Introduction:Luckin Coffee recently introduced Extra Large and Super Large cup options on its mini-program, allowing customers to upgrade for an additional 3 yuan. However, the official platform did not clearly specify the capacity or formulation changes for these two sizes, leading to consumer confusion over questions such as “which one is bigger?” and “is it just more water?” This article provides an in-depth analysis of the upgrade rules, tests the actual capacity differences, and includes feedback from staff and real user experiences to help you make a smarter choice about which cup size suits you best.
Many Luckin users have recently noticed two new drink options — “Extra Large” and “Super Large” — when placing orders via the official mini-program. It turns out that by paying an extra 3 yuan, customers can upgrade their usual drinks to larger sizes, typically around 600 milliliters. On the surface, it seems like customers get more beverage for their money, but in reality, this upgrade has caused quite a bit of confusion due to a lack of transparent information.
On the mini-program, these two new cup sizes are only labeled with “+￥3,” with no indication of the specific volume or explanation of how they differ from the original sizes. Many customers have expressed confusion on social media platforms: “Which is bigger, the Extra Large or the Super Large?” “Does upgrading mean more coffee or just more water?” Because the names are similar and the labeling is unclear, many people joke that ordering feels like taking a reading comprehension test, with some even quipping, “This is testing the customer’s ability to understand.”
From what we’ve gathered, some store employees revealed that the so-called “Extra Large” and “Super Large” correspond to hot and iced drinks respectively, with actual capacities of approximately 553 milliliters and 596 milliliters. However, whether the internal composition of the drinks is “scaled up proportionally” after the upgrade varies by store. Some staff mentioned that certain drinks (especially coffee-based ones) will have additional coffee liquid added, while other feedback indicates that some hot drinks (like fruit juices or hot Americanos) may simply have more water or milk added — or in some cases, just an adjustment in the amount of ice.
This inconsistency has left consumers even more at a loss. Many users reported that in order to figure out the actual differences after upgrading, they had to repeatedly order different products to gradually determine which drinks ended up tasting stronger and which were just “more water.” One customer bluntly stated, “If the official site could clearly indicate on the ordering page which drinks get more coffee liquid or which ingredients are adjusted in proportion after upgrading, it would save a lot of guesswork and trial-and-error.”
In fact, based on various user experiences, Luckin’s upgrade isn’t a universal “proportional increase in all ingredients,” but rather adjustments made according to the characteristics of different drinks. For example, some coffee-based products do show a noticeable increase in coffee liquid ratio after upgrading, resulting in a richer overall flavor; however, some juice-based or iced drinks may simply have more liquid added, with no change in the espresso content.
Additionally, some users have shared that the taste after upgrading isn’t always consistent with the original cup size. Especially in iced drinks, if the change is merely more water or a different ice-to-liquid ratio, the overall flavor might become diluted, losing its original complexity. Therefore, it is recommended that customers consider whether they prefer a richer taste or a lighter drinking experience before deciding whether the upgrade is worth the extra cost.
In summary, while Luckin’s newly introduced Extra Large and Super Large cups are only an additional 3 yuan, the lack of clear official explanation regarding capacity and formulation adjustments has led to misunderstandings among consumers. In terms of actual capacity, the Extra Large and Super Large cups are approximately 553 milliliters and 596 milliliters respectively, but whether more coffee liquid is added after upgrading — and in what proportion — still depends on the specific drink. If Luckin can further clarify the upgrade rules on the ordering page or product descriptions in the future, it will undoubtedly greatly enhance the user experience and reduce unnecessary guesses and trial errors.
The above content is compiled by CoffeeHunters, a coffee news website.
