A lot of people don’t come to realize on their own that Starbucks even serves smoothies. It tends to go right over their heads. It’s understandable, though, not every average coffee shop has that desired smoothie enjoying option for you. Starbucks does, though and that rocks! Because not only are they a great, refreshing beverage, but they are also pretty good for you, too!

What is a smoothie?

The dictionary describes a smoothie as a thick, smooth drink made from pureed fruit with milk, yogurt or ice cream.

Nowadays it is more commonly seen that smoothies are made with yogurts. Whether it’s greek on regular yogurt depends on the individual or business’s preference.

How does Starbucks make their smoothies?

Starbucks definitely steps outside the traditional box of smoothie making. Although they have the textures and flavors figured out, they create the smoothie a little bit differently than most others make theirs. What sets Starbucks smoothies apart from your average smoothie is that it isn’t quite as sweet. Their smoothies are not great for satisfying someone with a huge sweet tooth. They are definitely more played down and they really focus on the fruity flavors, without overwhelming their customers with unhealthy sugars added in.

Starbucks always uses one whole banana in their smoothies. Some smoothies are made with fresh bananas while others are made with frozen bananas. Although the flavor will be much brighter with fresh bananas, you won’t usually notice a difference if your barista uses the frozen bananas available to them. If anything, the only noticeable outcome is that frozen bananas create a thicker texture to the smoothie.

Starbucks adds up to two scoops of protein powder into all of their smoothies. This addition is one of the main reasons that Starbucks smoothies are less sweet than the average smoothie. Protein powder has a very powerful flavor and although it’s not really noticeable when you are consuming your beverage, it can lessen the sweetness of the drink overall. Starbucks uses their own brand of whey and fiber protein mix powder. It has 1g of fiber per every scoop. So that means every smoothie has about 2g of fiber from the protein powder alone. You can request to put protein powder in many other drinks besides smoothies, as well.

Are Starbucks smoothies safe for the lactose intolerant or people with food allergies?

The answer is no, not really, unless you tweak your order. That is not always a guarantee either. Even though you can substitute the milk in smoothies, you cannot take the small amounts of milk out of the protein powder. However, you are more than welcome to ask your barista to avoid putting any protein powder into your smoothie.

Starbucks puts a disclaimer on their website under all of their smoothies:

“We cannot guarantee that any of our products are free from allergens (including dairy, eggs, soy, tree nuts, wheat and others) as we use shared equipment to store, prepare and serve them.”

What are the milk options for Starbucks smoothies?

• %2 milk

• 1% milk

• Whole milk

• Nonfat milk

• Soy milk

• Almond milk

What kinds of smoothies does Starbucks offer?

Starbucks smoothie options just keep growing and growing. They have added a whole new line of smoothies alongside of their original smoothies.

Let’s start off with the originals:

(All nutrition content was found on Starbucks.com)

Orange Mango Smoothie

A whole banana is blended with all natural orange mango juice. Milk, greek yogurt and their whey protein mix powder is added with ice. The orange mango juice is unsweetened and yet it tastes as good as ever!  Since this smoothie is not very sweet on it’s own, you can always add some of the sweeteners there are at Starbucks, or add the sweetener of your preference.

It is made with 2% milk unless it is requested otherwise by the customer.

Strawberry Smoothie

Strawberry smoothies are an amazing blessing to this earth and if you ever order a smoothie from Starbucks you should try this one! It’s everything that is good about smoothies in this world.

A whole banana is mixed with a strawberry puree base, milk and whey/fiber protein mixture. They use the same puree in this as they do in their strawberries and creme frappuccino, which is also extremely delicious.

This smoothie is also made with 2% milk unless otherwise requested by the customer.

Chocolate Smoothie

Yep, you read that right! Starbucks offers a delicious chocolate smoothie for those hot days where you just aren’t digging the whole super fruity vibe.

Starbucks take one whole banana and blends it with mocha flavored sauce, whey protein and milk.

They will also use 2% milk unless otherwise requested by the customer. This smoothie has the most protein, but on the downside it has more calories than the previously listed smoothies. Feel free to ask your barista to add a shot or two of espresso to this smoothie. Not only will you get a jolt of energy you need, but you will also add richness to the flavor of the smoothie. Sounds good, doesn’t it?

Now that you have had a glance at the original smoothies Starbucks offers, we can move on to their newer line of Evolution Fresh Smoothies. These smoothies are made from their cold press Evolution Fresh brand juices. These are juices made from all natural resources with no added sugars or preservatives. They also use Dannon nonfat greek yogurt in these smoothies.

The nutritional value for these smoothies is not offered on the website.

Evolution Fresh Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Apple, banana and nonfat greek yogurt are added to Starbucks already delicious strawberry smoothie to create this masterpiece.

Evolution Fresh Sweet Greens Smoothie

Green veggie juice is combined with mango, banana and nonfat greek yogurt to give you this awesome smoothie. It is so refreshing!

Evolution Fresh Mango Carrot Smoothie

Mango and carrot are fused together in this smoothie alongside nonfat greek yogurt. Yum!

Strawberry Blended Lemonade

Okay, so technically this isn’t a smoothie, but it definitely comes close! Some say it is the perfect mix between a frappuccino and a smoothie. It does not have any dairy in it whatsoever, so it’s perfect if you are aiming to be lactose free in your smoothie endeavors.

Starbucks makes this drink by mixing lemonade and strawberry puree. They then thicken it and add some sweetness with their frappuccino creme base.

Starbucks also shows you how to make a coffee smoothie at home on their website. This is the perfect recipe for coffee and smoothie lovers alike.

Coffee Smoothie (Serving Size: 1)

Ingredients You Will Need:

• ¾ cup low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt
• ¼ cup cold non-fat milk
• 1 packet of any brand of instant coffee
• 1 whole banana
• 1 cup ice

Directions To Create:

Add frozen yogurt, milk, one whole banana, and ice to blender. Blend well and pour into desired container or glass. Enjoy!

First, we will start by discussing how Starbucks make their famous beverages around the world.

For Espresso: Starbucks has these awesome things known as automatic espresso bars. These machines grinds the coffee beans and creates the espresso shots. It is a very convenient way to do things and helps Starbucks to create a quality product, but it requires quite a bit of maintenance throughout the day.

For Coffee: Starbucks baristas use a coffee press to create their delicious coffee. It allows for more flavor in the coffee and keeps them in control of how bold they want it to taste.

For Smoothies: Starbucks blends their smoothies with top of line blending equipment.

Not everyone is a fan of milk and sadly, most of Starbucks drinks are made with some sort of milk. The good news is that you can substitute milk out with a few other options.

Milk Options At Starbucks:

• Nonfat Milk
• Skim Milk
• 1% Milk
• 2% Milk
• Whole Milk
• Almond Milk
• Vanilla Soy Milk
• Coconut Milk
• Breve (Half and Half)
• Eggnog (Seasonal option)
• Heavy Whipping Cream

Sometimes we worry about our waistlines or what  bad foods we put into the stuff we eat and drink. Starbucks understands that and that is why they offer skinny drinks, such as skinny lattes.

What is a skinny drink?

When you ask your barista to make you a skinny drink, they will give you a drink with nonfat or skim milk and sugar-free syrup.

Why make the choice to go skinny? Well, just look at the difference between skinny and non-skinny below.

Grande Latte

Calories: 250

Fat: 6g

Sugars: 35g

Skinny Grande Latte

Calories: 120

Fat: 0g

Sugar: 16g

See how vast that difference is? It is safe to say that the skinny option really proves to be the healthier choice!

Drink Sizes

Starbucks seems to do things a little differently when it comes to their drink sizes. They offer a wider variety of size options than most other coffee shops. Although you are more than welcome to ask for a small, medium or large at Starbucks, they do have specific sizing terms for their drinks.

Short (8oz):

The smallest drink that Starbucks offers is a short. It does not appear on their menu, so customers usually have to request it if they want it. They do not offer iced drinks in the size of a short. Customers are only offered hot beverages if they request the short size. They use this size as a kid’s size option, as well.

Tall (12oz):

This is what they consider a small at Starbucks. It is around 12 oz and the perfect size if you don’t want to over do it on the caffeine.

Grande (16oz):

This is what Starbucks considers their medium size option. The grande is the only size available for their smoothies.

Venti Hot (20oz) Venti Iced (24oz):

A venti is Starbucks’ large size option, but it comes in different sizes depending on what type of beverage you have decided to order. If you order a hot venti of any kind, you will receive a cup of 20 oz, but if you if order a venti iced, you will receive a cup sized at 24 oz. We are not sure why they do this, but that’s the way it is.

Trenta (30oz):

This is the extra large option on Starbucks drink menu. At 30 oz, the trenta is twice the size of the amount of oz a healthy human bladder can hold. How crazy is that?! It is only offered to you if you order iced coffee, refreshers or iced tea.

Espresso is one of the biggest hits when it comes to Starbucks. They have the perfect harmony of delicious, rich flavor and enough caffeine to get you through your day. Although all of the drinks seem to hold different caffeine contents, the average amount of caffeine in one espresso shot is around 75+mg. Espresso is not great for those who don’t react well to large amounts of caffeine or those with health issues.

But to help you get a better idea to how much caffeine is in Starbucks espresso, here is a list:

Espresso Shots

One shot (1oz):

A single shot of espresso is usually called a solo and they usually hold about 75mg of caffeine in them.

Two Shots ( 2oz):

Two shots of espresso is termed as a double or a doppio. They contain around 150mg of caffeine in them.

Three Shots (3oz):

Often called a triple, three shots of espresso has somewhere in the area of 225mg of caffeine.

Four Shots (4oz):

A quad is four shots of freshly made espresso. It contains a whopping 300mg in it. Not for the faint of heart, that’s for sure.

You can request espresso that has less amounts of caffeine in them. Although it is impossible to give you completely caffeine free espresso.

One Shot Decaf (1oz)

Termed as a single or solo shot decaf, it has about 3mg of caffeine in it.

One Shot Half-Caf (1oz):

You will hear your barista call this out as a single or solo of half calf. There seems to be an average of 40mg in this shot!

Not everyone is aware of this, but Starbucks creates everything at different temperatures. And to be quite honest, customers can choose what temperatures they prefer their drinks to be at. This avoids giving someone with a sensitive palate something that may be too hot or cold from them. Take a look below to see what we mean.

Temperatures At Starbucks:

If you don’t request a certain temperature, a barista will create any drink up to 200 degrees fahrenheit.

Kids Drinks:

These drinks are prepared up to 130 degrees fahrenheit. This is done so that the kids can drink the beverage as soon as they receive it in their hands.

Extra Hot:

This is usually requested by customers who don’t plan on consuming their beverage immediately. The barista will make your drink at about 180 degrees Fahrenheit so that it will stay warm for a long time. This is perfect for people with long commutes to work.

Coffee/Tea Hot:

These types of drinks are usually prepared with water that is as hot as 200 degrees Fahrenheit.

One of our favorite things about Starbucks is the fact that they offer so many different flavors. Your taste-buds will never get bored with the never ending options list of flavors, syrups and toppings. You can truly mix it up everyday and the menu will just keep on adding new things or bringing back seasonal things! It’s an awesome situation for those who visit Starbucks quite frequently.

Syrups (Nonseasonal) Offered At Starbucks:

• Vanilla
• Sugar-Free Vanilla
• Caramel
• Sugar-Free Caramel
• Cinnamon Dolce
• Sugar-Free Cinnamon Dolce
• Classic Syrup
• Toffee Nut
• Hazelnut
• Peppermint
• Raspberry

Syrups (Seasonal) Offered At Starbucks:

• Pumpkin Spice
• Caramel Brulee
• Gingerbread
• Blackberry
• Peach

Sauces Offered At Starbucks:

• Bittersweet Chocolate
• Semi-Sweet Chocolate
• White Chocolate
• Caramel

Syrup Amounts Used Per Drink

Short (80z hot only):

2 pumps of syrup.

Tall (12oz):

3 pumps of syrup.

Grande (16oz):

4 pumps of syrup.

Venti (20oz hot):

5 pumps of syrup.

Venti (24oz iced):

6 pumps of syrup.

Trenta (30oz iced only):

7 pumps of syrup.

We all like to add something special to our specialty drinks once in awhile. Here’s a list of the options for toppings that you are given when visiting your favorite coffee shop.

Toppings For Drinks Offered At Starbucks:

• Caramel Drizzle: Made from Starbucks delicious caramel sauce. It’s the same sauce they use to make their caramel macchiatos.
• Mocha drizzle: The sauce they use in their mochas, but it’s a perfect topping to any drink when you are craving a little chocolate.
• Whipped cream/Flavored Whipped cream: Most drinks will be topped with whipped cream unless you order a skinny drink or personally request no whipped cream on yours. Flavored whipped creams are offered seasonally.
• Chocolate powder: A rich chocolatey powder you can add to any chocolatey drink.
• Vanilla Powder: A vanilla powder used on light, airy drinks.
• Cinnamon.
• Nutmeg.
• Dolce sprinkles: Created with cinnamon and sugar bits.
• Caramel Brulee: A hard candy ground up into a topping. It tastes like caramel bits.
• Sea salt.
• Pumpkin Spice: Made from pumpkin flavoring.
• Chocolate Curls: Chocolate shavings. They are usually seasonal.
• Molasses Drizzle: It is exactly what it sounds like.
• Italian Roast Drizzle: A coffee infused drizzle that comes around seasonally.
• Cookie Crumbles: Bits of cookies.
• Caramel Crunchies: Crunchy candy topping that taste like caramel.

What You Will Need To Make Iced Coffee:

• 12 cup coffee press or a normal coffee maker.
• 1lb Coffee of your choice. Starbucks uses their Kenya coffee blend, but they suggest their Willow Blend is just as good if not better! You can substitute for decaf. Starbucks sells a great decaf blend, too.
• The pitcher of your choice. You can use a half gallon jug, a gallon jug or an iced tea pitcher. Whatever floats your boat really!
• A measuring cup.
• 5 ½ cups of ice. You need something to make the iced part of iced coffee come true!

What You Will Need To Make  The Syrup:

• 1 liter bottle, with pump. It’s okay if you don’t have this, you can use a tablespoon instead.
• 2 cups of sugar.
• Water for boiling.

This recipe makes about a half of a gallon of iced coffee. You should not store or consume the coffee for more than a week. After a week any leftovers should be thrown out. Not only will it stop tasting as potent, but you don’t want to get sick! However, our theory is that this is going to be so delicious that this coffee won’t last more than just a few days in your fridge!

What You Need To Do:

The next steps really depend on whether you bought a pre ground coffee blend or if you have to grind it yet.

If you have to grind it:

Step One:

Choose which coffee blend you want to use. Starbucks uses their Kenya coffee blend because it has such colorful acidity and hints of fruity flavors. They claim that the more it is iced, the more prominent the flavors become. Grind your coffee well until it becomes coarse and resembles kosher salt. Starbucks says that their baristas are happy to grind your coffee before it even leaves the store, all you have to do is ask!

Step Two:

This next step depends on what type of coffee maker you are going to be using. Starbucks recommends using a coffee press, if you have one, due to it being more flavorful than if it were coming out of a regular coffee maker.

If you are using a coffee press:

Add hot water. The best brewing temp for almost all coffee, except for espresso, is 195 degree to 205 degrees fahrenheit. Bring water to a boil at the suggested temperatures and the remove from heat. Once you have removed it, let it sit for just a moment before you go ahead and pour it over your coffee. For a 12 cup press you will use 5 ¼ cups of water.

Position your plunger assembly fairly loosely on top. This will help to keep the heat in. Get a timer and set it for four minutes! This is how long you will let your coffee brew for. Position the pouring spout away from where you are and use the handle on the pot to hold it. Press the plunger down with your other hand very slowly, this will push the grounds to the bottom.

If you are using a regular coffee maker:

Measure out one cup (16 tablespoons) of your coffee blend. Proceed to pour coffee grounds into a coffee filter fitted for your coffee maker. Fill up your coffee pot to the 8 cup mark and pour into the back of your coffee maker. They say that using filtered water will bring the tastiest results! Now, it’s time to brew your coffee! Much easier than using a coffee press, but not nearly as delicious according to coffee experts.

Step Three:

Do you want your freshly brewed iced coffee more now than later? If so, pour your coffee brew into your pitcher or container of your choice and put it into your refrigerator and let it cool for up to ten minutes. After the five to ten minute mark is up, you can put your ice into the container.

Not so worried about having it right away? Put your ice into the container first and then pour your coffee over it.

There you go, now you have delicious Starbucks copycat iced coffee! Now we can proceed ahead to show you how to make your own syrup and add it to give your cold brew something extra.

How To Make Your Own Starbucks Syrup:

Step One:

Bring out a medium sized pot and start warming up 1 cup of water in it on your stove. Add in 2 cups of white sugar and stir in until it is all dissolved. You can do this best if you use a whisk instead of a spoon. A whisk guarantees a smooth product and eliminates any lumps. Try not to over-boil, because it will create a syrup that is too thick and it will crystallize more easily.

Step Two:

Once all the sugar in your water has dissolved you can now go ahead and pour into your liter bottle or whatever container you have chosen to you. Attach pump on top. It is recommended to use three or four pumps of syrup in a coffee this size.

To take a healthier route, you can use Agave Nectar in place of the classic syrup we have shown you how to make today. It tastes just as good and you don’t have to put in any extra work, because it comes premade in a bottle of it’s own. No mess and no stress!

Starbucks does have most of it’s syrups for sale every day in their shops. So, if you are really craving that cinnamon dolce syrup, you can get in your car and drive to your nearest Starbucks to pick it up right now!

Now you have all the tools and information you need to create Starbucks iced coffee from your very own kitchen, anytime! You can create your own syrup, use the store bought syrup or just go syrup free for more of a natural iced coffee flavor!

Really, though, can you think of anything better than a ice cold tea from Starbucks on a hot summer day? What about something warm and delicious on one of those supremely cold and gloomy days? What’s better than that?

However, it can be hard to decide what you want to order when you go, because they have so many different items on their menu. The quantity is insane! You can always find yourself standing there for 20 minutes before even beginning to decide what you really want. Especially when it comes to the melt in your mouth hot drinks that they sell. The categories are endless and the drinks seem to spawn infinity. That’s why we have created this list of the best top ten hot drinks that Starbucks sells today! Sometimes you need something to reference when you are in a hurry. Don’t worry- We got’chu!

• Vanilla Latte.

Yes, a vanilla latte sounds a little too vanilla, but we promise it’s not! It’s one of the most popular drinks ordered by Starbucks customers. Starbucks makes their vanilla latte with an amazing, rich blend of espresso, steamed milk and vanilla syrup. If there is anything that’s perfect on a winter day or after a bad breakup, it’s the vanilla latte. Sometimes, you have to keep it simple, but keeping it simple doesn’t mean it has to be dissatisfying to your tastebuds. Worried about lattes because you aren’t a milk drinker? No worries, you can substitute the milk with several different options, such as coconut milk and almond milk. If you are trying to stick with your diet you can request sugar-free vanilla syrup and skim or nonfat milk. If you feel like you need an extra kick, you can ask for an extra shot of espresso. This latte is perfect for anyone, anytime!

• Chai Tea Latte.

We aren’t done with the lattes quite yet! One of the things that makes Starbucks so famous is how delicious they make their lattes. That includes this beautiful chai latte hybrid. The chai tea latte is created by infusing black tea with bits of cinnamon, clove, warm spices and steamed milk. It has all the elements of a relaxing tea and an energizing latte. The best part of this warm drink is that it is perfectly complimented with soy milk instead of regular milk! There’s just something about the soy milk that goes along with all the other beautiful flavors in this drink. This type of beverage just goes to show you that you can definitely have the best of both worlds.

• Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate.

Not really a big fan of  any of their coffee or tea flavors? Don’t fret, Starbucks has your back. They serve some of the most to-die-for hot chocolate around. Although they serve several different types, such as the tuxedo hot chocolate and the molten hot chocolate, nothing compares to a perfect hot cocoa like their salted caramel hot cocoa. Starbucks steams the milk of your choice to make this drink. They then pour in amazing mocha sauce, toffee nut and vanilla syrup. At the end of their masterpiece they top it off with whipped cream, caramel sauce, sea salt and turbinado sugar. Is your mouth watering yet? It should be ‘cause that sounds like heaven.

• Caffe Americano.

Not everything has to be fancy and full of sugar the next time you visit your local Starbucks. You can keep it quaint by ordering one of their americanos. It’s perfect for people who just adore the taste of coffee and everything it has to offer. All it takes to make this delicious hot drink is a few espresso shots. Literally that’s it! They just top it with a light layer of hot water so the top becomes layered with some crema. It’s a deep, rich flavored beverage. It also holds a whopping 225 mgs of caffeine, perfect for those early morning risers or those trying to pull an all nighter!

• Cappuccino.

Wow, a cappuccino sure sounds good right now, doesn’t it? Starbucks makes amazing coffee drinks all around and their cappuccino at the top of the best hot drinks list. Another simple drink, yet extremely flavorful in every way. Starbucks uses one of its darkest espresso blends to create this well liked drink. A layer of thick foam is stretched on the top of it and voila- You have this amazing drink perfect for morning or night. You can use different types of milk or milk substitutes, if you aren’t digging the whole milk that barista’s usually throw in.

• Caramel Macchiato.

Caramel mach’s literally seem to help your worries melt away. They are the perfect drink when you are cramming for exams or out on a fall walk. There is nothing lame about this warm drink! Nothing lame at all. These are one of the more popular choices of coffee drinkers. Not a great choice if you are trying to avoid the dairy, as a majority of what makes a macchiato a macchiato is the brilliant use of milk in it. Starbucks baristas use freshly steamed milk to create a caramel mach. Vanilla syrup is then infused with espresso and caramel is drizzled on top! It’s really an amazing creation. Thank you Starbucks.

• Cinnamon Dolce Latte.

Starbucks is the true master at crafting perfect lattes. We all know that, right? That’s why we go back time and time again. The cinnamon dolce latte is the perfect mixture of coffee flavors and sugary sweet flavors. The baristas make this delight by steaming milk and adding their famous cinnamon dolce syrup into a beautiful blend of espresso. They add sweetened whipped cream and cinnamon dolce topping. Doesn’t that sound perfect? We think so.

• Peach Tranquility Herbal Tea.

Tea is perfect for those rainy days where you curl up on your couch with a good book. One of the best teas at Starbucks for those types of days is the peach tranquility herbal tea. It’s one of the better brewed teas the coffee chains serves up. It’s a peach tea infused with citrus tones and herbal flavors like chamomile flowers and rose hip peels. Even the description sounds relaxing.

• Passion Tango Herbal Tea.

This tea is ranted and raved about by Starbucks goers of all kinds!  It is the perfect hot drink if you are looking for something that is caffeine free. It is a bright tea and it surely has the ability to brighten up anyone’s tastebuds. It’s made with papaya bits, citrus hibiscus and lemongrass. They even put a dash of cinnamon in their for good measure. We consider it a tea drinker’s paradise. You might too if you give it a shot.

• Green Tea Latte.

Last, but certainly not least comes the delectable green tea latte. Again, it’s a beautiful combination of tea and latte that makes our mouths water! To make this, Starbucks uses matcha, a finely ground form of green tea. They mix it with steamed milk to create what they call, “The perfect zen.”

Hot Drinks and Cold Drinks From Starbucks That Are Caffeine Free

Steamers

Steamers are a hot drink that is made entirely of steamed milk and flavoring. They come in many different types of flavors and cease to have any caffeine in them. They are perfect to give to your kids, if you have any, as a steamer is really just warm flavored milk. Adding whipped cream to them is optional, but often done by customers.

If you are lactose intolerant or just not a fan of milk, Starbucks also offers milk substitutes.

Milk Options Offered For Steamers:

• 2%
• Whole Milk
• Non-fat Milk
• Coconut Milk
• Soy

Types Of Steamers Starbucks Offers

• Hazelnut Steamer

• Vanilla Steamer

• Cinnamon Steamer

Starbucks will usually oblige you if you ask for a different type of syrup in your steamer. You can get all the flavors, including seasonal flavors when they come around.

Ciders and Juices

Maybe you aren’t vibing with the steamer choices or you want something a little on the lighter side, but that will still warm you up. Starbucks offers a couple things that fit that criteria and let you still skip out on the caffeine.

• Caramel apple spice: Steamed and pressed, fresh apple juice and cinnamon syrups. Usually whipped cream and caramel is added on top for extra flavor.

• Steamed apple juice: It is exactly what it says.

• Evolution Fresh- Cold pressed apple berry juice: Berries, mangos and apples mix to create this awesome berrylicious drink.

• • Evolution Fresh- Orange juice: One hundred percent delicious orange juice.
  • Evolution Fresh- Sweet greens and lemon: A medley of green vegetables, apple and lemon all collide for this power-up juice.

• Evolution Fresh- Super greens: Mango, pineapple, raspberries, wheat, barley and spirulina come together to make this amazing drink.

• Evolution Fresh- Organic ginger limeade: Ginger limeade for a cool refreshing drink anytime.

• Evolution Fresh- Defense up: A fruit smoothie like juice made of pineapple, mango and other tropical fruits that really packs a punch.

Lemonades

Mmmm… Just thinking of lemonade makes mouths water, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, Starbucks doesn’t offer that many different options when it comes to the beloved summer refreshment. But, there is one!

• Strawberry lemonade: It tastes just as amazing and sweet as it sounds. Perfect after a long day at the beach or on your way to work where the A/C broke down. Either way it is a must try on their menu.

Teas (Hot and Cold)

Warm and cold tea seems to make all the worries in the world melt away with the very first sip. Amazingly, Starbucks has many different hot or iced teas available that don’t contain any caffeine.

• Mint majesty herbal tea: A sliver of lemon verbena and mint blended together creates this cool herbal tea.

• Passion tango herbal tea: Papaya, lemongrass and mango brilliantly bring this tea alive. There’s even a touch of cinnamon in there.

• Pineapple kona pop brewed tea: Pineapple and citrus come together in this delicious tea.

• Peach tranquility herbal tea: A peach and citrus tea that’s absolutely wonderful.

Frappuccinos (Cold)

Yeah, you read that right, not all Fraps have caffeine in them. Thank goodness! You can still enjoy an awesome frappuccino without all the trouble or worry. Unfortunately there are a few fraps that aren’t caffeine free. Make sure to let them know you want the blended creme, non-caffeinated ones or they may not make it the way you want!

Milk Options Offered For Frappuccinos

• Almond
• Coconut
• Nonfat
• Whole Milk
• 2% Milk
• Soy Milk

• Unicorn frappuccino blended creme: Although it may not always be around, this one is without coffee or caffeine. It is a swirl of fruity and sour flavors, such as mango, and topped with sprinkles.

• Vanilla bean creme frappuccino blended creme: Blended vanilla bean, milk and ice creates this very vanilla drink.

• White chocolate creme frappuccino blended creme: Milk, ice and white chocolate sauce combined are what’s in this chocolatey frap.

• Strawberries and creme frappuccino blended creme: It is exactly as it sounds, a beautiful blend of strawberries and cream.

• Cupcake Creme Frappuccino blended creme: Vanilla bean cream mixed with hazelnut syrup ties this beauty together. Somehow it tastes exactly like a delicious cupcake every taste of the way.

• Cotton candy creme frappuccino blended creme: Who doesn’t love a little cotton candy once in awhile? Starbucks takes vanilla bean creme and raspberry syrup to get this amazing treat. Top on some whipped cream and you’re in business!

Smoothies (Cold)

Milk Options Offered For Smoothies

• Coconut Milk
• Soy Milk
• Nonfat Milk
• 2 % Milk
• Almond Milk

Those especially hot days always call for a delicious Starbucks smoothie. Although some of them do seem to have caffeine in them, such as the chocolate smoothie, there a few other options that don’t have any caffeine at all.

• Orange mango smoothie: Mango and carrot go so smoothly together in this bright smoothie. This one is made with nonfat Greek yogurt for that rich, smooth texture.

• Strawberry smoothie:  Starbucks uses an entire banana, pureed strawberries, whey protein and milk to whip this smoothie up. It’s blended with ice to make it super refreshing and a little bit of fiber is added.

Just Cremes

There are all types of different drinks at Starbucks and most of them come with caffeine free versions.

• Vanilla creme: A hot creamy, vanilla flavored beverage. Perfect for kids and adults alike!

• Cinnamon dolce creme: A sweet, cinnamon sugar milk drink. Also perfect for those of all ages!

Coffee

Yes, Starbucks does offer a decaf option for those of you who do enjoy the taste of coffee, but could use a little less caffeine in your life.

• Decaf pike place roast: Medium roasted coffee but without any caffeine. You can add the syrups or creamers you’d like to make it all your own.

Decaf Blends (Just beans, not drinks… Yet)

• Decaf willow blend: A light roast made with citrus flavors.

• Decaf aria blend: Another light roast with a lemony hint to it.

• Decaf house blend K-cups: These k-cups pack a powerful nutty and cocoa flavor. They are definitely worth trying out if you are a Keurig owner!

• Decaf Christmas blend: This is usually only available seasonally during the Christmas holiday.

Handcrafted Sodas

There are all new handcrafted, caffeine free sodas at Starbucks now. How awesome is that?! Now you can enjoy a refreshing soda and not worry about any uppity jitters.

• Orange cream soda: Think of a dreamsicle but with floral undertones and BAM- you’ve got this fantastic soda.

• Ginger ale: A classic soda for a cool feel. Citrus, ginger and brown sugar all makeup this drink.

Lemon ale: A soda crafted of lemon, ginger and apricot. Perfect for a breezy day.

However, today we are only going to show you how to make a simple copycat Starbucks frappuccino, that way you can enjoy some of the finer things in life in the comfort of your own home.

Making this mouth watering drink is not as difficult as it may seem.

Starbucks Frappuccino (Copycat) Recipe

Ingredients Needed:

• 16 oz of ice.

This recipe is for a 16 oz frappuccino, therefore you will need 16 oz of ice.

• 1 shot of espresso.

If you aren’t feeling the espresso, you can substitute with 1-2 tablespoons instant coffee or 2-4 tablespoons double strength brewed coffee.

• ¾ cup of milk.

You can use any substitute for milk that you’d like. You can even substitute the milk in this drink with one scoop of ice cream, ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk or ¾ cup heavy whipping cream.

• 2 tablespoons vanilla soft serve ice cream/vanilla smoothie mix.

Don’t have that available? That’s okay, you can use sweetened condensed milk, cream or ice cream in it’s place. Otherwise you can add ½ pack of vanilla pudding powder. Sometimes even 2 tablespoons of maple sugar will do the trick. It’s ultimately your choice which one you want to use. But remember to only pick one option! This acts as a thickener and it is what gives frappuccino their signature texture.

• Any other toppings you would like to add.

Directions:

Now to get to the fun part- Making the drink! You will be so glad you did after you try the first sip of this refreshing blended drink on a hot day.

Step #1.) Start by brewing some fresh coffee. Starbucks tends to use a very concentrated brew when creating this drink. They do that because it’s easy to blend a bitter coffee taste in a frap with its many other flavors. That is why people are welcome to use espresso if they choose, because the bitterness will be covered up and you’ll still get all that wonderful perks of espresso. Once the coffee is brewed, you will want to wait until it cools down to at least room temp. You can put it in the fridge and chill it instead if you would prefer.

Step #2.) Decide whether you want your ice blended or if you’d rather have your frap over ice. If you want it blended then go ahead and get out your blended. Put the fresh coffee or espresso into your blender and then put the rest of the ingredients needed in afterwards. Blend until until smooth. Want to go for the over ice option? If you picked this one, it means you can leave your blender alone. Just put ice into a container in which you will be able to shake or mix them altogether. Just stirring would work if you do it for a prolonged period of time. However, it’s much easier to blend if you shake it rapidly and with force. Put your ice in a cup and pour the mixed ingredients over.

Strawberries and Creme Frappuccino Recipe

Ingredients Needed:

• 2 scoops vanilla ice cream.

• 1 cup of fresh strawberries or frozen strawberries.

• 2 tablespoons strawberry syrup.

No syrup? Perfectly fine, just use 2 tablespoons of strawberry jam instead.

• ¾ Cup milk or milk substitute.

It’s always okay to substitute milk in frappuccinos and usually they’ll turn out just fine. Just keep in mind with the this frap, you want a thicker texture to really get the creme part of the strawberries and creme. So the thicker the milk the better.

• 16 oz of ice.

Directions:

Step #1.) Blend all ingredients in blender.

Step #2.) Enjoy!

Caramel Frappuccino Recipe

Ingredients Needed:

• ½ Packet of Starbucks iced instant coffee.

• 1 cup of ice, 2 if you prefer it thicker.

• 3 pumps of your frappuccino base.

• 2 pumps caramel sauce.

• 1 tablespoon caramel syrup. ½ if you like it less sweet.

• Caramel drizzle.

You can use caramel sauce for this.

Directions:

• Step #1.) Put base, syrup, sauce, ice and instant coffee into blender.

• Step #2.) Blend.

• Step #3.) Put into desired glass and drizzle caramel on top.

• You can add whipped cream if you’d like!

For an over ice caramel frap instead, blend all ingredients in blender or shake in a container and pour over ice.

Mocha Frappucino

Ingredients Needed:

• 2 pumps frappuccino roast syrup.

• • ¾ Cup whole milk. You can choose the milk of your choice for substitute.

• 16 oz of  ice.

• 2 pumps of mocha syrup or powder.

• 3 pumps of frappe base.

Directions:

• Step #1.) Brew your desired coffee. It’s recommended for a stronger and better mocha flavor that you use 1-2 shots of espresso instead. However, it’s up to you to decide. Otherwise you can use 1-2 tablespoons instant coffee.

• Step #2.) Add your milk or milk substitute.

• Step #3.) Add the frappuccino base next.

• Step #4.) Add 16 oz of ice.

• Step #5.) Add your mocha flavoring.

• Step #6.) Blend and enjoy!

Chai Creme Frappuccino Recipe

Ingredients Needed:

• ¾ Cup whole milk or milk substitute of your choice.

• 2 tablespoons of chai concentrate.

You can most likely find this at any Starbucks store. There may be a few online retailers that sell it, but you’d have to do some digging to find out.

• 16 oz of ice.

• 2 pumps frappuccino base.

• 2 tablespoons vanilla soft serve ice cream/vanilla smoothie mix. (Optional thickener)

Don’t have that available? That’s okay, you can use sweetened condensed milk, cream or ice cream in it’s place. Otherwise you can add ½ pack of vanilla pudding powder. Sometimes even 2 tablespoons of maple sugar will do the trick. It’s ultimately your choice which one you want to use. But remember to only pick one option! This acts as a thickener and it is what gives frappuccino their signature texture.

Directions:

• Step #1.)  Start by putting your milk in first.

• Step #2.) Add in the chai concentrate.

• Step #3.) Add your ice.

• Step #4.) Add the thickener you choose, if you choose to add thickener at all.

• Step #5.) Blend and enjoy!

Vanilla Bean Creme Frappuccino

Ingredients Needed:

• 16 oz of ice.

• ¾ cup milk or milk substitute.

• 2 scoops vanilla bean ice cream.

• 1 teaspoon sugar.

• ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract whipped cream.

This is optional, but it definitely makes it taste so much better!

Directions:

Step #1.) Blend all the ingredients listed until smooth, except the whipped cream.

Step #2.) Put into desired glass and top with whipped cream.

Step #3.) Enjoy!

Not only is Starbucks taking over the world’s coffee drinkers, it’s really, really, REALLY delicious.

From their delicious bakery items to their unique drinks that never stop interchanging, they are one of the best places to go for specialty coffee. Hands down.

But what really sets Starbucks apart from other coffee chains? What makes their specialty coffee so dang special? Why does the average Starbucks drinker visit the store at least six times monthly? Why do 20% of them go 15+ times a month? Those are all great questions. It’s because Starbucks never fails to deliver on the composition of the drinks they serve. Especially when it comes to their lattes.

A latte is technically described as espresso in steamed milk with foam placed on top. Breaking down a latte seems easy, but Starbucks baristas have their own way of assembling the classic espresso drink.

Why do they use steamed milk?

Steamed milk helps aerate the milk and creates a much sweeter, creamier taste.

So how do they make their amazing lattes?

Starbucks claims that they start by taking the finest coffee beans from Latin America and Indonesia. They blend them and roast them until they get their Starbucks Espresso Roast. Which is what they use for the lattes we drink on the regular. They usually use about 14 grams of the beans and grind them in an espresso machine. They say you have to be careful about how you grind your beans. If you do it too fine, you will end up with a thick and bitter outcome. If it is ground too coarsely, it will turn out weak and very watery. Neither of those are good options for the perfect latte! You will want to grind your beans somewhere right in between.

After you grind the beans to the perfect texture, you will need to use filtered hot water and pressure to create an espresso extracted between eighteen to twenty three seconds. This is done at Starbucks in their espresso machine.

This will create a smooth, sweet and caramel like espresso. You should use it right away so that you don’t lose any of the flavor. This means you should grab your steamed milk as soon as your hands are free!

Starbucks uses 2% whole milk unless a request is made by the customer to use something else. So, it is up to you which milk you’d like to stream and use for your latte.

Types of milk Starbucks offers for their lattes:

• Nonfat/skim.
• 1% milk.
• 2% milk.
• Whole milk.
• Breve (½ and ½).
• Heavy cream.
• Vanilla soy.
• Eggnog (seasonal only.)

Once your milk is steamed it will create the foam that you will use, too. Not everyone likes the foam! But, most latte lovers do. If you don’t, they do give customers the option of going without the foam or just doing light foam. After you decide on that, you will pour your steamed milk into your freshly made espresso. The two liquids will mix together and at the end the foam will naturally appear at the top.

To achieve an iced latte is not that much more difficult.

You will need to skip steaming the milk and instead let the milk remain cold. You will pour your cold milk into your espresso and then add a scoop of ice. The lines on the cups they use for iced lattes help the baristas measure how much milk to put into your drink. They will usually fill it up to the top line. Then they will add ice in the rest of the way. You can always ask for less amounts of ice. If you do that, they will add more milk in place of the ice. Iced lattes don’t really do the idea of a latte justice, but they sure are good on a hot summer day!

That is how Starbucks does their lattes and how you can do yours, too.

Now that you know how they make a classic Starbucks latte, you are probably wondering what the right measurements are that make each latte perfect.

We don’t blame you for being curious! It can be tricky to know just how much of this and that to use in their amazing drinks.

Amount Of Espresso Shots By Size:

• Short- Hot Only (8oz): 1 shot of espresso.
• Tall- Hot or Iced (12oz): 1 shot of espresso.
• Grande- Hot or Iced (16oz): 2 shots of espresso.
• Venti- Hot Only (20oz): 2 shots of espresso.
• Venti- Iced Only (24oz): 3 shots of espresso.

That’s all you need to know if you want a simple, plain latte from Starbucks. However, sometimes you just need a little more flavor in your life! That’s why Starbucks has so different options for you. You’ll never get bored with their menu.

What’s on their menu for lattes?

• Caffe Latte: It’s a very simple and plain latte.

• Cinnamon Dolce Latte: They add cinnamon dolce syrup to their delicious steamed milk and espresso to create this yummy drink. They also add whipped cream and the dolce sprinkles to this one, if you want them.

• Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Latte: Sugar-free cinnamon dolce syrup, steamed skim milk and espresso. Whipped cream and toppings still optional.

• Flavored Latte: A basic latte, espresso and steamed milk, but with a flavored syrup added in.

• Skinny Flavored Latte: Basic latte, sugar-free flavored syrup and steamed skim milk.

• Vanilla Latte: Steamed milk, espresso and vanilla syrup.

What a great selection, right? And the best part is that if you aren’t feeling any of their regular lattes, you can swing for the flavored latte and make the drink into whatever you are truly craving. Starbucks offers several different types of syrups that you can add to their drinks!

Different syrup flavors offered at Starbucks:

• Caramel.
• Hazelnut.
• Vanilla.
• Cinnamon.
• Toffee Nut.
• Peppermint.
• Raspberry.
• Classic.

Now that you have a flavor in mind, it’s time to put a little something extra on top of your drink to make it really special! When we go to Starbucks, we expect a treat and that is exactly what they tend to give us. Their toppings options are amazing!

Toppings offered at Starbucks:

• Flavored whipped cream: This is more a seasonal thing. They don’t always offered flavored whipped cream at all times. But at certain times you can catch them with chocolate whipped cream or even gingerbread flavors during the holidays.

• Whipped cream: Normal whipped cream, but definitely still delicious.

• Mocha drizzle: It’s literally the same syrup they use to flavor a mocha drink.

• Molasses drizzle.

• Italian roast drizzle.

• Cinnamon.

• Caramel drizzle: Caramel sauce that’s used to make macchiatos.

• Nutmeg: The grand spice itself.

• Chocolate powder.

• Vanilla powder.

• Caramel brulee topping: Caramel candy that has been broken up for a topping.

• Pumpkin spice: The wonderful spice itself, commonly used in their famous pumpkin spice lattes.

• Caramel crunchies: They are exactly what they sound like.

• Chocolate curls: Dark chocolate shavings only around certain times of the year.

• Dolce sprinkles: Cinnamon and sugar sprinkles.

• Sea salt.

What is matcha?

You are probably wondering, what the heck is matcha anyways? What’s so great about this weird looking substance? Matcha is a fine powder ground from green tea. But, it isn’t  just any green tea. It comes from a specially grown and processed type of green tea. Making matcha one of the best and most pure types of green tea there is out there. Usually you can find matcha in a powder form and it can be used for several different things. It’s been blowing up lately because people are discovering how beneficial matcha is and just how tasty it can be. It’s used in teas, mochas, lattes, cakes, ice creams and is even made into chocolate. How cool is that?

What are the benefits of matcha?

Remember we mentioned that matcha is super beneficial? We weren’t lying. There’s a few different reasons that this should be considered a power food.

• It’s high in antioxidants. Matcha can provide up to five times more antioxidants than your average antioxidant filled foods. Antioxidants are great for boosting your skin, growth and overall health. Matcha specifically carries an important antioxidant called epigallocatechin gallate, a.k.a EGCg. This is known for having properties that help consumers fight cancer!
• It’s great for giving that good old memory a boost and helping you have clearer concentration. Matcha has something called L-theanine in it. L-theanine is an amino acid that is known for helping you produce more dopamine and serotonin. Therefore boosting memory, concentration and making you feel more calm overall.
• It burns calories. Just like the green tea drink, matcha boosts your metabolism and in turn burns up a ton of calories. It’s said that matcha helps burn up to four times more calories.
• It strengthens your immune system. Because of the nutrients and vitamins matcha has, such as vitamins A, vitamins C, calcium, potassium and iron, your immune system will become stronger every time you consume it! So, if you feel a cold coming on, get drinking these matcha drinks a.s.a.p!
• It brings down your cholesterol and your blood sugar. The cholesterol lowering property baffles scientists to this day. They aren’t really quite sure why matcha has such a positive impact on lowering cholesterol levels, but studies have shown that people who regularly consume it have lower cholesterol in general. It also lowers the risk of heart disease.
• It’s great to use when you are detoxing. Because of the chlorophyll that’s left over in matcha leaves when it’s grown, it becomes great at removing toxins and metals from your body when you consume it.
• It gives you a great energy boost. This is great, because you don’t need to worry about it affecting your usual coffee drinks or slowing you down at all. Matcha is derived from green tea and green tea is a natural stimulant. This is due to it’s natural caffeine content, as well as other energy providing nutrients.

Where can you find matcha?

Your local grocery store should carry it. If not, it is really easy to find online. Even Amazon sells it!

Now that we have discussed all the great reasons why you should be using matcha in your latte, let’s get down to how to go about doing so!

Ingredients That You Will Need:

• 1 tablespoon of Matcha Green Tea Powder.
• 1 Cup Of Whole Milk
• 1 or 2 tablespoons of sugar, depending on your sweetness preference. You can also use a packet of Splenda or a packet of your preferred sugar.
• Ice. Enough to fill ¾ of your cup.
• Whipped Cream or Toppings. (Optional.)

What You Will Need To Do To Make An Iced Latte:

• Heat up 2 tablespoons of water or bring it to a boil. Add matcha powder and your sugar into hot water and mix until dissolved.
• Get a glass and add ice to ¾ of your drinking glass.
• Add 1 cup of whole milk or milk of your preference into glass over the ice.
• Stir in your matcha/sugar mixture.
• Add whipped cream and/or toppings on top if desired.
• Enjoy your drink.

What You Will Need To Do To Make A Hot Latte:

• Use a pot and fill with 1 cup of whole milk or your preferred milk choice. You could also use a milk steamer, if you’d rather.
• Keep on low to medium heat and bring milk to a simmer, do not boil. You may risk burning the milk or evaporating too much of it if you boil it.
• Add sugar.
• Add matcha.
• Mix until both have dissolved into the milk.
• Add to your drinking glass.
• Top with whipped cream or toppings of your choice if desired.

Estimated calories: 180 cal.

Estimated protein: 8 grams.

Estimated carbohydrates: 16 grams.

Fat: 8 grams.

Now you have all the tools and information you could possibly want to make one of the healthiest Starbucks drinks there is out there. Not only is drinking matcha lattes way more beneficial than a regular latte, the amount of time it takes to make one is slim to none! If you are a busy mom or just terrible at waking up early, this is a perfect recipe for you. Sometimes it is even hard to drink coffee before a workout, but you find yourself needing the extra energy! A matcha latte sounds perfect for you. Go ahead and give it a try today! You will probably love it.

Your Standard Flavors Of Deliciousness:

These are the go to flavors when you are in a hurry and really want to soak up that classic coffee flavor! But they are all extremely tasty. You can give these few a try anytime-

• Sugar-Free Vanilla
• Sugar-Free Hazelnut
• Sugar-Free Caramel
• Cinnamon Dolce
• Raspberry
• Toffee Nut
• Caramel
• Almond (Not carried in the U.S)
• Hazelnut
• Vanilla
• Classic

Your Seasonal/Specialty Treats Of Awesomeness:

Unfortunately, some of the very best Starbucks syrups aren’t available 365 days a year. Some of them can only be tasted during certain seasons. That’s okay, we totally understand, but we don’t like it. We don’t like it at all-

• Pumpkin Spice
• Chestnut Praline
• Gingerbread
• Sugar-Free Gingerbread
• Orange
• Blackberry
• Coconut
• Melon
• Caramel Brulee
• Christmas Cookie
• Eggnog

The Extra Delights You Can Top Any Drink Off With:

Now you have your list of different types of flavors served at Starbucks. Awesome, right? But what’s even better is that you can go ahead and add a few things that will bring you straight up to drink heaven. You can’t have the perfect Starbucks drink without one or more of these awesome powders, sauces and more!-

• Whipped Cream
• Flavored Whipped Cream
• Caramel Drizzle
• Mocha Drizzle
• Molasses Drizzle
• Italian Roast Drizzle
• Caramel Brulee Topping
• Cookie Crumbles
• Chocolate Curls
• Pumpkin Spice
• Caramel Crunchies
• Sea Salt
• White Chocolate Mocha
• Dulce De Leche
• Maple
• Semi-Sweet Chocolate
• Cinnamon Dolce

Now you have all of the information you need to assemble your perfect Starbucks drink! Or you can go ahead and try every flavor and sauce variation there is. We bet each one is just as tasty as the last one, if not more so! Enjoy.

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