our residential park's FEMA -sponsered CERT program to buy disaster supplies. [Oregon is in the middle of the Cascadia Subduction Zone --northern CA to Vancouver Island BC-- inevitable massive (9+/-) off shore earthquake. When, not if.]), Now I'm done! Have a healthy life.

Quick and easy protein replacement. Smooth and creamy. Makes a delicious iced coffee shake.

This one is good. Being that it is coffee flavored, not all coffees taste the same. However as a coffee flavored shake it was good.

I'm normally not a fan of protein drinks but this is different. It tastes like coffee, latte. I drink it plain but most of the time I put half bottle in my iced coffee. It's delicious. I also like the size of these little bottles. Everybody that I let taste this, has ordered it. It's rich and creamy and there is no funky aftertaste that normally occurs with protein drinks. Great value too.

I really like the taste. The individual bottles are great for grab and go. The amount of protein is good. I'd buy more if the bottles didn't go to trash island.

This flavor is my favorite! It has a silky smooth texture, doesn’t feel like I’m having a high protein shake..they normally taste weird.. but this one’s amazing. I usaually have it as a quick high protein snack after workout session. Have a hard time drinking one though- keep wanting more!

Great when served really cold. Curbs my appetite for hours. Great Low Cal Protein Shake.

Got the chocolate instead of the caffe latte. Hopefully doesn’t happen again.

Delicious

Tastes too sweet . Don’t think I will buy again

A little chalky