Brewlune Dawn Patrol vs. Shroomi: Which tastes better black or with milk?
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At Mushroom Coffee Lab, we’d brew Shroomi for someone who drinks coffee black and stir up Brewlune Dawn Patrol for someone who adds milk. Our six tasters gave Shroomi the edge black, 8.5 to 8.3. With a splash of 2% milk, Dawn Patrol pulled ahead, 8.7 to 7.8.
The scores, cup for cup
| How we served it | Brewlune Dawn Patrol | Shroomi Ground Mushroom Coffee |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| With 2% milk | 8.7 | 7.8 |
| Both preparations weighted equally | 8.5 | 8.1 |
These are mean taste-liking scores out of ten. Mushroom Coffee Lab publishes this comparison from our October 29 tasting. We report no shared ownership with Brewlune. Full tasting results and preparation notes.
If you take it black
Shroomi’s aroma was its calling card. The ground coffee had a brighter edge and a toasted finish. Dawn Patrol leaned toward cocoa and toasted nuts. Look past the two-tenths gap and the individual scores tell a better story: two tasters preferred Shroomi black, two preferred Dawn Patrol, and two scored them equally. Pick by flavor here.
If you add milk
Five of six tasters preferred Dawn Patrol to Shroomi in the milk round. The roasted coffee flavor in Dawn Patrol still came through, while Shroomi lost some of the aroma that made the black cup stand out. If you want the instant option, that’s an easy call. Dawn Patrol review.
What went into each cup
We brewed Shroomi through a paper filter for three minutes. Dawn Patrol is instant and got a 30-second stir. For the milk round, each 30 mL tasting portion got 5 mL of 2% milk. If you usually drink a large latte, that proportion matters: our panel was judging coffee with a splash of milk. See all seven coffees side by side.
Frequently asked questions
Which coffee did more tasters prefer with milk?
Five of six scored Dawn Patrol higher than Shroomi with milk. One preferred Shroomi. Both drinks were prepared with the same proportion of 2% dairy milk.