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Find out the strong coffee drinks Starbucks offers so that you can try the coffee with the maximum caffeine level or dial down for a more mellow cup.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed and need extra fuel to make it through the day? If so, you’re not alone. For many of us, coffee is a source of comfort and energy. Starbucks has always been one of the most popular coffee chains, offering a wide variety of flavors and brewing techniques. With its strong coffee flavors, Starbucks is the perfect place to kick your morning into high gear or to perk up your afternoon. From bold espresso blends to dark roast blends, our favorite coffee chain has plenty of caffeinated drinks.

Let’s find out the strong coffee Starbucks drinks to rev up your mornings!

How Much Caffeine Is Okay For You?

To put things in perspective, let’s look at the number of mg of caffeine an adult can take daily. Once you know the limit, you can decide which Starbucks blend has the most caffeine and whether you should have a second cup. According to Mayo Clinic, 400 milligrams of caffeine is the safe limit for an average and healthy adult. That’s equivalent to about 4 cups of brewed coffee, 10 cola cans, or 2 shots of energy drinks. 

Heavy caffeine consumption can have undesirable side effects, even in adults. Additionally, those who are extremely sensitive to caffeine’s effects or who take specific medication may want to avoid it.

What Is Starbucks Clover Brewing System?

The Clover brewing system is a revolutionary way of brewing coffee that enhances and unlocks the distinctive flavor characteristics of specialty coffees. The system combines the best aspects of the vacuum pot and coffee press processes. The result is individual cups of the freshest coffee served to the customer in the shortest time. The company behind this innovation was bought by Starbucks in 2008 and that’s why you can’t buy Clover coffee machines. Besides Clover, other coffee machines in Starbucks are also used. 

NO.	Starbucks Coffee	Grande (16-oz)
1	Veranda Blend Brewed Coffee	360
2	Clover Brewed® Gold Coast Blend®	380
3	Iced Clover Brewed® Gold Coast Blend®	380
4	Espresso Roast Clover®	380
5	Iced Espresso Roast Clover®	380
6	Italian Roast Clover®	380
7	Iced Clover Brewed® Italian Roast	380
8	Komodo Dragon Clover®	380
9	Iced Komodo Dragon Clover®	380
10	Sumatra Clover®	380
11	Iced Sumatra Clover®	190
12	Clover Brewed® Pike Place® Roast	375
13	Iced Pike Place® Roast Clover®	375
14	Organic Yukon Blend® Clover®	375
15	Iced Organic Yukon Blend® Clover®	375
16	Caffé Verona® Clover®	375
17	Iced Caffé Verona® Clover®	190
18	Veranda Blend Clover	340
19	Iced Veranda Blend® Clover®	340
20	Featured Medium Roast – Pike Place® Roast	310
21	Iced Toasted Vanilla Oatmilk Shaken Espresso	255
22	Starbucks® Cold Brew Coffee	205
23	Starbucks® Cold Brew Coffee with Milk	205
24	Iced Caffè Americano	225
25	Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew	185
26	Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew	185
27	Chocolate Cream Cold Brew	185
28	Starbucks Nitro Cold Brew	280
29	Vanilla Sweet Cream Nitro Cold Brew	265

01 Veranda Blend Brewed Coffee

What’s Starbucks strongest coffee you ask? Well, with 475 milligrams of caffeine in a Venti (20-ounce) cup size and 360 milligrams in a Grande (16-ounce) cup, Veranda Blend is the strongest Starbucks brewed coffee in the Hot Coffees selection. Made from the best Latin American beans grown on family-owned farms, the Veranda Blend is a light roast full of flavor with a mellow, soft taste. 

You can also order it in smaller Starbucks cup sizes of Tall (12 ounces) or Short (8 ounces) if you want to get the flavor and taste without going OTT on the caffeine intake. 

02 Clover Brewed® Gold Coast Blend® 

Next on the list of the strongest Starbucks coffee beans is the Clover Brewed Coast Blend. It’s a tribute to Chicago, where it all began in 1987. Carefully curated coffee beans from Latin America and Indonesia are blended with the sweetness of the dark Italian roast to create a coffee with a big, robust, sweet, and sophisticated profile. The Venti size coffee made from this blend contains 470 milligrams of caffeine while the Grande has 380 milligrams. It’s also available in shorter cup sizes on the Starbucks menu if you want to limit your caffeine intake. 

And if you want an iced coffee with the same blend, choose from either a Venti or a Grande size and they contain the same caffeine amount as their hot counterparts, making it the strongest coffee at Starbucks. 

03 Espresso Roast Clover®

Another choice of the strongest coffee at Starbucks with 470 milligrams of caffeine per Venti serving is the Espresso Roast Clover coffee. The superb combination of caramel and molasses notes can take you to a different world of decadence. You can take it black to sample the strongest Starbucks ground coffee or with steamed milk. Or, to take things slowly, order a Grande size containing 380 milligrams of caffeine. And if you’re not too sure, start by ordering a Short or Tall size. 

You can have the iced coffee version of this blend – Iced Espresso Roast Clover. It’s available in Venti, Grande, and Tall sizes and contains 470, 380, and 280 milligrams of caffeine, respectively. 

04 Italian Roast Clover®

Do you want a hint of s’more in your coffee? If yes, then Italian roast brewed coffee is the best choice for you as it not only has the notes of the most indulgent duo of dark cocoa and roasted marshmallows but is also a strong cup made from Starbucks strongest coffee beans. The Venti size has 470 milligrams of caffeine while the Grande size has 380. Also available in Short and Tall cups, the Italian Roast Clover coffee can satisfy your campfire cravings without going overboard on the caffeine.

For an iced coffee made from this strong Starbucks blend, choose the Iced Clover Brewed® Italian Roast in either Venti, Grande, or Tall size. The caffeine content in these sizes is 470, 380, and 280 milligrams per serving, respectively. 

05 Komodo Dragon Clover®

Komodo dragon is the national animal of Indonesia, and you have probably guessed by now that the Komodo Dragon Clover coffee is a blend of coffee beans from Indonesia. The earthy tones are accentuated with a lingering aroma of spice and fresh herbs to make this an excellent coffee to start your day with a cup made from some of the strongest Starbucks ground coffee.

With 470 milligrams of caffeine in a Venti serving and 380 milligrams of caffeine in a Grande cup, you will be able to feel the energy. The Short and Tall sizes are also available. You can get the same blend in a Starbucks iced coffee form. Three sizes are available – Venti, Grande, and Tall – with the caffeine content of 470, 380, and 280 milligrams per serving according to the cup size.  

06 Sumatra Clover®

The Sumatra Clover is also made from Indonesian beans so it’s no surprise that this blend of Clover brewed coffee can produce the darkest coffee at Starbucks. With earthy notes of dried herbs and fresh earth and a full-bodied texture and smooth mouthfeel, the Venti size packs in 470 milligrams of caffeine while the Grande size contains 380 milligrams. You can also ask the barista to serve either a Short or Tall size of this brewed coffee. 

Try the iced Sumatra Clover if you’re in the mood for something cold. It’s available in Venti, Grande, and Tall cup size. The caffeine content as per the cup sizes are 275, 190, and 140 milligrams per serving. 

07 Clover Brewed® Pike Place® Roast

From the moment Starbucks opened its doors in Seattle’s Pike Place Market to the moment it opened coffee shops around the globe, customers asked for a cup of freshly brewed coffee they could sip throughout the day. So in 2008, the master roasters and blenders at Starbucks made a blend that is so consistent and well-balanced that no one characteristic takes center stage or vanishes altogether. 

It is the ideal daily Clover medium roast brewed coffee because it is a smooth, well-balanced blend of coffees from Latin America with rich, subtle flavors of cocoa and toasted almonds. The Venti size coffee made from this contains 445 milligrams of caffeine while the Grande cup is packed with 375 milligrams. Sometimes we can get confused between Starbucks Tall Vs Grande and wonder which one is the best.

Try the Iced Pike Place® Roast Clover® for a cold treat. Available in Venti, Grande, and Tall cups, each packs in the same caffeine content as the hot coffee version, creating the strongest coffee at Starbucks for you. 

08 Organic Yukon Blend® Clover®

A wonderful blend of Indonesian and Latin American beans has resulted in the Organic Yukon Blend Clover. Every cup of the darkest coffee at Starbucks is vibrant and deep with earthy notes and liveliness you can’t miss. The Venti cup of this Clover brewed coffee contains 445 milligrams of caffeine and the Grande size contains 375 milligrams. You can also order this brewed coffee in smaller sizes Short and Tall. 

Order Iced Organic Yukon Blend® Clover® in a Venti, Grande, or Tall cup for a strong cold brew coffee from this blend. They have the same caffeine content as brewed coffee. 

09 Caffé Verona® Clover®

The cocoa and caramelized sugar flavor profile of the Caffe Verona Clover dark roast brewed coffee is exquisitely dark, deep, and sweet. This is best paired with dark chocolate to bring out the sweetness. Each Venti cup of this Clover brewed coffee from Starbucks contains 445 milligrams of caffeine and the Grande size contains 375 milligrams. Also available in Short and Tall sizes for a lower caffeine intake but the same rich experience. 

To take it to another level, try the cold brew coffee from this blend – Iced Caffé Verona® Clover®. Choose from Venti, Grande, or Tall cup sizes. The caffeine content in order of the sizes is 275, 190, and 140 milligrams per cup. 

10 Veranda Blend Clover

If you want to step down a bit on the caffeine ladder, choose a lightly roasted Latin American coffee in the form of Veranda Blend Clover with a flavor profile of milk chocolate and toasted malt. The Venti cup of Veranda Blend Clover has 425 milligrams of caffeine and its Grande cup has 340 milligrams. If you’re looking for a lower amount of caffeine, then choose either the Short (8-ounce) or Tall (12-ounce) cup. 

A cold brew coffee crafted from the same blend is the Iced Veranda Blend® Clover® in cup sizes Venti, Grande, and Tall. The caffeine content is the same as in the hot brewed version. 

11 Featured Medium Roast – Pike Place® Roast

The coffee with the lowest caffeine content in the Hot Coffees selection but still within the vicinity of 400 milligrams per Venti cup is the Featured Medium Roast – Pike Place® Roast with 410 milligrams of caffeine in the Venti size and 310 milligrams in the Grande cup. This is brewed fresh for you and served in a cup.

For a less intense caffeine kick, you can also order this in a Short or Tall size. To get the best flavor and aroma from the medium roast Pike Place Roast coffee, avoid adding toppings, sweeteners, and creamers. For me, these add-ins spoil the true essence of coffee but of course, you can add them if you like.

12 Iced Toasted Vanilla Oatmilk Shaken Espresso

An invigorating treat to start your day off right is Starbucks® Blonde iced shaken espresso mixed with hints of caramelized vanilla and shaken together, then topped with oatmilk. The iced toasted vanilla oatmilk shaken espresso is available in Venti, Grande, and Tall size cups with per serving caffeine content of 340, 255, and 170 milligrams per cup, respectively.

13 Starbucks® Cold Brew Coffee

Clocking at 360 milligrams of caffeine in the Trenta or the tallest size cup at Starbucks, the Starbucks cold brew is special. It’s made from a house blend that can withstand steeping in cold water temperatures for 20 hours for the maximum flavor extraction. The smooth and bold flavor is fresh as the brew is made in small batches. 

You can also order this cold brew in sizes Venti, Grande, and Tall. Each of these has a caffeine content per serving of 310, 205, and 155 milligrams. 

14 Starbucks® Cold Brew Coffee with Milk

Another cold brew variation of the above is the Starbucks Cold Brew coffee with milk. It contains the same caffeine amount as the one sans milk – 360 milligrams in the Trenta cup. The only difference between the two cold brews is the addition of milk for a richer mouthfeel. 

15 Iced Caffè Americano

A choice of Starbucks iced coffee with a high caffeine content is the iced caffe Americano. Espresso shots are served over ice after being topped with cold water to create a thin layer of crema. As a result, the beverage is rich, complex, and delicious. The Venti size has 300 milligrams of caffeine, while the Grande and Tall sizes have 225 and 150 milligrams of caffeine respectively.

16 Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew

Salted caramel is the perfect combo of sweet and salty. And if you get this flavor in a cup of cold brew coffee, nothing like it! That’s why, at Starbucks, you can order the Salted Caramel Cream cold brew for a smooth coffee experience with the right sweetness from caramel that’s set off by the thick, salted cold foam. With caffeine content of 320, 275, 185, and 145 milligrams per Trenta, Venti, Grande, and Tall cup, you are bound to get a nice caffeine high. 

17 Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew

Another cold brew with a relatively high caffeine content is the vanilla sweet cream cold brew. Vanilla is added to the slow-brewed, special Starbucks® Cold Brew coffee mix, and a delicate float of homemade vanilla sweet cream is added as a topping for the ultimate sweet luxury. This Starbucks cold brew packs in a caffeine content of 315 milligrams in the biggest size – Trenta – and 275, 185, and 145 milligrams in Venti, Grande, and Tall sizes, respectively. 

18 Chocolate Crème Cold Brew

The chocolate cream cold brew coffee has one of the highest caffeine contents in the Cold Coffees selection with 315 milligrams of caffeine in the Trenta or 30-ounce cup size, 275 milligrams in the Venti cup, 185 milligrams in the Grande size, and 145 milligrams in the Tall size. It’s not available in the Short cup size. 

It’s one of the best Starbucks brewed coffee with vanilla syrup and topped with a creamy and chocolatey cold foam.

19 Starbucks Nitro Cold Brew

The nitro cold brew is a special Starbucks drink that has nitrogen infused in it for a fuller body, a cascade of froth, and crema. It is poured from a keg to produce a beautiful and thick head. The nitro cold brew looks much like beer and is offered in only two sizes – Grande and Tall. The Venti or any larger size cup is not offered as in a larger cup, you won’t see the same cascading effect of foam caused by the nitrogen addition in the nitro cold brew. 

The Grande size has a lower caffeine content than other strong coffee at Starbucks but still, it contains 280 milligrams in Grande and 215 milligrams in the Tall size. So, if you order the Starbucks Nitro cold Brew in the Grande size which is 16-ounce, you are going to fulfill 2 8-ounce cups of caffeine quota for the day. 

20 Vanilla Sweet Cream Nitro Cold Brew

Following close on the heels of the Starbucks nitro cold brew is the Vanilla sweet cream variation. As you have guessed, it is a Nitro Cold Brew but with a sweet house-made vanilla cream floating on top. It is offered in the same two sizes as the Nitro Cold Brew and the caffeine content in the vanilla sweet cream nitro cold brew is 265 milligrams in Grande and 200 milligrams in the Tall size.

Other Starbucks strong drinks with a medium to high caffeine content include:

Iced caramel macchiato with 225 milligrams of caffeine in the Venti cup;

Starbucks Blonde Vanilla Latte with two espresso shots in the Venti cup packed with 170 mg of caffeine; 

Iced Caffè Mocha with the Venti size containing 265 mg of caffeine. 

If you’re not up for these moderate to high caffeinated drinks, there are at least 30 Starbucks low caffeine drinks that can make your day. 

Which Starbucks Ground Coffee Has The Most Caffeine?

If you’re wondering which Starbucks blend has the most caffeine, there are a few, not just any single blend. The Veranda Blend ground coffee from which the Veranda blend coffee is brewed is the strongest Starbucks coffee but only if you order a Venti or 20-ounce cup size. This size contains 475 milligrams of caffeine and the Grande cup (16-ounce) has 360 milligrams. But compared to other ground coffee from Starbucks, the Veranda blend contains less caffeine in the Grande cup size. 

Ground coffee with a higher caffeine content in the Grande size at 380 milligrams per serving includes: 

Clover Brewed® Gold Coast Blend® 

Espresso Roast Clover®

Italian Roast Clover®

Komodo Dragon Clover®

Sumatra Clover®

Incidentally, the iced coffee versions of all the above-mentioned ground coffee contain the same amount of caffeine except Sumatra Clover – iced coffee made from Sumatra Clover contains 190 milligrams of caffeine.

Top 3 Tips To Maximize The Caffeine In Starbucks Coffee

Follow these tips to maximize the caffeine content in your Starbucks drinks to get a stronger kick. 

01 Black coffee without any toppings and add-ins is the strongest as it has only coffee packed with caffeine and nothing else to lessen the effect. Try any of the Starbucks blends with the highest caffeine content.

02 You can add an additional espresso shot to any espresso-based coffee drink, such as a Caffe Americano or latte, to enhance the caffeine. One espresso shot has 75mg of caffeine, therefore adding more caffeine is really simple.

03 You don’t truly get 16 ounces of coffee when you order a Grande iced coffee. You are probably receiving approximately half of that. Ask for less ice to increase the amount of coffee you receive! By doing this, you get additional caffeine to keep your day going.

FAQs

Find out the Starbucks blenders are used to make blended beverages, which is right for you, and compare them with other blenders to make the right choice.

‘Tis the season for Starbucks pumpkin spice, peppermint mocha frappuccino, or any other blended beverages that come in different flavors this time of year. It’s time to indulge and I, for one, am a regular fan of these seasonal beverages.

I’ve often wondered what blender does Starbucks use to get the smooth and velvety frappuccinos and if it would be worth it for me to get it for use at home. So I went about doing my research as usual and here’s what I found out.

Which Is The Starbucks Blender Of Choice?

To end all your speculations here’s the answer to what blender Starbucks uses to produce one after another beverage blended to perfection. The Quiet One Vitamix Blender is the typical blender used at Starbucks. Starbucks uses this Vitamix blender for a wide range of reasons.

Noise-Free

To maintain a decent coffee shop atmosphere where customers can converse and enjoy their coffee without annoying burring sounds, Starbucks needs their commercial blenders to be as quiet as possible. This blender was made specifically to be very quiet with a special air management system for noise reduction. Although it’s a strong blender, other blenders of a similar size are usually considerably noisy. It features a sound shield to assist in muting some of the sound and vibrations produced by the motor. As a result, this product is 4X quieter than comparable blenders. 

Powerful

The 3-peak output horsepower engine effortlessly combines many servings of smoothies, frappés, and frozen drinks while swiftly pulverizing the ingredients. The motor can cut through anything. Many of Starbucks’ blended drinks contain a lot of ice and other frozen components. They require a flexible blender that can easily and consistently shred through components like ice with minimal hassle. 

Efficient

Starbucks baristas move quickly since there is a steady stream of customers waiting impatiently for their beverages, thus their blenders must be able to keep up with the flow of customers’ orders. This blender can blend everything in one go without any need for re-blending and has been made for quick and active use, right down to the no-drip, smooth-pour spout.

Programmable

Another reason is the blender’s programmable settings, like the automatic shut-off feature, ensure further efficiency. Thanks to the 6 program buttons and 34 optimum parameters included with this blender, Starbucks can produce drinks with higher consistency, flexibility, and efficiency. This product can even handle special recipes without any hiccups. 

Durable

Starbucks needs a blender that won’t need to be fixed, replaced, or even meticulously maintained, given how frequently they use them. This blender is made to withstand years of continuous commercial use. It features a durable blade too. 

Easy Maintenance

The blender is easy to clean with its removable parts and is also simple to maintain. The plastic sound shield is easily removable as there are no screws involved, making maintenance effortless. Both the container and lid can be washed in the dishwasher, or you can let them clean themselves by blending a drop of dish soap with warm water for 35 seconds.

Key Features:

• 48-ounce capacity
• Advanced dampening technology for noise reduction by 18 decibels
• Magnetically designed floating sound enclosure for easy removal and cleaning
• 6 program buttons and 34 optimum parameters for professional quality drinks
• The one-piece circuit board and keypad sealing for more reliability
• 3 horse-power motor for faster blending and more efficient operation
• 3-year warranty

Should You Get The Vitamix Blender That Starbucks Uses?

First off, the blender that Starbucks uses is one of the commercial blenders, not meant for domestic use. While Starbucks is a commercial enterprise, the Vitamix blender is perfect for them because it is made to withstand years of continuous commercial use. Unless you want to get one for your coffee shop, you’re better off without it. 

Other reasons that you should not consider getting a Vitamix blender for home use are:

Cost-Benefit Analysis

When you do a cost-benefit analysis, it doesn’t make sense to pay more for a blender when you can get other cheaper blenders that will do the job just as well. The Starbucks blenders cost a pretty penny – close to $2k. You can get some of the best blenders under $200. For domestic use, you don’t blend up hundreds of drinks every day and it will be hard for you to justify the high price tag of the Starbucks blender.

Noise Reduction

Although we have mentioned that the Vitamix blenders used in Starbucks are specially designed to reduce noise, there have been reports where users said there are blenders that make less noise. If you want to find one of these, the 10 best quiet blenders review may be up your alley. 

Ease Of Operation

This blender has a lot of power, but at first, it might be too much for you to handle or know what to do with! This blender’s pre-programmed blends are designed to deliver consistent drinks. Those baristas at Starbucks just add the ingredients in the appropriate amounts, hit a button, and watch it blend! Unlike homemade blends, where you would want more control over the blending process, this is different. There will probably be a small learning curve to use this blender to its maximum ability.

Other Vitamix Blenders

There are other Vitamix blenders you can get for your home instead of a commercial blender. For starters, the Vitamix Professional Series 750 blender is priced much lower than the one Starbucks uses. 

Features:

• 5 pre-programmed settings to heat, chop, blend, emulsify and grind
• 6-foot cord for ease of movement
• Variable speed control and Pulse function
• Kitchen-friendly design with a 64-ounce capacity
• Laser-cut hardened stainless steel blades for rough and tough ingredient handling
• High-speed, fast-action blades for heating colder ingredients fast

Pros:

• Makes puree, frozen desserts, smoothies, and hot soup, nut butter, baby food recipes with its pre-programmed functions
• The Pulse function enables you to make chunky and thick vegetable soups and salsas
• Creating different textures with variable speeds and more control
• Perfect capacity for serving the whole family
• Low-profile design can be stored comfortably
• Quick 30- to 60-second self-cleaning that saves time
• Cold ingredients become hot within 6 minutes with friction heating

Cons:

• It can be noisy

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Instant Ace Plus Blender Review

Instant Ace Blender Plus review may make you change your mind about getting one of the blenders used at Starbucks. Because if you’re looking for instant pot blenders that cook and blend virtually everything, then the Instant Pot Ace Blender is all that you need. From nut milk, margaritas, dips, baby foods, and frozen treats to hot soups, the instant pot ace blender doubles up as a 24/7 chef. 

Features:

• 25,000 RPM 10-speed powerful bender for tasty and healthy smoothies
• Fully customizable cooking temperature for more control 
• Smart Program for cleaning jar and blades in under 60 seconds
• Crushed Ice Program for making professional-standard margaritas and blended beverages with crushed ice
• Instant pot blender for uniform cooking with a heating element and soup function
• 4 hot-blending programs and 4 cold-blending one-touch programs
• 54-ounce capacity

Pros:

• Hot and cold functions for making both hot food and cold drinks
• More versatile as it allows you to make milkshakes, pizza dough, cake batter, puddings, and more
• Cooking hot soups doesn’t depend on blade friction but on the proper heating element for uniform cooking
• Keeps food warm automatically for 2 hours after making a hot blend
• Easy to use with a simple LED display and touchscreen interface for changing settings and monitoring the temperature of your meals. 
• Accessories like a cleaning brush are included for a thorough cleaning, measuring cups for proper ingredient measurement, and for making nut milk like soy milk

Cons:

• The bottom of the blade section of the instant pot ace blender cannot be removed and may lead to mold formation
• Cannot knead the dough
• Not dishwasher-safe

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Ninja Mega Kitchen System 

This is another alternative blender that you can use at home for convenience and quick meal prep. The extra large size pitcher, a food processor bowl, and the on-the-go Nutri Ninja Cups are specially designed to give high-performance blending, processing, and vitamin and nutrient extracting processes.

Features:

• 2 horse-power motor for fast and powerful blending
• A 72-ounce pitcher that crushes ice to snow in seconds
• Even chopping with an 8-cup food processor
• Four 16-ounce on-the-go Nutri Ninja cups with lids for carrying everywhere
• Dishwasher-safe and BPA-free plastic parts

Pros:

• Makes 2 pounds of dough in 30 seconds
• Powerful motor for fast and efficient blending and processing
• Extra large pitcher and food processor to make meal prep easier
• Maximum vitamin and nutrient extraction with Nutri Ninja cups
• Easy to clean

Cons:

• Ninja Mega Kitchen System soup recipes are the only thing you can’t make in this blender as it doesn’t support blending hot ingredients as per the information shared on their website. 

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Ninja Foodi Blender Vs Instant Pot Blender

If you compare Ninja Foodi blender with the Instant Pot Blender, you will notice some similarities and differences. The Ninja Foodi Power Blender And Processor is a powerful blender using 1400 watts to crush ice and other ingredients very fast. The 3-in-1 product crushes, processes, and makes dough. You can make 1½ pounds of dough in just 45 seconds. With smartTorque technology, there is no need to stop, shake, or stir tough ingredients. The 72-ounce pitcher capacity helps make food and beverages for the whole family a matter of pressing buttons. 6 preset Auto-IQ programs to make a one-touch dough, smoothies, and chopping a breeze. The stacked blade design delivers superior chopping performance. Thanks to the variable speed control, you can have ingredients as smooth or as chunky as you want. Cleaning up this blender is simple as the attachments are dishwasher-safe and you also get a cleaning brush if you want to handwash the gadget. The Ninja Foodi blender can do all chopping, crushing, and kneading activities with ease. 

The Instant Pot Ace Nova Cooking Blender is powered by a 1000-watt motor to quickly prepare soups, smoothies, nut butter, oat milk, soy milk, baby foods, and more and bring out all the nutrients for a healthy meal. Its hot blending feature is intuitive and keeps food warm for up to two hours. With the dough-kneading function, you can prepare bread, cakes, and pies at home. The 56-ounce blender takes only a minute to clean with its Smart cleaning program that removes almost all the food residue from the pitcher and the blades. 

Although the Instant Pot Blender costs less than the Ninja Foodi Power blender, it offers both cold and hot functions and therefore, more versatility. The capacity of the pitcher is smaller, making it less suitable to prep meals for a family or to entertain a large group of people quickly. The Ninja Foodi blender is larger and more powerful and it saves time as there is no need to stall it. Although it offers fewer preset programs, it depends on what you want to use your blender most often for to choose one over the other.

Ninja Foodi and Instant Pot Blenders Comparison Table

	Ninja Foodi Blender	Instant Pot Blender
Amps	1400 watts	100 watts
Hot and Cold Functions	No	Yes
Customizable cooking temperature	No	Yes
Dough making function	Yes	Yes
Number of preset programs	6	12
Easy to clean	Yes	Yes

 

FAQs

Find out which coffee machine in Starbucks is used to pull one after another perfect espresso shots to satisfy their customers and keep them coming back. 

Whether I’m going to work or chilling on the weekend, there’s rarely a single day that I don’t stop at Starbucks for coffee. There’s nothing not to love about Starbucks coffee as it’s served quickly, fresh, and full of flavor and that oh-so-wonderful aroma. And countless times, I tried to emulate the Starbucks coffee taste at home even using their coffee beans but alas! Each time I tried, there was something not quite right. Then it finally occurred to me that the espresso machine used at Starbucks must be the trick to making the coffee taste so good.

So I tried to find out what espresso machine does Starbucks use and if I could get my hands on one. Here’s what I found out.

History Of What Kind Of Espresso Machine Does Starbucks Use

Starbucks always didn’t use the fully automatic espresso machine that they use today. In the beginning, they used standard espresso machines to cater to their customers’ caffeine cravings. Here’s a brief history of what kind of espresso machine they started with and why they have upgraded to the Mastrena II today. 

Back in the 1990s, Starbucks used a different machine – the Linea by La Marzocco. If you want to use these machines to their full potential, you need to be an expert because they’re just like regular espresso machines with regular portafilters. In other words, you need some skills to pull that perfect espresso shot. 

When Starbucks became the powerful coffee company it is today, it switched to using super-automatic machines. The old espresso machines needed to be watched a bit, but super-automatics only need you to set the settings and push a button.

They got a Mastrena from Thermoplan AG, which was made for them in 2008. This Swiss coffee machine, the Mastrena CS2, was super-automatic. It had a huge hopper on top that could hold a lot of beans. The CS2 also had a built in burr grinder that could grind coffee beans faster than you would need for home use. The unit had a steam wand attached to it.

The Mastrena CS2 has been around for a while, but a new model called the Mastrena II is slowly taking its place.

What Coffee Maker Does Starbucks Use Now?

The Mastrena High Yield Espresso machine that Starbucks uses is made by a Swiss company, Thermoplan AG. Thermoplan actually created the espresso machine expressly for Starbucks. Because of this, it will be difficult to locate them elsewhere.

A fully automatic coffee maker with a high yield, the Mastrena High Yield Espresso Machine can quickly serve customers. There are other benefits of this beast of a machine that makes it an integral part of Starbucks.

Design

The Mastrena High Yield Espresso Machine has a unique design that makes it shorter than standard commercial coffee makers so baristas can make eye contact with clients and develop personal relationships with their clients as they prepare their drinks. In the service industry, it’s very important to establish one-to-one relationships with customers; eye contact is one of the main ways of doing so. 

Since the Mastrena espresso machine used at Starbucks was explicitly designed for the coffee chain, it has a built in coffee grinder that makes possible rapid production of coffee and also makes it hassle-free for the barista. The barista only needs to place the coffee beans in one end of the machine’s bean to cup system and receive the drink in the other. 

Efficiency

How Starbucks makes coffee directly relates to its efficiency and customer satisfaction. The Starbucks automatic coffee machine has contributed to the chain’s high customer satisfaction rate as it can churn out espressos faster – 240 shots per hour – and maintain consistent quality. Not only has it sped up the process of making drinks but the automatic commercial coffee machines Starbucks also create the perfect water-to-coffee ratio to make the best espresso shots. 

The computerized menu system of Starbucks espresso machines remembers the exact process of making espressos, cappuccinos, and lattes, making them an indispensable part of the coffee experience at America’s favorite coffee shop. 

Cost-Saving

With the latest model of the espresso machine used in Starbucks, overall operations costs are reduced as it requires very little training to get a new barista onboard. No hefty training expenses are involved when the machine can grind coffee beans and channel them to produce an excellent cup of espresso at the touch of a button. 

Easy Maintenance

Another advantage is the ease with which the Mastrena espresso machine can be disassembled. This makes cleanup simple for whoever is in charge. Being able to easily disassemble this machine is useful for maintenance in addition to cleaning. It takes a huge load off the café manager’s shoulders. 

Future-Ready

The Mastrena II is equipped with artificial intelligence or AI and is fitted for the future. It’s connected to the central office and collects information such as customer preferences, when the machine is supposed to get routine maintenance, the likelihood of the machine breaking down, and even updating recipes digitally.

In the Internet of Things age, Starbucks has been smart to upgrade its espresso machines and utilize them in more ways than just pulling espresso shots. 

 1: Benefits of The Coffee Machine In Starbucks

1. Barista-Friendly Design

2. Efficiency

3. Cost-Saving

4. Easy Maintenance

5. Fitted For The Future

Can You Get A Starbucks Coffee Machine In Store?

Unfortunately, you can’t get the latest Mastrena II coffee machine in Starbucks stores or anywhere as Starbucks inked an exclusive deal with Thermoplan. That means it’s not open for public purchase. Also, it wouldn’t make sense to use one of these machines at home when you can buy one after reading reviews of the top 10 best bean to cup coffee machines. 

Moreover, there’s nothing all that special about this espresso machine except that it’s Swiss-made. Well, there is another thing special about it. Everything’s computerized and calibrated so with just one push of a button, you can get a fresh cup without any fuss. 

Another point that doesn’t make it a sensible choice to own the same espresso machine that Starbucks uses (even if you could!) is its price. Do you know how much the Mastrena espresso machine cost? It costs between $15k to $28k. I think it’s not worth it for home users to invest so much in an espresso machine. Even for small and medium businesses, it’s not feasible as it would take a long time to get back the return on investment. 

But if you’re bent on getting one, try looking for an older espresso machine from Starbucks. It still costs a lot and you can do better by buying a new espresso machine for much less. 

Other Coffee Machines Used In Starbucks

Apart from the Mastrena II, Starbucks uses other brewing equipment like the Clover brewing system. In this method, one cup is brewed at a time by using both the French press and the vacuum system to separate the coffee grounds from the liquid coffee. Starbucks acquired the manufacturing company of the Clover brewing system – Coffee Equipment Company – in 2008. That’s why these brewing machines are not sold commercially. 

Another espresso machine used is the Verismo Brewer. This light coffee machine uses espresso pods to brew espressos and lattes. In just 15 seconds, it can brew 10 ounces of coffee using high-pressure extraction for full flavor and aroma. 

What Kind Of Espresso Does Starbucks Use?

1	Starbucks Classic Dark Espresso Roast
2	Starbucks Decaf Espresso Blend
3	Starbucks Light Roast Blonde Espresso

It’s not only the espresso machine that Starbucks uses that makes a difference in their coffee beverages. What type of espresso does Starbucks use also has an impact on the outcome of the Starbucks drink.

Starbucks house blend coffee and other types of Starbucks coffee beans used for brewing coffee are what make them stand head and shoulders above any other coffee shop.

Starbucks Classic Dark Espresso Roast, Starbucks Decaf Espresso Blend, and Starbucks Light Roast Blonde Espresso are the three main types of espresso used in Starbucks. Starbucks Signature Espresso Roast is used for making most espresso shots that carry a robust flavor with caramel notes. 

Unless you ask for the Starbucks Light Roast Blonde Espresso or a certain recipe calls for it, it’s not usually used. It has a smooth texture and citrus notes with a sweet undertone and goes well with plant-based milk and honey, for example, ice blonde vanilla latte and other Starbucks keto drinks. 

FAQs

The Starbucks Tall versus Grande debate has been going on for years. But no more! In this post, I’ll define Starbucks Tall and Grande, then share how these sizes differ and which one you should order. 

History Of Starbucks Cup Sizes And Names

The Beginning

Everything began in 1982 when Howard Schultz joined Starbucks as Head of Marketing. Jerry Baldwin and Gordon Bowker were the business’s owners at the time.

In 1983, Schultz was dispatched on a business trip to Milan, where he fell in love with the Italian coffee bars and the city’s astounding 1500 coffee shops.

When he came back, he shared his plan to expand Starbucks. However, the owners were not enthusiastic about his plan to grow the chain.

The Split

Due to the disagreement between the owners and Schultz, he left the business in 1985 and opened his own coffee shop, Il Giornale, which was an immediate success.

In the meantime, the proprietors of Starbucks placed it up for sale in 1987. Schultz acquired it and Il Giornale eventually expanded and merged with the Starbucks brand.

Happily Ever After

Schultz grasped the opportunity to adopt the company structure he had observed in Milan. In the US, he wished to introduce the distinctive Italian coffee culture.

He utilized Italian names for the cup sizes, which accounts for Starbucks’ unique cup capacity. For instance, the Starbucks Venti cup can carry 20 ounces of hot coffee because the word “venti” means “twenty” in Italian.

Similar to how “Trenta” means “30” in Italian, a Starbucks Trenta beverage is 30 ounces in size.

Schultz did not stop at the Starbucks cup sizes only.

He also made sure there were distinctive names given to the drinks that sounded Italian. That’s how we have mocha, macchiato, cappuccino, a doppio or double shot espresso, and others.

Fun Fact: You can’t own a Starbucks franchise in the US and Canada.

The coffee chain has made a successful footprint in 80 countries around the world with exponential growth.

Starbucks Cups Sizes Explained

Simply refer to the below table to get the basic bearing on the Starbucks coffee sizes. 

Starbucks Cup name	Volume (fl oz)
Demi	3
Short	8
Tall	12
Grande	16
Venti (hot)	20
Venti (cold)	24
Trenta	30

Demi

The demi size is used to serve a solo espresso shot or a doppio espresso and sometimes as sample cups as well.

This size is not available in all Starbucks stores and you’ll most likely be served espresso in a Short (8-ounce) cup if the store does offer it. 

You don’t need to go to Starbucks every time you want to drink out of a demi cup. You can buy the official stainless-steel Christmas edition online!

Short

The Short cup is 8 ounces and may not feature on the Starbucks menu board. This is a strategy to get you to buy one of the larger cup sizes.

But if you ask for any hot drink to be served in the Short cup, the barista will accommodate your request. It’s just that you can’t have a cold brew or any cold drinks in this size. 

Tall

At 12-ounces capacity is the Tall cup at Starbucks. The menu starts with this size, making it the smallest size you can order from a standard outlet even though the word tall may seem to mean large.

If you order hot and cold drinks in a Tall cup, you will get a shot of espresso for all drinks except flat whites, iced shaken espressos, and Americanos.

These drinks in the Tall size will contain two espresso shots. The Starbucks Tall cup is equal to two six-ounce cups of coffee. 

Grande

Even though Grande means large in French, it is considered Medium at Starbucks, having a size of 16 fl oz.

If you order an iced coffee or hot drinks in this cup, it will contain two shots of espresso. But in an Americano, a flat white, or an iced shaken espresso, the Grande size will have three shots of espresso. 

Fun Fact: A smoothie at Starbucks will come in the Grande size only.

The Grande cup at Starbucks is equal to 2½ cups (six-ounce cup) of coffee.

Venti

Venti hot drinks are served in a 20-ounce cup size while cold drinks like iced tea are served in a 24-ounce Venti cold size.

That’s because you need to make room for ice in the drink and Starbucks didn’t want to shortchange their customers by making them pay more for less coffee. Hence, the larger Venti size for iced beverages. 

Trenta

Lastly, the Trenta can hold 30 ounces of fluid. In this cup, you can have only cold drinks with ice.

Espresso drinks are not offered in the Trenta cup. 

Starbucks Tall vs Grande: What is the Difference Between Tall And Grande?

As explained above, the Starbucks Tall holds 12 fluid ounces while the Grande holds 16 fluid ounces of a beverage.

There has been some debate over the Starbucks drink sizes. Some people have even gone so far as to claiming that Starbucks has been misleading their customers by charging more for the same amount of hot and cold drinks.

One such claim was made by a singer in a TikTok video and he said that the coffee in both Tall and Grande cups is the same amount. In fact, the video shows that the Tall cup can hold more fluid than the Grande. Absurd, isn’t it?

The debate further goes on as there have been opinions on the Tall cup being wider and being able to hold more liquid than the taller albeit narrower Grande cup. 

That said, the experiment did not clearly show the bottom of the empty cups, raising eyebrows about whether the cups had something inside them already. 

Tall vs Grande Size Myths Debunked

For every experiment trying to prove that Tall and Grande are the same, other experiments have proved the opposite.

When the contents of the Tall (12 fl oz) cup are poured into the Grande cup (16 fl oz), it clearly shows that it still has exactly 4 fluid ounces of space left. Don’t believe me? Watch this video.

The experiment goes on to show the same results when the contents of the Grande cup are poured into a Venti cup and the Venti cup contents are added to the Trenta cup. 

A good number of Starbucks coffee fans from across the world have also come out with videos debunking the Tall Grande and Venti size myths. 

The Bottom Line

There are people who raise questions about the size or content of foods from different international chains. But all of the claims aren’t true all the time. 

In this day and age of social media, the quickest way to garner views and likes (and more moolah!) is to make outrageous claims.

Before jumping on the bandwagon and causing unnecessary controversy, take a moment to find out both sides of the story.

Thankfully, there are plenty of netizens with the right mind and the sense to refute false claims and prove the truth.

FAQs

Learn how high the Starbucks Venti caffeine is as well as in all other drink sizes so that you don’t overdo the caffeine intake and cause harm to yourself.

Venti is short for “20 ounces” in Italian. A Venti drink is made with double the amount of coffee, compared to a regular cup.

Whether you’re drinking a venti iced coffee or iced tea, Starbucks is a place where you can get your caffeine fix. But what makes their drinks so caffeinated, and how much caffeine is in their drinks? 

This post compiles all the Starbucks drinks as per the caffeine content per cup size in different categories like hot coffees, iced teas, etc.

All the information in this post was collected from the official Starbucks website.

The Magic Formula At Starbucks

Before we look into the details of the caffeine amount in each Starbucks drink, let’s set the basis on which the international coffee chain serves espresso-based drinks. 

For Short and Tall coffees, one espresso shot; for Grande and Venti, two shots. This applies to almost all espresso drinks except for Americanos, flat whites, iced shaken espressos, and venti cold drinks. 

Just remember that in one shot of espresso (0.75 fl oz), there is 75 mg of caffeine. 

So, when you order a Starbucks coffee next time, keep a tab on the number of espresso shots to calculate the amount of caffeine in the coffee.

Here’s a table of the amount of caffeine in single or solo, double or doppio, triple, and quad shots of espresso. 

Size	Servings (fl. oz)	Servings (ml)	Shots	Caffeine (mg)	Used In
Solo	0.75	22	1	75	Short or Tall
Double	1.25	36	2	150	Grande or Venti
Triple	2.25	60	3	225	Served on request only
Quad	3	88	4	300	Served on request only

Starbucks Cup Sizes In A Nutshell

Briefly, let’s look at the Starbucks cup sizes.

The Short has 8 fl oz, the Tall has 12 fl oz, the Grande has 16 fl oz, and the Venti has 20 fl in hot drinks and 24 fl oz in cold drinks.

Another size is the Trenta which has a 30 fl oz capacity.

If you’d like to know about the Starbucks Cup Sizes, read this article.

Caffeine Amount In Starbucks Hot Coffees

From this table, we can see that among the Starbucks Hot Coffees category, Venti caffeine is highest in a Veranda Blended brewed coffee at 475 mg of caffeine per cup. This is more than 6 espresso shots per cup. 

This caffeine amount is also beyond what is recommended by Mayo Clinic – 400 mg of caffeine per day for any healthy adult. 

For the least amount of caffeine of 30mg in a Starbucks venti size, you can choose from Decaf Pike Place Roast or Decaf Espresso Roast Clover or decaf brewed coffee like Decaf Sumatra Clover or Clover Brewed Decaf Pike Place Roast. 

If you want to walk the middle path within 200mg of caffeine per Venti cup, you can choose from the following hot coffees that include Starbucks brewed coffee:

1. Caffe Misto
2. Cappuccino
3. Flat White
4. Caffe Latte
5. Cinnamon Dolce Latte
6. Starbucks Reserve Hazelnut Bianco Latte
7. Starbucks Blonde Vanilla Latte
8. Caramel Macchiato
9. Caffe Mocha
10. White Chocolate Mocha
11. Papua New Guinea Moanti Clover® Starbucks Reserve
12. Brazil Fazenda Catanduva Clover® Starbucks Reserve®
13. Clover® Starbucks Reserve® Costa Rica Naranjo
14. Perú Cajamarca Clover® Starbucks Reserve®
15. Rwanda Hingakawa Clover® Starbucks Reserve®

If you are feeling a little more adventurous and want to try a Starbucks hot coffee within 300mg of caffeine per Venti cup, try out the following:

1. Caffe Americano
2. Honey Almondmilk Flat White
3. Starbucks Reserve Latte
4. Starbucks Reserve Dark Chocolate Mocha

For those of you who can stomach within 400mg of caffeine per Venti cup, you can try Featured Starbucks Dark Roast Coffee at 340mg of caffeine.

And for those super caffeine guzzlers out there who can gulp down anything from 400mg and above caffeine per venti cup, the following hot coffees are up your alley.

1. Veranda Blend brewed coffee
2. Featured Medium Roast – Pike Place Roast
3. Clover Brewed® Pike Place® Roast
4. Organic Yukon Blend® Clover®
5. Clover Brewed® Gold Coast Blend®
6. Clover Brewed® Breakfast Blend
7. Kenya Clover®
8. Veranda Blend® Clover®
9. Clover Brewed® Starbucks Willow Blend
10. Caffé Verona® Clover®
11. Espresso Roast Clover®
12. Ethiopia Clover®
13. French Roast Clover®
14. Italian Roast Clover®
15. Komodo Dragon Clover®
16. Sumatra Clover®

Caffeine Amount In Starbucks Hot Teas

Don’t be under the illusion that only coffee contains caffeine. 

Tea has caffeine too although a cup of coffee has double the amount of caffeine compared to a cup of black tea.

Did you know that the caffeine content in tea is affected by a few factors?

1. The type of leaf used to make the tea affects the caffeine level in your cuppa. Whole leaves release less caffeine than broken leaves in tea bags. 
2. The brewing time also affects the caffeine content in tea. The longer tea is brewed, the more caffeine is released.
3. How much tea is used in each cup also affects the caffeine level. If you use more tea, there will be more caffeine in each cup.
4. Finally, the temperature of the water used to brew the tea affects the caffeine content. The hotter the water, the faster more caffeine is released into the tea.

Let’s take a look at how much caffeine is in a Starbucks venti and other cups from the hot tea selection. 

Things are much easier to figure out as the range of hot teas is not as wide as those of hot coffees. 

The chai tea latte is the only drink with tea that packs in the most caffeine in a venti size at 120 milligrams.

Next in the hierarchy of caffeine content comes the match tea latte with 110mg of caffeine per Venti size.

Within 40mg of caffeine per venti cup, you can choose from the following teas:

1. Chai tea
2. Earl Grey Tea
3. Teavana® London Fog Tea Latte
4. Royal English Breakfast Tea
5. Royal English Breakfast Tea Latte
6. Jade Citrus Mint® Brewed Tea

There are two hot tea drinks that contain only 16mg of caffeine in a venti size – Honey Citrus Mint Tea and Emperor’s Clouds & Mist®. 

For a totally caffeine-free tea, you can choose either Mint Majesty® or Peach Tranquility or both! They have refreshing and invigorating flavors that will gently soothe your senses.

What’s The Caffeine Amount In Starbucks Hot Drinks?

Among the Starbucks hot drinks selection, choosing a drink free from caffeine couldn’t be easier as most of the drinks on the menu are caffeine-free. The only exception is the Starbucks Venti hot chocolate which clocks in at 35mg of caffeine per serving.

As white chocolate doesn’t contain caffeine, you can have a white hot chocolate that’s completely caffeine free.

The Starbucks website doesn’t have any information on the caffeine content of cinnamon dolce crème. This drink is made by combining freshly steamed milk with cinnamon-flavored syrup, sweetened whipped cream, and a cinnamon-flavored topping. If you’re wondering if cinnamon has caffeine, the answer is no, cinnamon does not have caffeine. 

Caffeine Amount In Starbucks Frappuccino Blended Beverages

In this category of frappuccino blended beverages at Starbucks, you don’t get any of the drinks in the Short or 8-ounce cup size. 

The espresso frappuccino in the venti size will give you the highest caffeine shot of 185mg.

For caffeine-free frappuccino blended beverages, take your pick from Caramel Ribbon Crunch Crème Frappuccino or Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino, or White Chocolate Crème Frappuccino.

For a slightly higher caffeine content, try Chocolate Cookie Crumble Crème Frappuccino or Double Chocolaty Chip Crème Frappuccino, each packing in 20mg of caffeine in the venti size.

At 40mg of caffeine per cup, you can have a venti size of Chai Crème Frappuccino.

Starbucks Matcha Crème Frappuccino has 95mg of caffeine in the venti size.

Or, if you want to keep things within 115 to 125 mg of caffeine, opt for one of these:

1. Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino 
2. Caffè Vanilla Frappuccino 
3. Caramel Frappuccino 
4. Coffee Frappuccino 
5. White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino

At 130mg caffeine per venti serving, you can get either Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino or Mocha Frappuccino.

If you want to go higher on the caffeine ladder, there’s Java Chip Frappuccino with 145mg of caffeine.

Or if you’re looking for low caffeine options, check out our article on Starbucks low caffeine drinks.

What’s The Caffeine Amount In Starbucks Cold Coffees?

None of the cold coffees are available in the Starbucks Short size cup. 

While most of them are there in Tall and Grande cups, a couple are missing from the Venti cup size like nitro cold brew and vanilla sweet cream nitro cold brew. 

There are only seven cold coffee drinks you can choose from in the Trenta or 30 fl oz size at Starbucks:

1. Chocolate Cream Cold Brew
2. Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew
3. Starbucks® Cold Brew Coffee
4. Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
5. Starbucks® Cold Brew Coffee with Milk
6. Iced Coffee
7. Iced Coffee with Milk

Among these, the highest caffeine content is in Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew and Starbucks® Cold Brew Coffee with Milk at 360mg in each drink. 

The lowest caffeine at 190mg in the Trenta size is the Iced Coffee with Milk. 

Speaking of Venti caffeine content in this range of cold coffees, you can get the least amount of caffeine at only 30mg in the following drinks:

1. Iced Decaf Sumatra Clover®
2. Iced Clover Brewed® Decaf Pike Place® Roast
3. Iced Clover Brewed® Decaf Espresso Roast

Surprisingly, there are six cold coffee Venti size drinks with the highest amount of caffeine at 470mg per serving. These are:

1. Iced Espresso Roast Clover®
2. Iced French Roast Clover®
3. Iced Clover Brewed® Gold Coast Blend®
4. Iced Clover Brewed® Italian Roast
5.  Iced Komodo Dragon Clover®
6. Iced Sumatra Clover®

There must be a good demand for these high-caffeinated cold coffees otherwise why would Starbucks offer them!

Let’s take a look at the cold coffees that have a caffeine content of less than 200mg per Venti serving. There is Iced Coffee with Milk at 170mg, Iced Flat White containing 175mg, and the following containing 195mg of caffeine each:

1. Iced Papua New Guinea Moanti Clover® Starbucks Reserve
2. Iced Brazil Fazenda Catanduva Clover® Starbucks Reserve
3. Iced Clover® Starbucks Reserve® Costa Rica Naranjo
4. Iced Perú Cajamarca Clover® Starbucks Reserve
5. Iced Rwanda Hingakawa Clover® Starbucks Reserve

Note: In the above five drinks, you get the same amount of caffeine in Tall, Grande, and Venti sizes.

If you’re looking for a cold coffee with 200-300mg caffeine content in the Venti size, there are a lot of options.

1. Chocolate Cream Cold Brew
2. Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew
3. Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
4. Iced Caffè Americano
5. Iced Coffee
6. Iced Shaken Espresso
7. Iced Honey Almondmilk Flat White
8. Starbucks Reserve® Iced Latte
9. Starbucks Reserve® Iced Hazelnut Bianco Latte
10. Iced Caffè Latte
11. Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte
12. Iced Starbucks® Blonde Vanilla Latte
13. Iced Caramel Macchiato
14. Iced White Chocolate Mocha
15. Iced Caffè Mocha
16. Starbucks Reserve® Iced Dark Chocolate Mocha

Between 300-400mg of caffeine per Venti cup, these are some of the Starbucks cold coffees available:

1. Starbucks® Cold Brew Coffee
2. Starbucks® Cold Brew Coffee with Milk
3. Iced Toasted Vanilla Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
4. Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
5. Iced Chocolate Almondmilk Shaken Espresso
6. Iced Shaken Espresso
7. Iced Honey Almondmilk Flat White

Now, if you want something above 400mg of caffeine per Venti but less than 470mg, you can try these as each comes with a 445mg caffeine count:

1. Iced Caffé Verona® Clover® 
2. Iced Clover Brewed® Breakfast Blend 
3. Iced Ethiopia Clover® 
4. Iced Clover Brewed® Kenya 
5. Iced Pike Place® Roast Clover® 
6. Iced Organic Yukon Blend® Clover®

For a little lower caffeine per Venti size at 425mg of caffeine, you can choose between Iced Veranda Blend® Clover® and Iced Clover Brewed® Starbucks Willow Blend. 

Now let’s not forget that iced espressos are also part of the Cold Coffees selection at Starbucks but we deal with their caffeine count a bit differently because it depends on how many shots of espresso you want in your cup. So, here’s the lowdown on iced espresso caffeine content.

Count The Caffeine In Starbucks Iced Teas

From the Starbucks Iced Teas selection, there are two things to note:

1. Almost all the drinks are available in four sizes from Tall to Trenta. 
2. The venti size for all cold drinks at Starbucks is not 20-ounce but 24-ounce. This is because Starbucks wanted to make room for ice in the Venti cold drinks without getting the customers to pay the same price for a less amount of the drink base. This also applies to all cold drinks. 

You can grab on the go a bottled iced tea that comes in a 14.5-ounce size. Teavana® Mango Black Tea has more caffeine per bottle at 55mg while Teavana® Sparkling Unsweetened Peach Nectarine Green Tea has a much less amount of caffeine at 16mg. 

The Iced Tea Chai Latte in the Venti cup has the highest caffeine amount at 145mg per serving. 

For a caffeine-free iced tea, choose either Iced Passion Tango® Tea or Iced Passion Tango® Tea Lemonade. 

Within 110mg of caffeine per Venti cup, you can try Iced Matcha Tea Latte or Iced Matcha Lemonade. 

You get quite a few options of iced tea within the 40mg caffeine range. These are:

1. Iced Black Tea
2. Iced Black Tea Lemonade
3. Iced Royal English Breakfast Tea Latte
4. Iced London Fog Tea Latte
5. Iced Peach Green Tea
6. Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade
7. Iced Green Tea
8. Iced Green Tea Lemonade

It’s interesting to note that the Trenta or 30-ounce size of Iced Matcha Lemonade has a lower caffeine amount (120mg) than the Venti size (24-ounce) of Iced Chai Tea Latte (145mg).

Caffeine Amount In Starbucks Cold Drinks

The Cold Drinks selection at Starbucks has both canned and bottled options as well as drinks that are served in Tall, Grande, Venti, and Trenta sizes. 

All the drinks served in Starbucks cups contain the same amount of caffeine in the same size cups – 35mg in Tall, 45mg in Grande, 70mg in Venti, and 90mg in Trenta. 

SMB milk, lemonade, and blended strawberry lemonade are caffeine-free. 

Except for the energy drinks, the rest of the bottled drinks are free from caffeine.

Final Thoughts

The overwhelming choice of drinks at Starbucks with the different sizes and caffeine levels makes it hard to know which one to choose. 

We hope that the tables we have shared for each drink category above will help you make the right decision. 

Just remember that the daily caffeine intake in a healthy adult should not exceed 400mg. Also, there are people who have certain medical conditions for whom a low-caffeine or no-caffeine drink is the better option. 

Energy drinks like this also contain caffeine so read the label before consuming.

FAQs

Starbucks keto drinks cheat sheet will teach you how to get the best of the Starbucks drinks and food without the carbs and sugars to spoil your ketogenic diet.

If you’re one of the 7% of consumers who followed a keto or high-fat, low-carb diet in the USA in 2022, then you would be interested to know how you can make your favorite Starbucks drinks keto-compliant. 

In this post, we will share more than thirty drinks at Starbucks that you can order and customize to comply with your keto regimen. 

We will also share tips to make your drinks have a low carb content without compromising too much on the taste and creaminess. 

And if you’re in the mood to nibble on something, we will tell you which keto food to order. 

What Is Keto Diet?

A ketogenic diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet that helps your body get energy by burning fat, not sugars found in carbs like legumes, fruits, vegetables, and grains. 

After reducing carbohydrate intake – only 20 – 50g of carbs per day – the body goes into ketosis or a metabolic state where fat is burned to release energy. You lose weight as a result. 

In the liver, the fat is converted into ketones, which provide energy to the brain. 

It takes two to four days for ketosis to start after you have started this special diet. 

Keto Starbucks Drinks

Just because you’re on a keto diet doesn’t mean you have to stop visiting your local Starbucks. 

By using sugar, syrup, and milk substitutes, you can customize your hot or iced drink and make it match your low-carb diet. 

No.	Drink Name	Net Carbs
1	Keto Frappuccino	5g
2	Keto Espresso Frappuccino	4g
3	Iced Shaken Espresso	4g
4	Iced Blonde Vanilla Latte	4g
5	Keto Iced Latte	2g
6	Starbucks Nitro Cold Brew	0g \ 3g (with heavy cream and sugar-free syrup)
7	Vanilla Sweet Cream Nitro Cold Brew	4g \ 1g (with two pumps of sugar-free syrup and heavy cream)
8	Iced Coffee	2g
9	Double Shot On Ice	1.5g
10	Iced Mocha	8g
11	Iced Keto Pumpkin Spice Latte	12g
12	Vanilla Bean Coconut Milk Latte	7g
13	Keto Gingerbread Latte	7g (with half and half, sugar-free syrup, and one pump of gingerbread syrup)
14	Iced Flat White	4g
15	Iced Toasted Oat Milk Shaken Espresso	5g (with only oat milk)
16	Iced Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Latte	6g
17	Black Coffee	0g
18	Espresso	1g
19	Espresso Con Panna	2g
20	Americano	1g (with a single espresso shot without any additions)
21	Cappuccino	1g (with any unsweetened non-dairy milk and no sweetener or syrup)
22	Caffe Misto	2g
23	Café Latte	2.5g (without sugar-free syrup)
24	Flat White	1.5g (if Short cup size is used)
25	Espresso Macchiato	1g
26	Caramel Macchiato	As the net carb will depend on the caramel drizzle amount, there’s no specific carb amount for the keto caramel macchiato.
27	Blonde Vanilla Latte	5g
28	Cinnamon Dolce Latte	5g
29	Keto Chai Tea Latte	4.5g (with heavy cream, sugar-free vanilla syrup, and cinnamon)
30	Keto London Fog Tea Latte	0g
31	Iced London Fog Tea Latte	2g
32	Royal English Breakfast Tea	4g
33	Unsweetened Iced Teas	0g
34	Iced Matcha Tea Latte	6g (without any non-dairy milk or heavy cream)
35	Iced Green Tea	0g
36	Starbucks Keto Pink Drink	5g (with heavy cream and sugar-free syrup)

01. Keto Frappuccino

This is a twist on the regular Frappuccino as you will need to opt out of a sugary dollop of the Frappuccino base. 

Instead, ask for a double-blended Grande iced coffee with extra ice and without any classic syrup. 

Request two to three pumps of your favorite sugar-free syrup or sugar-free vanilla syrup and two to three shots of heavy cream.

You can also choose any unsweetened non-dairy milk like almond milk instead of heavy cream. 

If you’re against sugar-free syrup, go for a natural sweetener like stevia or monk fruit. 

The result will be a pretty creamy and sweet coffee concoction without the mountain of carbs. 

Net carb: 5g

02. Keto Espresso Frappuccino

For an extra caffeine kick to get your day started on a smooth and cool note, you can order a keto espresso Frappuccino sans the sugary base. 

Just ask your barista for a double blended Grande espresso Frappuccino with 3 pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup and a splash of almond milk. Voila! You have a keto espresso Frappuccino made to order. 

Net carb: 4g

03. Iced Shaken Espresso

Just like bartenders use a cocktail shaker to serve up your favorite drink, the expert baristas at Starbucks also shake up an iced espresso to give you a glass of flavorful and cold espresso beverage. 

The most basic iced shaken espresso consists of brewed espresso, ice, milk, and classic syrup. Starbucks also offers the same drink with almond or oat milk instead of dairy milk and chocolate malt powder and brown sugar syrup. 

To make it keto-friendly, remember to ask the barista not to add the classic syrup, to replace milk with heavy cream or unsweetened almond milk, and to add two pumps of cinnamon dolce or sugar-free vanilla syrup for a bountiful dose of flavor without the carbs. 

Net carb: 4g

Net carb: 2g (without the sugar-free syrup)

04. Iced Blonde Vanilla Latte

The iced blonde vanilla latte is nothing but milk, ice, vanilla syrup, and espresso. 

The regular version is chockful of carbs from all the sugar. 

But making keto Starbucks drinks is quite simple. 

Just replace dairy milk with some heavy cream. The heavy cream will lend a rich texture to the iced blond vanilla latte. 

You can ask for an unsweetened non-dairy milk substitute like soy or almond milk instead of heavy cream or 2% milk. 

Instead of the regular vanilla syrup, ask for one or two pumps of the sugar-free version. 

Net carb: 4g

05. Keto Iced Latte

This is a keto take on the traditional iced latte. 

Order one Grande iced caffe latte with unsweetened almond milk or heavy cream. 

Use a natural sweetener like this one to add some sweetness without the carbs in your drink. 

Personally, adding heavy cream makes the iced latte creamy, just the way I like it!

Total carb: 2g

06. Starbucks Nitro Cold Brew

Plain old black coffee is rejuvenated into a frothy, dark, rich caffeine experience just by adding nitrogen!

The Starbucks nitro cold brew is a result of nitrogen passed through a cold brew that has been steeped for 20 hours. 

It’s served from a keg and has a foamy white top with a velvet-rich feel. 

If you’ve been avoiding black coffee for its thin texture, then try the nitro cold brew for a better mouthfeel. 

By itself, the drink has zero carbs. 

If you can afford up to 3 carbs, then dress it up with two pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup and a dash of heavy cream. 

Net carb: 0g

Net carb: 3g (with heavy cream and sugar-free syrup)

07. Vanilla Sweet Cream Nitro Cold Brew

This is the basic cold brew topped with a silky dollop of homemade vanilla cream, mounting to 4 grams of carbs. 

If you want less carb intake, ask for a replacement for the vanilla cream with one or two pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup and some heavy cream. 

Net carb: 4g

Net carb: 1g (with two pumps of sugar-free syrup and heavy cream).

08. Iced Coffee

One of the simplest keto Starbucks drinks at 0 carbs is a plain iced coffee minus the classic syrup. 

If you want to jazz it up a bit without straying from your keto diet, ask for two pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup and a bit of unsweetened almond milk. 

Net carb: 2g

09. Double Shot On Ice

Another Starbucks keto-friendly drink with a double shot of espresso. 

Instead of the 2% dairy milk and sweetener, ask your barista to splash some almond milk. 

Carry your natural sweetener and add 2 to 4 packets to sweeten things up. 

Net carb: 1.5g 

10. Iced Mocha

A Grande iced mocha at Starbucks comes packed with 18 grams of carbs as it contains skinny mocha sauce, milk, and espresso. 

But you can order the same in either of two ways to stay on track of your keto diet instead of the low-fat, high-carb regular version. 

One, in a Grande iced Americano, ask the barista to add some heavy cream, sugar-free vanilla syrup, and mocha sauce. 

This will have a net carb content of 8 grams. So, if you want to slash the carbs further, cut down on the sauce and syrup pumps after talking to the barista. 

The second way to make keto iced mocha is to order a Grande skinny iced mocha.

Instead of the regular four pumps of syrup, ask for one or two. 

Don’t forget to have the regular milk replaced with a non-dairy, unsweetened alternative like soy or almond milk or just heavy cream. 

Your drink will have the full mocha flavor and a rich, creamy texture without the carbs. 

Net carb: 8g (with the first method)

11. Iced Keto Pumpkin Spice Latte

The season is not too far when the Starbucks menu will highlight its Fall favorite – iced pumpkin spice latte. 

The regular drink is made with milk, espresso, vanilla and pumpkin syrup, nutmeg, clove, and cinnamon. 

It’s served on ice with an extra large helping of whipped cream and some more pumpkin spice sprinkled on top. 

No wonder there are 47 grams of carbs in the drink! 

But, you can tone down this drink to keep the pumpkin spice flavor and a creamy mouthfeel with the bonus of much fewer carbs. 

Just order an espresso with any non-dairy milk of your choice, heavy cream, and a single pump of pumpkin syrup served with nutmeg, clove, and cinnamon. If you want to make it sweet, add a packet of a natural sweetener. 

Another way to make this drink keto-friendly is to order an iced coffee, one pump of the pumpkin sauce, three pumps of vanilla syrup (or one pump of sugar-free vanilla syrup), half and half to replace milk or non-dairy milk to cut down the carbs further, and extra pumpkin spice topping to give you the full flavor. 

Net carb: 12g (with the second version)

12. Vanilla Bean Coconut Milk Latte

Although strictly not on the Starbucks keto menu, you can make a keto version of the vanilla bean coconut latte whether you prefer it hot or cold. 

The regular drink is loaded with 26 grams of carbs, thanks to the vanilla bean powder and sweetened coconut milk. 

Order your keto version by getting an Americano or a cold brew. Ask the barista to add light coconut milk, a pump of sugar-free vanilla syrup, and a scoop of vanilla bean powder. 

This drink will contain 7 grams of carbs and you can slash it down further by not adding the vanilla bean powder. But that would compromise on the vanilla flavor. 

Instead, you can still indulge in the vanilla flavor by having the vanilla bean powder and skipping the sugar-free vanilla syrup that contains sucralose. 

Net carb: 7g

13. Keto Gingerbread Latte

‘Tis the season for merrymaking and some indulging in Christmassy drinks. 

But if you’re on a keto diet, the standard gingerbread latte with 40 grams of carbs won’t do for you. 

Unfortunately, there’s no sugar-free version of the gingerbread syrup. 

So, you have to settle for plenty of powdered cinnamon to make up for the full gingerbread flavor from the syrup. 

You can have either a hot or an iced version of the gingerbread latte. 

Ask for an Americano with a pump of gingerbread syrup, some half and half, and two pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup. 

Instead of half and half, you can choose unsweetened almond milk or heavy cream to cut down the carb content. 

Another way to have fewer carbs in your drink is to ask for a single pump of sugar-free syrup. 

Net carb: 7g (with half and half, sugar-free syrup, and one pump of gingerbread syrup).

14. Iced Flat White

The iced flat white is simply iced coffee with milk. 

So, to make it keto, just order a Grande iced flat white and replace the dairy milk with heavy cream or unsweetened almond or soy milk. 

The heavy cream will give the drink a rich taste and texture.

The non-dairy milk will still add a nutty and subtle flavor to the flat white. 

Net carb: 4g

15. Iced Toasted Oat Milk Shaken Espresso

A relatively newer addition to the Starbucks menu, the iced toasted oat milk shaken espresso is made with blonde espresso, toasted vanilla syrup, and oat milk. 

To make a keto version, choose half oat milk and half almond milk, and four pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup. This will have a carb count of 3 grams as opposed to 5 grams if you opt for oat milk only. 

Net carb: 5g (with only oat milk)

16. Iced Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Latte

This drink is featured on the regular menu at Starbucks. 

Targeted at calorie-conscious coffee drinkers, the iced skinny cinnamon dolce latte is made from espresso, two pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup, and plenty of cinnamon sprinkles, ice, and fat-free dairy milk. 

The drink packs 12 grams of carbohydrates in the Grande size, which is a bit steep if you’re on a ketogenic diet. 

Hence, you can create a keto version by swapping the dairy milk with unsweetened plant-based milk like coconut or soy, or almond milk. 

Another way to make an iced skinny cinnamon dolce latte is by ordering an iced coffee with unsweetened non-dairy milk and a couple of pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup topped with plenty of cinnamon powder. This stripped-down version will contain 6 grams of carbs. 

If you want, you can add a packet of monk fruit sweetener like this one or stevia sweetener. 

Net carb: 6g

17. Black Coffee

A Grande cup of dark roast black coffee without any additions like milk or sugar is perfect for you at 0 carbs if you’re following a keto diet. 

In my opinion, coffee is at its best when it’s unadulterated with syrups, sugars, milk, or cream.

You get the true coffee essence when you drink it by itself. 

Moreover, there are health benefits associated with black coffee. 

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• Protein: 0 grams
• Fat: 0 grams
• arbohydrates: 0 grams
• Fiber: 0 grams
• Sugar: 0 grams
• Sodium: 5 milligrams

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Net carb: 0g

18. Espresso

There’s hardly any coffee aficionado out there who would not be familiar with espresso or who has never tasted it.

The classic espresso comes in a short cup of 3 ounces and contains a shot or an ounce of espresso. 

If you’re looking for more kick, order a doppio or double espresso shot to literally make you wake up and smell the coffee!

With just 1 gram of carbs, the espresso can be your regular morning partner and keep you on track with your keto diet. 

Net carb: 1g

19. Espresso Con Panna

Treat yourself to a variation of the classic espresso by adding whipped cream to two shots of espresso. 

The carb count in this drink is only 2 grams while the fat content from a spoon of whipped cream is 2.5 grams only, helping you to feel full for longer. 

The espresso con panna is also served in an espresso cup and so there’s none of the guilt feeling attached when you order a regular drink with swirls of cream. 

Net carb: 2g

20. Americano

Americano is made by adding 6 ounces of hot water to a single or double shot of espresso. 

That means you have 1 to 2 grams of carbs depending on the number of espresso shots. 

Sometimes we may get confused about black coffee versus Americano. 

Black coffee is made in a drip coffee machine whereas Americano is made with espresso shots. 

If you want to make a keto version of the Americano, choose any natural sweetener like stevia or monk fruit, heavy cream, or cinnamon. 

Net carb: 1g (with a single espresso shot without any additions)

21. Cappuccino

Cappuccino is a creamy, frothy cup of coffee decadence that can be an occasional treat for keto dieters. 

Regular dairy milk has loads of carbs – 12 grams in a cup – so you will need a keto-friendly replacement.

As espresso is topped with milky foam in a cappuccino, you can tweak it to use unsweetened almond, soy, or coconut milk that contains just one gram of carb per cup. 

You could also have the espresso topped with heavy cream and skip the non-dairy milk altogether. 

The high-fat, low-carb heavy cream will help you stay on the keto diet and give you a smooth, creamy cappuccino. 

If you want to add a tinge of sweetness, go for a couple of pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup or two packets of stevia. But this will add carbs to your drink.

Net carb: 1g (with any unsweetened non-dairy milk and no sweetener or syrup)

22. Caffe Misto

Known as café au lait in France, Caffe Misto in Starbucks uses a 1:1 ratio of coffee to steamed milk. 

You get a subtler coffee flavor since it doesn’t use an espresso shot but brewed coffee. 

Instead of using 2% regular dairy milk, ask the barista to use unsweetened soy, almond, or coconut milk for a velvety, rich cup. 

Net carb: 2g

23. Café Latte

In café latte, you get a sweet balance between espresso and steamed milk with a foamy top. 

For a café latte keto style, ask the barista to use unsweetened almond or soy, or coconut milk instead of dairy milk. 

If you’re okay with some dairy addition, then ask for heavy cream instead of milk. 

Use natural sweeteners if you must and you’ll have a drink within 2.5 grams of carbs. 

If you add a couple of pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup, the net carb count will rise to 4.5 grams. 

Net carb: 2.5g (without sugar-free syrup)

24. Flat White

As the name suggests, the flat white is flat with none of the foamy milk top you find in cappuccino. 

Made from two espresso shots and dairy milk, you can turn this into one of the easiest keto Starbucks drinks in two ways. 

First, just get almond milk to replace the whole milk. 

In the second way to get a keto flat white, order a Short flat white to be made with half water and half heavy cream. 

Add two packets of natural sweeteners to make it sweet. The net carb count will be 1.5 grams.

If you need more than two espresso shots in your flat white, order a Grande flat white and ask the barista to make it with ¼ heavy cream and ¾ water. 

To sweeten the Grande flat white, you’ll need four packets of any natural sweetener. 

Taken this way, the carb content will be 3 grams. 

Net carb: 1.5g (if Short cup size is used)

25. Espresso Macchiato

If you want a full blast of caffeine in the morning with a creamy texture, then espresso macchiato is your best bet. 

Steamed milk is added to two espresso shots to make this classic drink. 

But to make the keto version, all you need to do is replace the dairy milk with a splash of heavy cream. 

Want to make it sweet? Just add a couple of packs of natural sweeteners and you have a 1-gram carb Keto drink. 

Net carb: 1g

26. Caramel Macchiato

Caramel doesn’t exactly sound keto-friendly but you can reduce the drizzle amount to still get the flavor and sweetness without throwing your ketogenic diet off track. 

The regular Grande caramel macchiato has an espresso shot, oodles of steamed milk, a generous caramel drizzle, and three pumps of vanilla syrup. Small wonder it has 35 grams of carbs. 

But with a little adjustment, you can bring down the carb content by ordering a skinny caramel macchiato that uses a sugar-free vanilla syrup. 

Choose unsweetened almond milk instead of dairy milk for a nutty flavor. 

And reduce the portion of caramel drizzle to give you the flavor without going crazy on the carb count. 

As the net carb will depend on the caramel drizzle amount, there’s no specific carb amount for the keto caramel macchiato. 

27. Blonde Vanilla Latte

This is the hot version of the iced blonde vanilla latte. 

To make it keto, ask for a Grande blonde vanilla latte to be made with heavy cream or almond milk instead of the usual 2% dairy milk. 

Go for two pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup. 

If you still miss the sweetness, add a couple of packets of stevia or monk fruit natural sweetener. 

Compared to the iced version, it has one gram more carbs. 

Net carb: 5g

28. Cinnamon Dolce Latte

One of the most favorite winter warmers, the Grande cinnamon dolce latte is made by using two shots of espresso, 2% milk steamed, milk foam, and four pumps of cinnamon dolce syrup topped with whipped cream and cinnamon dolce sprinkles. 

As you have figured out by now that the regular version is full of sugars and carbs. 

Therefore, to make it keto-friendly, ask for a Grande cinnamon dolce latte without the whipped cream and cinnamon dolce toppings. 

Instead of the 2% milk, replace it with heavy cream or almond milk. 

Add three to four pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup. 

To get the maximum cinnamon flavor, ask the drink to be topped with regular powdered cinnamon.

Pro Tip: You can make your own cinnamon sugar by adding ground cinnamon to a natural sweetener. 

Net carb: 5g

29. Keto Chai Tea Latte

The chai tea base at Starbucks clocks at 45 grams of carbs due to the honey and sugar in the chai concentrate. 

Create a keto chai tea latte by asking the barista to use two teabags and none of the chai concentrate in a Grande Teavana tea. 

If you have this version, there are zero carbs. 

But for some decadence, ask for a couple of splashes of heavy cream or almond milk, a natural sweetener, two pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup, and a good sprinkling of cinnamon. 

The carb count with heavy cream, sugar-free vanilla syrup, and cinnamon comes to 4.5 grams. 

Net carb: 4.5g (with heavy cream, sugar-free vanilla syrup, and cinnamon).

30. Keto London Fog Tea Latte

Filled with hints of bergamot, lavender, and citrus flavors, this light tea latte is the perfect winter afternoon companion. 

You can have a zero-carb keto version by ordering two teabags of Early grey and hot water. 

For a richer taste and creaminess, top with heavy cream and a maximum of two pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup or a natural sweetener. 

Net carb: 0g (without sugar-free vanilla syrup or sweetener or heavy cream)

31. Iced London Fog Tea Latte

In the summers, you can make an iced London fog tea latte by ordering a Grande iced London fog tea latte with almond milk and three pumps of sugar-free vanilla sauce. 

Another of the wide range of keto Starbucks drinks that help you to indulge without derailing your diet.

Net carb: 2g

32. Royal English Breakfast Tea

Another Starbucks keto hot tea option, the Royal English Breakfast tea comes at 4g carbs if you order a Grande Royal English Breakfast Tea Latte with three pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup and almond milk. 

You can have the same drink in summer with its iced version. 

Net carb: 4g

33. Unsweetened Iced Teas

Choose from a range of iced teas like black tea, passion tango tea, and green tea to have a refreshing keto-friendly summer drink without any carbs. 

Add any natural sweetener if you want to dial things up a bit. 

Net carb: 0g

34. Iced Matcha Tea Latte

The base of this drink is the matcha tea blend which contains sugar. Milk and ice are added to the regular matcha tea latte. 

Since the Grande uses three scoops of the match tea blend, start by asking for only one scoop to make it keto-friendly. One scoop has 6 grams of carbs. 

Compensate with a green tea bag to get the full green tea flavor. 

Replace the 2% regular dairy milk with coconut or almond milk. A heavy cream is also an option. 

Net carb: 6g (without any non-dairy milk or heavy cream)

35. Iced Green Tea

There’s nothing remotely refreshing than an iced green tea at Starbucks on a hot summer day. 

With an infusion of lemongrass, mint, and lemon verbena, this is one of the zero-carb Starbucks drinks that will not only recharge your body and mind but will also give you plenty of health benefits if you have it by itself without any syrup.

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• May help lose weight
• May help prevent type 2 diabetes
• May protect the brain from aging
• Increases fat burning
• May improve brain function
• May prevent heart diseases and stroke
• May lower the risk of some cancers
• The antioxidants help prevent various diseases
• May help to live longer
• May help reduce bad breath

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Net carb: 0g

36. Starbucks Keto Pink Drink

The original pink drink at Starbucks has 27 grams of carbs, thanks to the strawberry acai refreshers drink that’s made with coconut milk and uses freeze-dried strawberries as toppings. 

The keto pink drink has become popular although it doesn’t taste the same as the classic one. 

However, you can still taste the pink drink by ordering an iced Passion Tango tea served with a couple of heavy cream splashes and a pump of sugar-free vanilla syrup. 

In my opinion, you can skip the heavy cream and go for a splash of unsweetened coconut milk to make the drink taste as close as possible to the original one. 

Net carb: 5g (with heavy cream and sugar-free syrup)

Tips On How To Order Keto Starbucks Drinks

Always keeping track of the carb count in your food and drinks is a problem, especially if you’re in a local Starbucks where the menu board that greets you doesn’t give you any indication of being keto-friendly or not. 

The plethora of hot and cold coffee, tea, and other categories of drinks may be confusing if you don’t how to order or customize a keto drink. 

So, here are the top six tips to keep in mind when you visit Starbucks so that you’re sure you’re not adding carbs to your diet. 

01. Bring Your Own Natural Sweeteners

Instead of depending on the sweeteners offered at Starbucks, bring your own packets of stevia or monk fruit sweeteners. 

This will keep you from having sugars and carbs that would hamper the ketosis state in your body. 

Choose a brand like Sweet Nature All-Natural Erythritol Sweetener for a zero-carb experience. 

02. Skip The Sweeteners At Starbucks

Starbucks offers Stevia In The Raw and Splenda artificial sweeteners. The former contains dextrose (a form of sugar) or maltodextrin. 

Splenda contains sucralose (artificial sugar) and maltodextrin. The safety of using Splenda is still undergoing research.  

If you do use these brands, do so in moderation – two packets at max per drink. 

For more packets, it’s better to use your regular sweetener. 

03. Ditch The Whipped Cream

Whipped cream is full of fat which is okay for a ketogenic diet. However, it has sugars and therefore, carbs too. 

So it’s better to have your keto drinks without whipped cream. 

04. Say Yes To Almond Milk Or Heavy Cream

If you use ¼ cup of almond milk in your Starbucks keto drink, it will have 0.35 grams of carbs. 

Using two tablespoons of heavy cream will give you less than a gram of carbs. 

You can cut the carbs more by using half heavy cream and half water.

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• Fat: 11.03g
• Carbs: 0.83g
• Protein: 0.61g

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• Fat: 10.9g
• Carbs: 0.35g
• Protein: 0.38g

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05. Go Easy On The Sugar-Free Syrups

Contrary to what we think, sugar-free is not necessarily free from carbs. 

A pump of sugar-free syrup in Starbucks has 1 gram of carbs. 

So, it’s good to go easy on the pumps. Add one or two pumps of any sugar-free syrup to give your drink your desired flavor. 

06. Skinny Drinks At Starbucks Are Not Keto-Friendly

Skinny doesn’t mean low-carb! 

Starbucks skinny drinks are made with sugar-free syrups and no-fat milk. 

This means the dairy milk still has sugars in it and that means carbs!

And as mentioned earlier, sugar-free syrup does have carbs in it. 

Keto Food From Starbucks Menu

Besides a wide range of keto drinks, if you want to eat something that’s keto, here’s a list of the food you can buy.

01. Creminelli Sopressata Uncured Salami And Monterey Jack Cheese Plate

Satisfy your craving with something meaty and cheesy with this plate that has 0 carbs. 

02. Babybel Cheese Wheel

The perfect on-the-go snack that won’t come in the way of your keto diet, these cheese wheels come at 0 carbs. 

03. Cheddar Moon Cheese

Each bag of Cheddar Moon Cheese has just 5 grams of carbs, making it a great keto snack option. 

04. Starbucks String Cheese

The house brand of string cheese has only a gram of carb and is a fun snack when you’re feeling light hunger. 

05. Squirrel Brand Classic Almonds

Almonds are dry-roasted and sea salt is added to give this snack a super crunch and taste. 

One pack of these almonds contains 4 grams of carbs. 

The Bottom Line

You don’t need to deprive yourself of the range of Starbucks hot and cold drinks on the menu. 

Just ask the barista to replace the flavored syrups with sugar-free ones, the sugars with a natural sweetener, and the dairy milk with heavy cream or a non-dairy alternative like soy, almond, or coconut milk. 

Carry your preferred natural sweetener with you if you want to be absolutely sure of sticking to a keto regimen. If you are interested in Starbucks all cup sizes, check it here!

FAQs

Here’s a complete list of caffeine-free drinks you can order at Starbucks. Some are obvious and some might surprise you.

Grabbing a drink from Starbucks has become a routine for me. It is only after I grab a drink that I’m able to commence work. However, the caffeine in such drinks wasn’t something I was comfortable with.

That led to a search for caffeine free Starbucks drinks. Before I disclose my list, it is time to understand the benefits of living caffeine-free.

What are the health benefits of living caffeine-free?

Here are some benefits of doing so for those who are still in two minds regarding switching over to a caffeine-free lifestyle.

1. Improved sleep quality:

According to a study, consuming caffeine has a disruptive effect on our sleeping function. Once you consume caffeine, your alertness will increase, and you are likely to suffer from sleep deprivation. That is why the disruption will be eliminated when you switch to a caffeine-free lifestyle.

2. Better nutrient absorption:

There are studies that conclude that consumption of caffeine hampers the absorption of nutrients in the gut. According to some estimates, the absorption of nutrients like iron decreased by 39% after the consumption of coffee. Needless to say, once you stop this consumption, the nutrient absorption in your body can improve.

3. Improved bone health:

A study proves that caffeine decreases the absorption of vitamin D in the body. This results in lower bone growth and reduced bone density. That is because there is a close association of vitamin D with calcium, according to this report by archives of medical science.

Once you stop consuming caffeine, your body will absorb vitamin D regularly, improving bone density and overall bone health.

4. Reduces anxiety:

Oftentimes, people consume caffeine-based drinks because of the burst of energy that they provide. However, this burst of energy also results in higher anxiety levels, as articulated by this journal report.

The list below makes the switch easier by highlighting 25 of my favorite caffeine free Starbucks drinks. The Starbucks official menu has been used to source the ingredient and nutrition information mentioned below, though not every drink is available at your store.

Caffeine Free Starbucks Drinks Full List

1	cold drinks	Blended Strawberry Lemonade	cold
2	cold drinks	Lemonade	cold
3	cold drinks	Iced Guava Passionfruit Drink	cold
4	ice teas	Iced Passion Tango Tea	cold
5	hot teas	Comfort Brewed Wellness Tea	hot
6	herbal teas	Mint Majesty	hot
7	herbal teas	Peach Tranquility	hot
8	hot drinks	White Hot Chocolate	hot
9	hot drinks	Toasted White Hot Chocolate	hot
10	hot drinks	Peppermint White Hot Chocolate	hot
11	hot drinks	Caramel Apple Spice	hot
12	hot drinks	Steamed Apple Juice	hot
13	hot drinks	Cinnamon Dolce Crème	hot
14	hot drinks	Vanilla Crème	hot
15	hot drinks	Chestnut Praline Crème	hot
16	frappuccino	Caramel Ribbon Crunch Crème Frappuccino Blended Beverage	cold
17	frappuccino	White Chocolate Crème Frappuccino Blended Beverage	cold
18	frappuccino	Strawberry Crème Frappuccino Blended Beverage	cold
19	frappuccino	Eggnog Crème Frappuccino	cold
20	frappuccino	Caramel Brulee Crème Frappuccino	cold
21	frappuccino	Pistachio Crème Frappuccino	cold
22	frappuccino	Pineapple Coconut Green Smoothie	cold

01. Blended Strawberry Lemonade

The best thing about this lemonade is the hint of strawberry. This ensures you still get the refreshing lemonade taste but with a unique strawberry flavor. The ice-cold temperature ensures that blended strawberry lemonade is perfectly chilled. Blended strawberry lemonade’s simplicity is why it is such a great alternative.

02. Lemonade

Sometimes the simplest drinks are the best ones to have. That is why you can go with lemonade when looking for a caffeine-free drink at Starbucks.

True to its name, it’s the classic lemonade with a tangy taste; therefore, there are no surprises here.

If you’re looking for a unique lemonade taste, you can go with Strawberry Acai Lemonade. It brings quite a few flavors together, like strawberry, passion fruit, and acai.

To provide some unique texture, it also consists of freeze-dried pieces of strawberry. Needless to say, it is devoid of caffeine.

Thus, if you’re looking for something simplistic, these Starbucks lemonade variants can serve you well.

03. Iced Guava Passionfruit Drink

 The blend of guava and passionfruit juice makes iced guava passion fruit drink unique.

Apart from that, it is hand shaken. However, these aren’t the only flavors in this drink.

Along with that, you have pineapple and ginger as well. The milk used is coconut milk. That is why; the taste of the milk in itself is unique. It is hand shaken along with ice to cool it down to the right temperature.

The result is a smooth and creamy iced guava passion fruit drink that is unique in every aspect.

04. Iced Passion Tango Tea

Iced passion tango tea is an excellent option for a healthier alternative to caffeine drinks, as it consists of 0 g of sugar and 0 g of fat. As for the ingredients, you have lemongrass, hibiscus, and apple juice which is shaken along with some ice.

To top it all, iced passion tango tea is infused with a slight tinge of passion fruit color. Combining all these ingredients gives you a vibrant drink that is refreshing in taste and completely healthy for you.

05. Comfort Brewed Wellness Tea

The comfort brewed wellness tea consists of numerous ingredients which make it special. Sometimes simple drinks are the best. Especially, when you’re looking for non-caffeinated drinks.

Mint certainly brings freshness to the tea. For example, it consists of lemon, fennel, licorice root, ginger, and even mint. The advantage of these ingredients is that they have multiple health benefits.

Even if you visit any other coffee house near you, it is difficult to find the blend consisting of such ingredients.

Additionally, if you’re looking for a drink that you can have regularly, this one meets your requirement. Couple that with the fact that it consists of 0 cal, zero fat, and zero sugar, and it is easy to understand why it is such a good choice.

06. Mint Majesty

Mint Majesty is a great option when looking for a simple drink. It consists of mint and lemon added to caffeine-free herbal tea. Since it does not contain fats or sugar, it is a drink you can regularly have without guilt.

07. Peach Tranquility

Next on my list is another healthier alternative to caffeine drinks. The ingredients of peach tranquility include candied pineapple, peach, chamomile blossoms, lemon, and rose hips. Along with that, an infusion of herbal tea further enhances this drink’s taste and nutrient value.

Similar to the Iced Passion Tango Tea, Peach Tranquility consists of 0 g of sugar and 0 g of fat despite the candied pineapple pieces. Thus, if you’re looking for a hot tea-based drink as an alternative to caffeine, Peach Tranquility is the perfect choice.

08. White Hot Chocolate

Most of the alternatives highlighted up until now consist of quite a few additives, syrups, and purees. Going with white hot chocolate is one of your best choices if you’re looking for something simplistic.

Needless to say, this drink consists of white chocolate sauce along with steamed milk. On top, you get a whipped cream dollop, making it even tastier. With ingredients like these, it will certainly satisfy your taste buds and your appetite.

09. Toasted White Hot Chocolate

Does white chocolate sound boring to you?

Then, a good option is toasted White hot chocolate. While it might seem that there is little difference between the two, you will find the stark difference when you go through the ingredient list and the preparation recipe.

White chocolate syrup is caramelized and added to the steamed milk. The caramelization makes the flavor unique. Apart from that, sugar sparkles, as well as crispy white balls, are added on top. Of course, there is whipped cream on top as well. These little additions certainly make it much better than traditional white chocolate.

10. Peppermint White Hot Chocolate

 Since I’m discussing white chocolate variants, let me add another one to the list.

The difference in this one is that it consists of white chocolate mocha sauce. Along with that, there is a dash of Peppermint flavored syrup. While these might be unique ingredients, the usual ones, like steamed milk and a topping of whipped cream, are present. Additionally, the dark chocolate curls on top certainly make it unique.

Thus, even with hot chocolate, Starbucks offers you quite a few variants without worrying about the caffeine content.

11. Caramel Apple Spice

Many of us love apple juice; however, we need some addition to the pure apple juice taste. If your opinion is the same, this drink will fulfill it.

It consists of steamed apple juice with whipped cream on top. Additionally, it consists of cinnamon syrup and caramel sauce on top.

Thus there is the right number of ingredients to break the monotony of apple juice.

12. Steamed Apple Juice

How about some hot steamed Apple juice?

Most consumers do not know that most Starbucks outlets offer 100% pure apple juice. This is not in the form of a concentrate or derived from any extract. It is freshly steamed.

Consequently; the taste is quite distinct and pure.

Apple juice has a soothing taste. That is why, if you’re looking for a simple drink that can uplift your spirits and does not consist of caffeine, go with steamed apple juice.

13. Cinnamon Dolce Crème

Cinnamon Dolce Crème consists of cinnamon Dolce syrup added to steamed milk. The texture is extremely creamy. On top, you get sweetened whipped cream along with the cinnamon topping. This one makes for a great drink when looking for a special treat.

14. Vanilla Crème

Sometimes, you just crave a heavy drink at Starbucks. Heavy isn’t synonymous with high caffeine content. Vanilla Crème is the perfect example of such a drink.

The creamy vanilla flavor and the hot temperature make it taste great. Couple that with the frothy texture, and it is easy to understand why this drink is so popular with regular Starbucks customers.

15. Chestnut Praline Crème

 This drink will often satisfy your taste buds when craving a unique flavor. The caramelized chestnut in this drink is certainly refreshing. Along with that, you will find a hint of spices which certainly breaks the monotony. All this added to the steamed milk makes for a great drink.

That is why, when you’re looking for an option to experiment with, go with this one. On top, you will get praline crumbs with whipped cream. That will satisfy your appetite in addition to your tast

16. Caramel Ribbon Crunch Crème Frappuccino

 Caramel Ribbon Crunch Crème Frappuccino consists of caramel syrup, providing a buttery texture. To add texture, there is a sprinkle of crunchy caramel on top. You get a creamy, rich drink when you mix this up with ice and water. While it might not be the healthiest alternative Starbucks offers, it is undoubtedly one of the tastiest.

Caramel Ribbon Crunch Crème Frappuccino tastes and looks delicious.

17. White Chocolate Crème Frappuccino

Starbucks offers many Crème based Frappuccinos. Most of them are an excellent alternative when looking for caffeine-free Starbucks drinks. The latest one to add to the list is White Chocolate Crème Frappuccino.

The drink consists of white chocolate sauce along with ice and milk. These are blended well together, along with a dollop of whipped cream on top.

While the ingredients might seem simple but the resultant drink is undoubtedly delicious. It might not be healthy, but it is certainly worth having once in a while.

18. Strawberry Crème Frappuccino

 Strawberry Crème Frappuccino is a rich blend of strawberry purée with milk and ice. On top, you get a thin layer of strawberry purée. Apart from that, the vanilla whipped cream on top certainly makes it delicious.

Of course, if you crave more strawberry flavor, you can add extra strawberry purée to the mix.

19. Eggnog Crème Frappuccino

Prefer a bit of protein in your drink?

If yes, you can go with this one. In a single serving, this drink offers you 7 g of protein. It is one of the few drinks offering you protein without caffeine. As for the texture, it has a creamy texture because of the eggnog in the drink. With subtle spices, milk, and ice mixed, this drink is full of flavors. The whipped cream on top and nutmeg powder make it a bouquet of flavors.

20. Caramel Brulee Crème Frappuccino

Caramel Brulee Crème Frappuccino offers a mix of caramel brulee sauce, milk, and ice. On top, you get whipped cream. While these ingredients provide great taste, some crunchy caramel is on top to break the monotony.

If you’re craving something delicious and do not mind extra calories, this drink is worth having.

21. Pistachio Crème Frappuccino

Pistachio Crème Frappuccino consists of sweet pistachio flavor. Of course, the base is milk and ice.

The highlight, however, is the salted brown butter topping on top. It is in great contrast with the whipped cream on top.

The smooth icy consistency and the creamy taste of this drink certainly help it stand out. Not only that, but with 360 cal, it is also immensely fulfilling.

22. Pineapple Coconut Green Smoothie

The best way to switch from caffeinated drinks is to go with entirely healthy drinks. This one consists of juicy pineapple along with kale and spinach. All these are blended together with toasted coconut. The milk used is coconut milk. Also, ice is blended to bring it to the right temperature.

If you wish to customize it, choose the milk of your choice. With multiple things blended together, you can be confident that it is one of the healthiest drinks Starbucks has on offer.

6 Amazing Facts About Caffeine Free Starbucks Drinks

1. Decaf doesn’t mean no caffeine

While ordering non-caffeinated drinks, you shouldn’t go with decaf drinks. Decaf simply means that there is little caffeine in such drinks. It doesn’t mean that there is no caffeine in it.

For example, grande size decaf coffee consists of 25 mg of caffeine. That is certainly less than your usual brewed coffee, but it is still present.

2. Refreshers have caffeine

The usual perception is that refreshers do not consist of caffeine. However, some of them use green coffee extract. It means that caffeine is present in one form or the other. Take the example of a pink drink which consists of 35 mg of caffeine.

Rather than assuming that a particular drink doesn’t have caffeine, it is a good idea to stick to the 25 options highlighted to be doubly sure.

3. Chocolate also has caffeine

Caffeine is the base of many drinks offered by Starbucks. That is why many consumers think that after changing the base to chocolate they won’t have to worry about caffeine. However, in many cases, the chocolate used in such drinks can have caffeine as well. Sure enough, the amount of caffeine is less, but it is a good idea to double-check.

However, traditional hot chocolate drinks (click here for recipe) are an exception to this rule, and they do not contain caffeine.

4. Steamers have no caffeine

Steamers like Steamed milk, Vanilla crème are devoid of any caffeine. In fact, whichever drink you pick from this category, you won’t have to worry about caffeine.

5. Most crème frappuccinos have no caffeine

While there are frappuccinos that consist of caffeine, most of them do not. The exceptions to this tip include matcha-based frappuccinos.

6. Go with herbal teas

Most teas in Starbucks have a limited amount of caffeine. However, when herbal tea is the base of any drink, you need not worry about caffeine. The two prime examples include mint majesty and peach tranquility.

Conclusion

Your quest for caffeine free Starbucks drinks shouldn’t include trial and error. Simply follow my curated list above, and you shouldn’t have a problem spotting the strings on the Starbucks when pre-ordering them when heading to the store.

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