Alex Carter

The Top 12 Chocolate Drinks at Starbucks  

If you can hardly imagine starting your day without a delicious drink from Starbucks, you aren’t alone.

 

Millions and millions of people, not just here in the United States but all over the world, kickstart their day with chocolate drinks from Starbucks – drinks that have helped to build this café into the international behemoth it is today.

 

Below we breakdown some of the top 12 chocolate drinks at Starbucks you’ll want to try the next time you visit, especially if you haven’t tried a couple of them.

 

Let’s jump right in!

 

The Top 12 Chocolate Drinks at Starbucks

 

Café Mocha

 

Easily one of the most popular drinks at Starbucks – not just a popular chocolate drink, but of all the beverages (hot and cold) that Starbucks has to offer – you likely had a café mocha or two in the past.

 

Perfectly balancing rich, delicious chocolate flavors with whipped cream and espresso, this is the ultimate way to jumpstart your morning (especially if you are a chocolate nut).

 

You can have this piping hot or over ice, with a little bit of sugar or sweet cream, but a lot of people like to add in steamed milk to give it that extra bit of decadence.

 

Order one the next time you visit!

 

Chocolate Cookie Crumble Crème Frappuccino

 

This chocolate drink from Starbucks is found on the “secret menu” but is quickly becoming one of their more popular beverages. It wouldn’t be surprising to see this find its way onto the regular menu in short order.

 

One of the things that makes this drink so unique at Starbucks is that it does not use coffee as a backbone ingredient.

 

Instead, this drink starts off with deliciously rich milk (you can swap in all and milk if you’d like) with mocha sauce, a chocolate cookie crumble, and chocolate chips added in. After the whole concoction is blended together it’s topped with whipped cream and a mocha drizzle – and you are off and running!

 

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Frappuccino

 

Another of the “secret menu” Starbucks options you’ll want to think about ordering when you are really looking for a chocolate fix, don’t be surprised if the chocolate covered strawberry frappucino quickly becomes one of your regular favorites.

 

The drink begins the same way that the chocolate cookie crumble cream frappucino begins, with Starbucks milk (or almond milk) as the foundational ingredient. Frappucino chips, mocha sauce, and a little bit of strawberry sauce gets added into the concoction and then blended up together.

 

At the end, a bit of fresh whipped cream is added to the top of the drink with dual drizzles of mocha syrup and strawberry syrup to really finish things off.

 

This is a luxurious chocolate drink with a kiss of strawberry you’ll love all year round, but especially when the weather starts to get chilly.

 

Double Chocolate Chip Crème Frappuccino

 

Like a lot of the top 12 chocolate drinks at Starbucks we highlight on this list this frappucino is from the Starbucks “secret menu”.

 

A cream based beverage (almond milk works well as a replacement if you like that better, though), this is a super chocolate bottom filled with chocolate chips, chocolate syrup, and just a hint of mocha and a kiss of sugar to elevate it.

 

The end result is maybe the most chocolatey of all the different chocolate drinks at Starbucks. This is a decadent indulgence that you’ll quickly fall head over heels in love with.

 

Iced Chocolate Almond Milk Shaken Espresso

 

Starbucks is well known for their incredible hot chocolate beverages, but this iced version is a little more refined and a little more elevated.

 

A relative newcomer to the standard Starbucks menu, you won’t have to order this off of the secret menu any longer.

 

Everything with this drink begins with some of the most delicious espresso made, the in-house blend that Starbucks has perfected over the last few decades.

 

To that almond milk is added, with a little bit of chocolate malt powder, and then the whole drink is shaken vigorously until everything is a silky smooth consistency.

 

The drink goes into a cup filled with ice to chill it down quickly and evenly and then a little bit of which cream is added to the top with your choice of crushed chocolate chips or a drizzle of chocolate syrup.

 

Some folks even like to add both!

 

Iced White Mocha with Sweet Cream Cold Foam

 

This was always a pretty popular drink at Starbucks but has been elevated in the last few years thanks to the social media platform TikTok.

 

Nobody’s really sure why this drink trended on the platform recently, but it’s helped Starbucks to sell more iced white mocha with sweet cream cold foam drinks than ever before. People are falling head over heels in love with everything that this unique chocolatey beverage from Starbucks has to offer.

 

For starters, you’ll need to order this off of the Starbucks secret menu – but that’s not difficult. This is one of the few Starbucks secret menu options you might be able to order by name, even (though it doesn’t hurt to know the ingredients should you have to order it like that).

 

This is a drink that has white chocolate mocha sauce mixed with caramel sauce, all added to heavy cream with a kiss of vanilla syrup and vanilla sweet cream cold foam. A shot (or two) of espresso gets added for that bit of coffee kick, too.

 

Java Chip Frappuccino

 

Fans of Starbucks went absolutely wild when the café decided to add this drink to the standard menu, and for good reason.

 

Another of the most chocolatey drinks Starbucks makes, this concoction has three different kinds of chocolate added – all of them working together in concert to elevate one another.

 

Mocha sauce, frappucino chips, and a mocha drizzle on top of the drink are sure to give anyone their chocolate fix. Frappucino roast coffee and a bit of whipped cream around this beverage off.

 

You’ll be happy to know that you can have this hot or iced, too.

 

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

 

An all-time holiday favorite, it’s difficult to imagine the Christmas season without being able to stop at a Starbucks and get a peppermint hot chocolate.

 

There’s just something about this perfect blend of peppermint and chocolate that Starbucks has smashed right out of the park. Something nostalgic, something comforting, and something that is always really luxurious.

 

A mainstay of the regular Starbucks holiday menu, their legendary hot chocolate acts as the backbone ingredient for this beverage.

 

Peppermint syrup is mixed in (often in pretty generous proportions) but gets balanced out with a couple of extra splashes of chocolate mocha sauce, too. Whipped cream and smashed dark chocolate top this seasonal favorite that helps anyone fill up with Christmas cheer!

 

Reserve Dark Chocolate Mocha

 

Though this is one of the more popular top 12 chocolate drinks at Starbucks today it can be a little bit difficult to track down, especially if only a handful of Starbucks locations in your area actually carries the Reserve line of espresso from this company.

 

People drive extreme distances just to get a chance to try this beverage if they don’t have a Reserve stocked café in their area. If, though, you’re lucky enough to have a café or two in your area that does carry Reserve espresso you’ll want to try a Reserve Dark Chocolate Mocha ASAP.

 

Absolutely swimming in dark chocolate flavors, this drink is balanced out a little bit with the Reserve espresso coffee flavors and the whipped cream inevitably added to the top.

 

Reserve Iced Dark Chocolate Mocha

 

The iced version of the dark chocolate mocha beverage we highlighted above, this drink also makes use of the now legendary Reserve espresso available only at a limited amount of Starbucks cafés worldwide.

 

Sure, tracking this down can sometimes be a little bit of a headache or hassle. But if you have a Reserve café in your area, or are able to find one on your travels, make sure that you give this iced dark chocolate mocha beverage a try.

 

We promise you’ve never had anything like it or its hot alternative.

 

Starbucks Hot Chocolate

 

While the coffee at Starbucks certainly put this company on the map their hot chocolate has done quite a bit of heavy lifting, too.

 

Beloved by adults and children alike, there’s just something about pulling up to Starbucks and ordering one of their incredibly chocolatey hot chocolate beverages when the winter weather starts to stick around.

 

It’s really tough to beat the feeling of chill in the air (maybe even a little bit of snow on the ground) but not worrying a bit about it because a Starbucks hot chocolate is keeping you nice and toasty from the inside out!

 

White Chocolate Mocha

 

Though not everyone is a super white chocolate fan, those that are passionate about this kind of chocolate appreciate the fact that Starbucks offers incredible beverage options that don’t just use this ingredient well but really make it the cornerstone of those recipes.

 

The white chocolate mocha is almost identical to the traditional café mocha, only this time it uses white chocolate sauce mixed with a mocha sauce. There’s usually a little less caffeine (and fewer calories) in this chocolatey drink compared to the original, too.

 

Closing Thoughts

 

At the end of the day, Starbucks knows how to help their customers get their chocolate fix with a wide range of different beverages – some hot, some cold.

 

If you’re a huge chocolate fan the chances are pretty good you’ve already tried at least a couple of the top 12 chocolate drinks from Starbucks we mentioned above.

 

Maybe, though, you’ve only tried the options available on the regular Starbucks menu.

 

If that’s the case, we’d recommend you go a little bit off the beaten path (so to speak) and order some of the drinks we highlighted above that are from the secret menu.

 

Don’t be surprised if they find a way into your regular Starbucks rotation!

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by Alex Carter

The Starbucks Decaf Iced Coffee - Everything You Need To Know

Is there anything more refreshing than a tall glass of cold coffee on a sweltering hot day? Even better if it's decaf (too much caffeine can make you jittery after all) and gives you that hit of coffee without the effects of caffeine.

All this might make you wonder—does Starbucks, everyone’s go-to coffee shop, offer decent decaf iced coffee options? If so, what are the different ingredients in each and how do you go about ordering them?

Let’s dive deep and talk in detail about the different types of decaf coffee options offered by Starbucks and which drink might be the most suitable to your taste. Knowing Starbucks, it’s a safe bet that the global coffee chain offers a variety of decaf iced coffee drinks—and that’s certainly the case! Read on to find out more.

Starbucks Decaf Iced Coffee - Everything You Need To Know

If you wanted a complete guide on getting decaf iced coffee from Starbucks—you’ve come to the right place! Let’s start by talking about all the different types of decaf iced coffee available at Starbucks.

One important thing to note here is that you cannot get decaf coffee in the form of cold brew or actual brewed iced coffee, as most Starbucks locations do not have freshly brewed decaf coffee on hand and this can take some time to prepare.

First, it’s necessary to know that most drinks on the menu that use espresso beans can be made into a decaf version! This is because Starbucks stocks decaf espresso beans and can substitute those for regular coffee beans in espresso drinks. This includes those fancy frappuccinos with extravagant toppings and flavors too!

However, if you’re looking mainly for good ol’ plain decaf iced coffee, your basic options would look something like this:

1. Decaf Iced Espresso Coffee
2. Decaf Iced Shaken Espresso
3. Decaf Iced Caffè Americano
4. Decaf Iced Flat White
5. Decaf Iced Latte
6. Decaf Iced Mocha
7. Decaf Iced Macchiato

You can customize your drink any way you want by adding different flavorings, sweeteners, milk or cream etc. as well as choose the level of decaf beans you want in your coffee. You can keep it simple and quick, or go all out and try new flavors!

 

Top Decaf Iced Coffees at Starbucks

To make things easy for you, we have compiled a short list of the top 5 most popular decaf iced coffees at Starbucks. Make sure to try one of these out the next time you make a quick coffee run!

1. Decaf Iced Espresso Coffee

The decaf iced espresso coffee is top of our list for just one simple reason—this is the go-to standard iced coffee for hardcore coffee aficionados without any frills or bows. Although nothing fancy, the decaf iced espresso is sure to fulfill all your iced coffee cravings without that caffeine hit.

The most basic version of this coffee includes ice, decaf espresso shots, some milk, and classic syrup to add a bit of sweetness.

This coffee is best for those in love with the bold and intense taste of espresso and the airy layer of aromatic crema on top. As with all Starbucks drinks, you can change it up a bit to suit your liking and go for more coffee shots if you want something even stronger, as well as add flavored syrup or mocha/caramel sauce for that extra dimension of flavor.

2. Decaf Iced Shaken Espresso

Similar to the Decaf Iced Espresso, this drink is made from decaf espresso shots, ice, syrup and a touch of milk. The difference? This barista shakes the coffee by hand to combine the ingredients really well and make the drink more light and frothy. The decaf iced shaken espresso was formerly known as Doubleshot on Ice before Starbucks changed its name.

3. Decaf Iced Caffè Americano

If you’re a fan of Americanos, the decaf iced americano is sure to be a big favorite. As the name suggests, this drink is simply a decaf version of an iced americano (espresso shots, cold water and ice).

Its flavor is more dilute than stronger plain espresso shots and it makes for a deliciously refreshing drink. You can add a bit of syrup to the drink for a touch of sweetness.

4. Decaf Iced Coffee Pourover

Last but not least, the decaf iced coffee pour-over is another top classic that is a must-try for all coffee lovers. It is prepared by the barista by slowly pouring hot water on finely-ground decaf espresso beans and collecting the coffee in a cup of ice. This method gives the coffee a distinct, mouth-watering flavor, but the downside is that it takes a bit of time to prepare.

If there is a big queue at your local Starbucks and the staff is fully occupied we wouldn’t recommend going for this one. But if you have a bit of time and there are just a handful of customers try ordering this and experiencing the magic for yourself.

5. Other Options

If none of these classic decaf iced coffees strike your fancy, there are always other options you can try. If you want something milkier with a more subtle coffee flavor, go for a decaf iced latte or flat white.

Apart from these, if you want to satisfy your sweet tooth you can go for a decaf Iced Caramel Macchiato or even a decaf frappuccino, which comes topped with whipped cream. You can play around with the toppings and flavors as much as you like and get non-dairy options for the milk as well.

Another option is to get a decaf iced brewed coffee, such as Decaf Pike Place, but that depends a lot on the availability, staff and location of the Starbucks.

 

How to Order Decaf Iced Coffee at Starbucks

Ordering a decaf iced coffee at Starbucks may seem complicated on the surface but is really pretty simple. Plus if you get stuck at any step don’t hesitate to ask the Starbucks staff to help you figure out what exactly you want.

1. Choose Your Drink

The first step is to make up your mind about what sort of drink you want—a decaf iced espresso, americano, latte, flat white, mocha, macchiato etc. After you have chosen your basic drink you can customize it to your liking in the next steps.

2. Specify the Flavor and Toppings

Next, you need to specify what flavor and toppings you want by choosing from a variety of flavored syrups and sauces. The syrups include Chocolate, Caramel, Toasted Vanilla, Toffee Nut, Cinnamon Dolce, Hazelnut etc., and there are toppings such as Caramel or Mocha Drizzle or a swirl of whipped cream.

You can also select how much ice and room you want in your drink.

3. Sweeten It Up

Choose your sweetener from a variety of both sugar-based and sugar-free sweeteners, including honey and the Starbucks classic syrup.

4. Select the Coffee Beans

Here you can choose how many shots of espresso you want as well as the type of roasted coffee beans. If you’re going for decaf, Starbucks offers four types of decaf roasted beans—decaf espresso roast, ⅔ decaf roast, ½ decaf roast and ⅓ decaf roast.

5. Choose Your Cup Size

The last thing to choose is your cup size out of the three offered—Tall, Grande and Venti from small to large.

And voila! That’s how you go about ordering some decaf iced coffee at Starbucks.

Some Interesting Facts About Starbucks’ Decaf Iced Coffee

• Did you know that the decaf coffee at Starbucks isn’t totally caffeine free? The caffeine extraction process from the espresso beans is such that a small amount of caffeine (3-15mg per shot) is left behind.
• Decaf coffee is rarely available freshly brewed at most Starbucks stores because of low demand. However, this varies from location to location and also depends on the time of day.
• In comparison, freshly-brewed regular coffee is often available
• Decaf espresso beans might not be available in some of the smaller Starbucks stores such as outlets in malls, Target, grocery stores, etc.
• A handful of Starbucks shops have the Clover machine, which is a special machine used to brew cups of top-quality coffee with an intense and delicious flavor. This is because the machine uses a metal filter instead of a paper one to filter the coffee and this process allows oils from the beans to pass through as well. Do try a cup of Clover-brewed coffee if you get the chance!

Conclusion

The bottom line is that Starbucks does indeed offer a lot of good options for decaf iced coffee and there’s something to suit everybody’s personal preferences and taste.

The main options include decaf Iced Espresso, Iced Shaken Espresso, Iced Caffè Americano, Iced Flat White, Iced Latte, Iced Mocha and Iced Macchiato. Basically, any drink made from espresso beans (apart from brewed coffee) is available in the decaf version if that particular Starbucks branch stocks decaf espresso beans.

Apart from that, the drinks can be customized by adding different flavorings, toppings, sweeteners etc., and also changing the number of espresso shots as well as the type of milk to your liking. All in all, Starbucks is the place you should go to in order to satisfy those decaf iced coffee cravings!

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by Alex Carter

6 Starbucks Coconut Drinks You Have to Try

Coconut is an ever classic flavor that never becomes mainstream, no matter the generation. As such, this tropical fruit is very popular not only among the general public but also among café owners in commercial use. The diversity of coconut’s usage is what makes it such a popular ingredient to use in desserts, drinks, and even normal dishes.

Coconut can be used in the form of syrup, or milk, in which case it would both be vegan friendly, and a healthy alternative to normal milk. If you’re fond of coconut-based drinks, you may have noticed these two ingredients being common in any coconut drink that you buy, from cafés like Tim Horton’s and Starbucks.

But what are the best Starbucks coconut drinks you simply have to try at all costs?

You may have tried out a lot of coconut-flavored drinks, but it would be unfortunate if you missed out on any of these 6 must-have coconut drinks from Starbucks. Read on to find out which ones they are and what ingredients make them special.

Along with these, we’ll also be giving you some bonus options for drinks to try if you’re someone who enjoys coconut flavor, so stay with us till the end of the article.

The drinks that we’ve chosen (and simply love) are:

1. Coconut Milk Mocha Macchiato
2. Vanilla Bean Coconut Milk Latte and Frappuccino
3. Coconut Cascara Latte
4. Piña Colada Tea
5. Star Drink
6. Dragon Drink

Coconut Milk Mocha Macchiato

As the name indicates, this Starbucks drink is made with coconut milk and coconut sauce. Unfortunately, this drink is not vegan as it contains ingredients that are not classified as vegan. The drink contains the following main ingredients:

• Coconut milk
• White chocolate mocha sauce
• Brewed espresso
• Caramel sauce
• Mocha sauce

This drink contains a total of 200 calories, divided into fats, sodium, cholesterol, carbohydrates, proteins, and caffeine. There’s a total of 25g of sugar in this drink so it’s not on the overly sweet side. The drink is marketed by the official Starbucks site to be a perfect blend of espresso and sweetness to give you an experience of a lifetime.

The drink combines espresso shots and classic mocha to make a drink with steamed coconut milk. The best part about the drink is no doubt the coconut milk, as it gives the drink a warm, rich, creamy, and sweet flavor you won’t be able to let go of after the first sip. This is a hot drink, so it should definitely be tried in winter for a better experience.

Vanilla Bean Coconut Milk Latte and Frappuccino

Under the category of vanilla bean coconut milk-made drinks, there are two main drinks that stand out and you absolutely have to try if you’re a fan of that flavor combination; a Frappuccino and a latte.

Latte

The vanilla flavor is very strong with this one. Made from vanilla sauce and coconut milk, this latte is a star-studded drink on its own. The best thing about this beverage is that, not only is it plant-based, but it’s also vegan. So it’s a must-try for people who are on plant-based diets or follow a vegan lifestyle.

The ingredients include:

• Vanilla bean powder
• Coconut milk
• Sumatra beans espresso

There are a total of 170 calories in this drink. This beverage is often called the upside-down latte because the milk is often at the bottom and coffee at the top, giving off a macchiato look. Being a colder drink, it’s perfect for cooling down in the summer, as it has a light yet flavorful taste.

Frappuccino

Being very similar to its brother drink, the latte, this crème based Vanilla bean coconut milk Frappuccino is also a vegan, plant-based drink with similar ingredients. Some of them are:

• Vanilla beans
• Vanilla bean powder
• Coconut milk
• Coffee nut syrup

This is the best drink to try if you’re looking for something with no caffeine and light on the stomach (240 calories). The vanilla and coconut milk perfectly balance out the bitterness from the coffee, making it a well-balanced summer drink for those who don’t prefer strong coffees.

Coconut Cascara Latte

The name might sound fancy, but we assure you, this coconut milk-based latte is one you do not want to miss out on trying. Although this drink is not certifiably vegan, it has a lot of other merits that make up for it. The main ingredients include:

• Coconut milk
• Fermented espresso shots
• Shredded coconut
• Vanilla syrup

The beverage contains a total of 130 calories, and 12g of sugar, so it’s on the lighter side of most Starbucks drinks. It also has a rich, decadent golden flavor because of the vanilla syrup and the coffee-based ingredients, making it look like a worthy purchase.

Piña Colada Tea

As we have covered all the coffees, now we’re moving onto the lighter side of the coconut-based beverages; the tea. The Starbucks Piña Colada tea is a tropical cocktail and acts as a perfect refresher to cool you down during the hot summers. As well as being insanely flavorful and refreshing, the drink contains no artificial ingredients, some of the ingredients being:

• Coconut milk
• Orange and mango juice concentrate
• Pineapple shreds
• Passion fruit black tea

This drink contains 80 calories and 15g of sugar, but it can be customized to be sweetened or unsweetened according to your preferences. The bold fruity flavor in the drink is perfectly balanced out by the softness of the coconut milk. Moreover, the blend of pineapple shreds along with coconut milk and other tropical fruits makes this tea an amazing flavor blend for people who prefer fruity tropical beverages.

Star Drink

Sometimes considered a non-conventional drink, a star drink is a non-dairy Starbucks drink with tropical undertones. This sweet-sour-flavored drink is especially popular amongst fruit drink enthusiasts and those who prefer something cool and light to drink on summer days.

The main ingredients include:

• Star fruit
• Kiwi
• Coconut milk
• Ice

The sweet and sour flavor that this blend is famous for is actually because of the star fruit, which tastes like grape, orange, and pear mixed into one fruit. The drink contains 130 calories, 23g sugar, and has real fruit pieces mixed in with the coconut milk, so it actually gives you the perfect tropical experience.

Dragon Drink

Yet another tropical-inspired Starbucks drink, this coconut milk-based beverage takes a new twist on our beloved tropical fruit; dragon fruit. With a unique flavor and blend, the dragon drink is perfect for people who like cool, fruity drinks with a fresh taste in the summer. The main ingredients of this drink are as follows:

• Coconut milk
• Sweet mango and dragon fruit flavor
• Dragon fruit bits
• Ice

This beverage contains a total of 130 calories and 23g of sugar. It’s a bit on the sweeter side because of the mango flavoring paired up with the dragon fruit and coconut milk, but it’s an amazingly creamy blend nonetheless.

Not only is it cool enough to refresh your mind back to its senses, but the fruit bits in it also make for a delightful surprise for the one trying it.

Other Coconut Drinks You Have to Try

Besides the aforementioned, there are other amazing coconut drinks that you can try from Starbucks if interested. Ranging from lattes, Frappuccinos, and smoothies, to teas and fruit blends, Starbucks has everything and more suggestions for you to try if you’re a coconut enthusiast.

Some of our additional recommendations include:

• Pink drink – a berry and coconut milk-based drink, this cold beverage includes refreshing ingredients like cinnamon syrup, peach flavor, cream, strawberry, and coconut milk. Some say this drink has a taste similar to a strawberry smoothie.
• Caramel coconut Frappuccino – consisting of toffee nut syrup, coconut milk, mocha sauce, and caramel crème Frappuccino, this drink is a flavorful explosion. This is especially for those who like rich and decadent drinks with a variety of flavors to offer.
• Coconut lime refresher – another summer-based cool drink, a coconut lime refresher is a blend of lime juice with coconut syrup, and passion fruit juice with ice tossed in. Customers have been said to relate this drink to the taste of a coconut pie.
• Iced guava passion fruit drink – as the name suggests, this beverage is an explosion of tropical fruit all at once. With coconut milk, passion fruit syrup, and guava juice concentrate, this drink has something akin to a sweet and sour taste, perfect for people who prefer less sweet beverages.
• Golden ginger drink – another unique blend, this coconut milk drink also contains ginger ale and thus has a spicy-sweet taste.

Conclusion

By now we hope you’ve found out everything you need to know (and more) about the best coconut drinks to try at Starbucks. These drinks are amazingly unique blends of coffee, fruits, and coconut-based ingredients, along with classic flavors like caramel, cinnamon, and mocha. We sincerely hope this list helps you choose your drink the next time you visit a Starbucks, and that you like the suggestions.

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by Alex Carter

25 Best Non-Dairy Drinks From Starbucks

Starbucks is an inclusive coffee stores, that released a menu of dairy-free drinks to cater to their dairy-free audience. So, if you're looking for a non-dairy coffee, you do not have to look much further than your local Starbucks.

Many non-dairy drinks are available for people looking to avoid dairy or try a non-dairy diet. Your local Starbucks baristas are trained to make all the non-dairy drink options listed on the menu. Its non-dairy drinks range in flavors, taste, and drink style, so everyone has an option.

Check out this list of the 25 best non-dairy drinks from Starbucks if you want something dairy-free.

25 Best Non-Dairy Drinks From Starbucks 

You can find a non-dairy drink from Starbucks, no matter your drinking preferences. 

The 25 best non-dairy drinks from Starbucks include the following:

• Iced Guava Passionfruit Drink
• Coconutmilk Cascara Latte with Blonde Espresso
• Oatmilk Honey Latte
• Oatmilk Honey Latte with Blonde Espresso
• Coconut Milk Latte
• Hot Coconutmilk Latte with Blonde Espresso
• Almondmilk Honey White Flat
• Almondmilk Honey Flat White with Blonde Espresso
• Iced Chocolate Almondmilk Shaken Espresso
• Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
• Cold Brew with Cinnamon Almondmilk Foam
• Iced Pineapple Matcha Drink
• Nitro Cold Brew with Dark Chocolate Almondmilk Foam
• Paradise Drink
• Refreshers Dragon Drink with Coconut Milk
• Pink Drink
• Star Drink
• Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte (seasonal)
• Kiwi Starfruit Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers
• Blended Strawberry Lemonade
• Honey Almondmilk Cold Brew
• Iced Toasted Vanilla Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
• Steamed apple juice
• Dragon Drink
• Pineapple Coconut Green Smoothie

Consider the main ingredient when trying a new non-dairy Starbucks drink. For instance, the type of non-dairy milk replacement can significantly change the consistency and creaminess of your drink.

The type of milk replacement you choose will determine whether your drink has a creamy taste. Oat milk has a closer resemblance to milk and will give a creamier taste. Coconut milk is less creamy, and almond milk is the most watery of all milk replacements on the Starbucks menu.

Iced Guava Passionfruit Drink

A delicious drink, perfect for the warmer months. The main ingredient in the Iced Guava Passionfruit Drink is a delicious guava-flavored juice blend. This fruity drink blend is mixed with a bit of coconut milk to give it a creamy finish.

Steamed apple juice

Starbucks steamed apple juice is a sweet, crisp-tasting steamed apple juice. Because of the decadent cinnamon, the steamed apple juice tastes nearly identical to hot apple cider. 

Oatmilk Honey Latte

Starbucks Oat Milk Honey Lattes are creamy and sweet drinks made from Starbucks espresso and oat milk, then sweetened with honey. It is a more traditional drink, perfect for people who want a versatile drink they can drink year-round since it can be prepared cold or hot. 

Oat Milk Honey Latte with Blonde Espresso

Oat Milk Honey Latte with Blonde Espresso is a similar drink to the Oatmilk Honey Latte, but instead of regular espresso, you make it with the Blonde espresso. It tastes slightly different, with a lighter feel. 

People who favor blonde espresso will prefer this drink over the regular Oat Milk Honey Latte. You can add syrup flavoring to give it an additional spice.

Coconut Milk Latte

The Coconut Milk Latte is a coffee-based coconut milk espresso drink. It is not very creamy, but the frothy drink is certainly something to try for coffee lovers. You can order the drink iced or warm, making it a good option for anyone who wants year-round non-dairy options.

Hot Coconutmilk Latte with Blonde Espresso

The Hot Coconutmilk Latte with Blonde Espresso is a rendition of the Coconut Milk Latte, made from blonde espresso instead of regular espresso.

Almondmilk Honey White Flat

The Almondmilk Honey White Flat is a delicious Starbucks drink that is the perfect drink for anyone who wants something light and airy. It tastes sweeter than the Coconutmilk Latte. 

Almondmilk Honey Flat White with Blonde Espresso

The Almondmilk Honey Flat White with Blonde Espresso is a delicious espresso with a subtle nuttiness, which comes from the smooth almond milk and foamy top. Despite having 12 grams of sugar, the drink has a mellow taste. It does not taste nearly as sugary as it is, so you can rest assured you will not be overwhelmed or have a crash later.

Honey Almondmilk Cold Brew

The Honey Almondmilk Cold Brew is a sweet drink with honey flavoring. The tasty cold brew is poured over ice and tastes like a mixture of nuts and honey. 

Iced Chocolate Almond Milk Shaken Espresso

The Starbucks Iced Chocolate Almondmilk Shaken Espresso is a cold beverage from Starbucks made from malt, rich cocoa, espresso, and a splash of almond milk. This beverage has the perfect mixture of chocolate and almond milk. The drink is poured over a cup of ice, making it perfect for the colder months.

Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso

The Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso is similar to Iced Chocolate Almond Milk Shaken Espresso without the hints of chocolate. It is made from blonde espresso, a little bit of brown sugar, then topped with oat milk.

Coconutmilk Cascara Latte with Blonde Espresso

The Starbucks Coconutmilk Cascara Latte with Blonde Espresso is a coconut-flavored espresso drink that has been topped with a pinch of cascara sugar. In addition to the tasty cascara sugar, the coconut flavor gives it a good sweetness level that is just sweet enough to void adding additional sweeteners.

Cold Brew with Cinnamon Almondmilk Foam

The Starbucks Cold Brew with Cinnamon Almondmilk Foam is a drink made of traditional Starbucks coffee with a splash of almond milk topped with a touch of cinnamon. People love drinking this delicious cup of coffee on hot days or after tolling exercises.

Iced Pineapple Matcha Drink

The Iced Pineapple Matcha Drink is a sweet and spicy drink that is hydrating and healthy. Iced Pineapple Matcha Drinks are good for people who want something tropical and sweet in the morning. 

Nitro Cold Brew with Dark Chocolate Almondmilk Foam

The Nitro Cold Brew with Dark Chocolate Almondmilk Foam is a cold drink made of light mocha sauce, cocoa powder, and cold almond milk foam. It is perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings, but this drink's dark cocoa can be too bitter for some drinkers unless you sweeten it.

Paradise Drink

The Starbucks Paradise Drink is a great non-dairy drink for people who want something fruity and delicious. It tastes like pineapple and has around 45 milligrams of caffeine, so you can get a boost of energy after your workout.

Refreshers Dragon Drink with Coconut Milk

The Starbucks Refreshers is a delicious line of refreshing water-based drinks that contain little to no dairy. The Refreshers Dragon Drink with Coconut Milk is a refreshing addition to this list that contains only coconut milk.

Pink Drink

The Starbucks Pink Drink is popular for anyone looking for something refreshing. Pink Drink is one of the 25 best non-dairy drinks from Starbucks. It is also the most popular Starbucks refresher on the menu.

Star Drink

The Star Drink is a tropical drink from Starbucks made of kiwi and starfruit juice with a hint of coconut milk. The drink is extremely sweet, with only a slight hint of tartness. It is one of the sweetest refreshers, even sweeter than the Pink Drink.

Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte (seasonal)

The Starbucks Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Lattee is a seasonal drink that tastes super sweet. It is only available in winter and can be served hot and cold.

Kiwi Starfruit Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers

The Kiwi Starfruit Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers is a delicious starfruit and kiwi lemonade with real kiwi fruit pieces. It is shaken and mixed with ice. The dairy-free drink is perfect for the warm months.

Blended Strawberry Lemonade

Starbucks Blended Strawberry Lemonade is the perfect drink for anyone looking for something tasty and refreshing. It tastes like a combination of strawberries and the traditional Starbucks Lemonade and is great during warm months.

Iced Toasted Vanilla Oatmilk Shaken Espresso

The Iced Toasted Vanilla Oatmilk Shaken Espresso is a cool vanilla drink with a hint of warmth. It is served over ice, perfect for cool summer days, and refreshing enough to give you the boost you need in the middle of your work day.

Dragon Drink

The Dragon Drink is a pink, fruity drink made from fruit juice, water, and freeze-dried dragonfruit pieces. The cool drink is poured over ice and topped with coconut milk. It is the perfect drink for people who love cute, fruity drinks.

Pineapple Coconut Green Smoothie

The Pineapple Coconut Green Smoothie is a great option for anyone who wants a frappe-style drink without the coffee taste. The drink is reminiscent of the pina colada and is one of the 25 best non-dairy drinks from Starbucks.

Summary 

Starbucks has many non-dairy drinks on its menu, ready to be ordered. Whether you are interested in something creamy with coconut milk or something made with water, there is a drink to quench every thirst.

The main difference between the popular dairy and non-dairy menu items is the supporting ingredients your barista uses to make them. If they do not use dairy, they can make a dairy-free version of nearly any drink on the menu. 

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What is the Starbucks Medicine Ball?

Hearing the words “medicine ball” when you walk up to a popular coffee chain like Starbucks can be confusing. After all, what is the Starbucks medicine ball?

The Starbucks Medicine Ball is a hot tea drink that involves Tazo’s Jade Citrus Mint tea as well as their Peach Tranquility tea mixed together with hot lemonade and honey. Some alterations have been made to the recipe and it is more commonly confused with Starbucks’ official menu-item, the Honey Citrus Mint Tea. 

In this article, we’ll cover not only what the Starbucks Medicine Ball is, but how to order it and a few other frequently asked questions, like whether or not it is caffeinated!

What is the Starbucks Medicine Ball?

The Starbucks Medecine Ball name might bring to mind all sorts of imagery. You may be picturing a type of ingredient ball, like a bath bomb, or even a medicinal drink that Starbucks is somehow licensed to sell.

The truth is much simpler than that! The Medicine Ball was originally just a “secret menu” item, meaning it was a drink created and made popular by customers instead of appearing as an official Starbucks recipe.

It is a combination of the following ingredients:

• Jade Citrus Mint Tea – The Jade Citrus Mint tea bags contain lemongrass, lemon flavored verbena, and a few spearmint leaves. This type of herb combination is helpful in clearing out sinuses and lessening the symptoms of viruses, as well as relaxing sore muscles.
• Peach Tranquility Tea – Aiding the Jade Citrus Mint in the health benefits of tea is a second tea bag containing licorice root, chamomile, more verbena, peach, rose hips, pineapple, and even chamomile pollen. These components are full of antioxidants and Vitamin C.
• Hot Water – You can’t make tea without allowing the tea bags to steep in hot water! The Starbucks Medicine Ball steeps both tea bags for around three minutes, but they only fill the cup halfway with this ingredient.
• Honey – Originally, Starbucks’ recipe only included actual honey packages emptied into the bottom of the cup. Nowadays, however, unless you tell your barista to use real honey, they will likely default to giving you pumps of the honey-flavored Honey Blend Syrup. For the best health benefits, stick with natural honey!
• Lemonade – You may be surprised to find lemonade, a drink famous by association with cold, refreshing beverages, in a hot tea drink. But it’s true! Starbucks baristas steam lemonade the same way they would milk to fill up the Medicine Ball cup and add a little sweet, tangy flavor to the healthy tea.

The Medicine Ball is excellent for making you feel cozy and a little less sniffly when allergy season hits. Many customers enjoyed it so much when they were suffering from a sore throat that they began ordering it as their regular, daily drink just for enjoyments’ sake!

How Can You Order a Medicine Ball on the Starbucks Mobile App?

Because the Medicine Ball is not really an official Starbucks menu item, it can be tricky trying to navigate the app to make sure your cup is full of all the proper ingredients in the recipe. Luckily, we have a step-by-step guide for you below!

1. Open your App.
2. Click on the “Order” menu at the bottom, then pick a location near you.
3. Navigate to the “Green Teas” drop-down menu.
4. Click on the “Hot Tea” section.
5. Click on “Honey Citrus Mint” tea and select your size.
6. Click “Customize” if you’d like to make sure regular honey, and not the honey-blend syrup, is added to your drink.
7. Pick up and enjoy!

The reason you have to click on “Honey Citrus Mint” is that Starbucks noticed the Medicine Ball’s popularity among customers over the years and decided to officially add it to the menu. However, they gave it their own name, and trained baristas to use Honey Blend syrup instead of honey packages for convenience and uniqueness.

You may find your Starbucks trip easier in person if you simply order the Medicine Ball by saying something like this: “May I have a Grande Honey Citrus Mint tea with two honey packets instead of the Honey Blend syrup?” This will give you a classic Medicine Ball tea. However, if you like the sweeter flavor of the syrup, just order a Honey Citrus Mint without modification!

How Much Does a Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea Cost?

The Medicine Ball Tea costs varies depending on the size you get. Here’s a chart to demonstrate:

Size	Ounces	Price
Short	8 fluid ounces	$3.35
Tall	12 fluid ounces	$3.45
Grande	16 fluid ounces	$3.95
Venti	20 fluid ounces	$4.00

Remember, if you ask for additional pumps of the syrup, an extra tea bag, or any other kind of additive to the recipe, Starbucks can charge you as much as an additional 50 cents per item.

Is the Starbucks Medicine Ball Caffeinated?

When you’re feeling under the weather and hoping to buy a drink like the Medicine Ball to make you feel better, you’re probably not also looking for caffeine! After all, a Medicine Ball pairs really well with rest and sleep.

It may dishearten you at first to learn that the Medicine Ball does have some caffeine. However, it is significantly less than coffee might. Actually, all green tea, such as the Jade Citrus Mint, has a little bit of caffeine content. In the Medicine Ball, this usually adds up to either 16 or 25 milligrams of caffeine.

This is not nothing, but it is also not likely to keep you awake.

Why Does the Starbucks Medicine Ball Drink Make Me Feel Better?

There are actually some health benefits to drinking the Starbucks Medicine Ball! This is because not only is the honey and warm liquid gentle on a raw throat, but it is helpful in breaking up congestion so that you can cough up any of the nasty stuff making you feel sick more easily.

Not only that, but as we previously stated, the herbs in both the Peach Tranquility Tea and the Jade Citrus Mint tea combine to make a powerhouse of health boosters.

Your Medicine Ball is not only warming you up, but it’s contributing to anti-oxidizing you, lowering inflammation, and adding some anti-microbe compounds to your makeup. The vitamins contained in the honey only add to these great effects.

Finally, in addition to everything your Medicine Ball is doing for you physically, having a nice, warm drink can be a great comfort when you’re not feeling well. It can also replace fluids that you may be losing while sick, which is important to the body that is trying to fight off illness.

Can I Be Pregnant and Still Drink a Medicine Ball From Starbucks?

It’s important to be watchful of what you eat and drink when you’re doing it for two! However, there’s nothing to worry about when it comes to a Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea.

The caffeine levels, as previously stated, are very low, and so is the sugar content. The only reason you or a developing baby would be harmed by this product is if you’re specifically allergic to any of the ingredients, such as honey or lemongrass.

Does the Medicine Ball Cure a Cold?

The Medicine Ball may be great, but it isn’t actually made of medication and can’t cure the common cold. However, it’s health benefits, such as keeping a sick person hydrated and supplying them with Vitamin C, can remedy some of the symptoms of a cold.

Can You Reheat the Starbucks Medicine Ball Drink?

If you’re not feeling well, chances are you aren’t drinking all of your Medicine Ball right away. You may be taking small sips, or you may doze off inbetween drinks. This can lead the Medicine Ball to cool off, and you can start to wish that you still had the nice, hot temperature to break up any mucus and soothe your throat.

Even if you’re not sick, a cool Medicine Ball just isn’t the same as the fresh, hot ones, and can lead you to wonder if you can reheat it.

Actually, you can absolutely reheat a Medicine Ball. There are a few different ways to do this, but each of them involves you throwing away the tea bags inside, first. Reach in and take them out of the leftover liquid carefully; don’t forget to gently squeeze excess liquid back into the cup! Starbucks baristas tend to leave the tea bags in to give you the most flavor.

Afterward, you can either transfer the cool liquid into a mug and microwave it for around 30 seconds to make it nice and hot again, or put it in a small pan on the stovetop and bring it to a simmer before transferring it back into your cup.

Why Is It Named “Medicine Ball?”

The Medicine Ball is named after a literal exercise ball, which is also called a medicine ball, because it is useful in rehabilitating injured athletes and patients. The name works for this drink because it is so crammed with excellent health benefits!

In Conclusion

Although Starbucks hasn’t actually invented a cure for the common cold with this drink, it is popular for a reason! Not only does the tea combination with honey make for plenty of health benefits, but the lemonade makes this drink tasty and enjoyable, too.

 Though it has been renamed to “Honey Citrus Mint,” the Medicine Ball deserves it’s place on Starbucks’ official menu!

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by Alex Carter

10 Best Starbucks Hazelnut Coffee Drinks  

Starbucks (obviously) gets a lot of things right when it comes to rich, flavorful, and sometimes exotic coffee options – but if there’s one thing that they really hit right out of the park, better than any other “quick stop” coffee place, it has to be there hazelnut coffee drinks.

 

Almost criminally indulgent, luxurious, and always brimming with legitimate hazelnut flavors (not some cheap chemical knockoff) Starbucks hazelnut drinks are always level.

 

At the same time, though, a lot of the very best Starbucks hazelnut coffee drinks (drinks available at pre-much every Starbucks under the sun) are hidden away on the legendary Starbucks secret menu.

 

Below we breakdown the 10 best Starbucks hazelnut coffee drinks you can request by name, some of them available on the menu all the time – but others part of the secret menu we just mentioned a moment ago.

 

Let’s dig right in, Shelley question mark

 

The 10 Best Starbucks Hazelnut Coffee Drinks

 

Betty White Frappucino

 

Named after the beloved Hollywood superstar and a real icon of the entertainment world, a Betty White Frappucino is something you have to try for yourself – maybe the most perfect example of just how well Starbucks does hazelnut coffee drinks.

 

The Betty White is part of the “secret menu” and uses the white mocha frappucino as the base and foundation. A single pump of hazelnut coffee flavor and another pump of vanilla syrup takes this already pretty luxurious drink to a new level of decadence.

 

This fan favorite gets rounded off with caramel crunch topping added into the mix.

 

You are going to love it!

 

Blonde Hazelnut Latte

 

Perhaps the most popular of all the hazelnut coffee drinks from Starbucks, this is a Starbucks menu staple as soon as the leaves begin to change in the weather gets a little cooler (though it is available all year round).

 

This coffee drink starts off with perfectly (but likely) roasted soft and mild blonde espresso coffee from Starbucks. It’s not going to be quite as bold or have as much “bite” as some of the more intensely roasted coffee from Starbucks, but it’s not going to disappear into the drink at the same time.

 

A little bit of milk, little bit of hazelnut syrup (just add that punch of flavor but also to add some sweetness) finishes things off nicely.

 

Best of all, the blonde hazelnut latte from Starbucks works just as well as a hot beverage as it does as a cold beverage.

 

Blueberry Muffin Frappuccino

 

If your idea of a perfect fall morning starts off with a hazelnut coffee and a blueberry muffin why not take things to the next level and combine the two together?

 

The blueberry muffin frappucino from Starbucks begins its life as a large vanilla bean frappucino. To that Starbucks baristas add in either a single pump of hazelnut or a double if you’re looking to really spice things up a bit.

 

A handful or two of fresh blueberries are added and then the drink is blended together. It’s finished off after being topped with just a bit of fresh whipped cream, some caramel crunch topping, and a splash of whole fresh blueberries, too.

 

French Toast Frappuccino

 

Another fan favorite from the “secret Starbucks menu”, you’re going to fall head over heels in love with a French toast frappucino the very first time you give it a try.

 

This beverage begins with a café vanilla frappucino that has been spiced up with a bit of fresh sweet cream.

 

A single (or double) pump of cinnamon dolce syrup makes this a little more decadent, but that’s followed up with another pump of hazelnut syrup to really push this into French toast territory.

 

You always have the option of adding some cinnamon dolce powder or caramel crunch topping as well!

 

Golden Girls Frappuccino

 

While not quite as rich in hazelnut flavor as the Betty White frappucino, the Golden Girls frappucino is nothing to turn your nose up at if you are a hazelnut coffee fan.

 

This secret menu request begins as a white mocha frappucino, something that Starbucks does better than absolutely anyone else.

 

A double pump of hazelnut syrup gets mixed in, followed by a single pump of vanilla syrup, and then a little bit of caramel crunch topping is added to the coffee drink – with maybe a bit of whip cream if you’d like – rounding out this Golden Girls special.

 

Hazelnut Bianco Latte

 

Lattes really helped to put Starbucks on the map and the baristas that work here are well-trained to produce smooth, flavorful, and undeniably rich lattes better – and faster – than almost anybody else in the coffee business today.

 

A hazelnut bianco latte starts off as a traditional Starbucks latte (with hazelnut coffee as the base, of course) with a little bit of milk and espresso thrown into the mixture.

 

Lots of folks like to use cinnamon dolce syrups, vanilla syrups, caramel crunch toppings, and with cream to finish this drink off. But that’s up to you and you can go wild customizing this with your order.

 

Hazelnut Blanco Latte

 

A hazelnut blanco latte is a bit different than the one we just mentioned a moment ago, this time using hazelnut praline infused milk as a centerpiece ingredient compared to the traditional milk and espresso used in Starbucks lattes.

 

If you are on the hunt for a really decadent, really luxurious, and really indulgent hazelnut coffee drink from Starbucks this is the one to order.

 

A big part of the appeal of this beverage is the use of Reserve Espresso Starbucks coffee. This isn’t something that’s going to use “everyday” Starbucks espresso, but instead a select reserve espresso for these kind of high-end beverages.

 

Just be warned, though, that this latte is going to pack a caffeine punch.

 

We are talking about a beverage that’s going to deliver at least 135 mg of caffeine per cup – enough to wake you up in the morning, but you might not want to have a second.

 

Hazelnut Malt Frappuccino

 

This is easily one of the 10 best Starbucks hazelnut coffee drinks on the list, and one that folks that are a big fan of hazelnut and vanilla combos are going to fall head over heels in love with the very first time they give it a try.

 

A vanilla bean frappucino acts as the base for this drink, with two hazelnut syrup pumps added into the mix. Ask for a bit of nutmeg powder as well to elevate the flavor combination.

 

If you want to bring a little more vanilla flavor to the mix don’t be shy about asking for vanilla bean powder to be added as well. Another scoop (or two) balances out the flavors a bit if you’re looking for something that isn’t quite as hazelnut forward.

 

Hazelnut Mocha Coconutmilk Macchiato

 

Nutella fans practically swarm Starbucks for this menu option, a coffee that seems like it was engineered in the lap to go with Nutella.

 

The drink is also a huge hit with vegans, one of their best-selling 100% vegan options in fact – and a cornerstone of the fall time menu.

 

Two shots of espresso, hazelnut syrup, mixed in with a bit of milk or cream make this a foolishly simple and straightforward beverage to make as well.

 

Best of all, you can order this coffee hot or iced – it’s totally up to you, too.

 

Shortbread Cookie Frappuccino

 

Obviously heavily inspired by the best-selling Girl Scout cookies, this shortbread cookie frappucino is not your every day “cup of joe”.

 

No, this is a rich and luxurious coffee that fans of shortbread cookies, vanilla, and hazelnut go absolutely wild for.

 

A vanilla frappucino is the backbone ingredient for this drink, with two pumps of hazelnut syrup stirred in. From there, top with a bit of whipped cream and some caramel crunch topping (maybe with a bit of caramel crunch added to the bottom of the cup before the beverages made) and you’ve got something really special on your hands.

 

Ordering Hazelnut Drinks from the Starbucks Secret Menu

 

At the end of the day, ordering the 10 best Starbucks hazelnut coffee drinks really is a lot simpler and more straightforward than most people realize – even if a number of these best sellers come directly from the “secret menu”.

 

If you are going to be ordering from the Starbucks secret menu, though, you’ll want to be sure that you know exactly how to pull it off.

 

Walking up to a new barista without a ton of experience under their belt and asking for the “Betty White Frappucino” for example probably isn’t going to get you the drink you’re looking for. You’re much more likely to get a blank stare and an ask for more clarification.

 

It’s a good idea to look up the ingredients for the secret menu drink you want to order ahead of time, keeping them active on your phone (or scribbling yourself a note) so that you can pop into any Starbucks you’d like and ask for the drink that way.

 

Use the info we shared above to get the hazelnut coffee drinks you’d like to try the next time you go to Starbucks and you’ll be good to go!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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by Alex Carter

16 Best Frozen Drinks from Starbucks  

Though Starbucks is best known for their iconic green mermaid logo and downright delicious hot coffee, the frozen drinks from America’s Neighborhood Café have quickly developed some very passionate fans.

 

If you’ve been looking to beat the summertime heat (or even dive into a frozen drink to match winter weather) you’ll have plenty of different options to pick and choose from.

 

Below we highlight our very favorite frozen beverages, maybe the 16 best frozen drinks from Starbucks you can order right now – beverages you want to try the next time you get a craving for something ice cold.

 

The 16 Best Frozen Drinks from Starbucks

 

Apple Crisp Frappuccino

 

The apple crisp frappucino is fantastic for early fall, something frozen to be the late heat waves we sometimes have to deal with while at the same time reminding us that the leaves are going to change in that apple picking season is just around the corner.

 

This Starbucks frozen drink begins with regular espresso, little bit of extra milk, and then Starbuck’s signature spiced apple sauce. The whole thing is topped with freshly cubed up apples, freshly crumbled caramel apples, and just a touch of brown sugar.

 

If you are on the hunt for the ultimate frozen fall drink from Starbucks, this is it!

 

Cafe Vanilla Frappuccino

 

A staple of the Starbucks autumn menu, you really can’t go wrong with a café vanilla frappucino.

 

Maybe not the most complex of all the different frozen beverages you can order from Starbucks (especially those from the “secret menu”), this drink is a mainstay on the autumn menu for a reason – it’s downright delicious and almost insanely popular.

 

The backbone of this frappucino is your pick of Starbucks coffee, some milk or cream, and then a bit of ice. It’s not unusual for the drink to be finished off with fresh whipped cream and a sprinkle of vanilla, either.

 

Some people like to ramp up the vanilla flavor on this fall time favorite with a pump of vanilla syrup, too. There’s nothing wrong with that!

 

Caramel Brulé Frappuccino

 

It’s difficult to imagine a more decadent frozen drink from Starbucks than this, the caramel brulé frappucino.

 

This is the very definition of an indulgence, not the kind of drink you rely on every morning to wake you up, but definitely a weekday or weekend treat when you’re looking for something a little chilly to drink.

 

This drink starts off as a vanilla frappucino, gets even more cream or milk mixed in (blended with ice), before being finished off with a whipped cream topping and caramelized sugar – just like you’d find on a traditional crème brûlée dessert.

 

Get one of these the next time you go to Starbucks. You deserve it!

 

Caramel Frappuccino

 

Caramel frappucinos have always been a big part of the Starbucks menu, a fan favorite and a drink beloved by literally millions and millions of people all over the world.

 

A staple of the autumn menu (something you can get all year round, even), these drinks are so popular that you can even pick them up at grocery stores, department stores, and convenience stores all across the United States – ready to go right out of the bottle.

 

A sweet (but never cloyingly so) frozen coffee drink, this has an espresso backbone mixed with vanilla ice cream and then a touch of whip cream on the top – always with a pump of caramel syrup, too.

 

Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino

 

Caramel fans that want to ramp up the “tried-and-true” caramel frappucino – the one we just mentioned a moment ago – are able to easily take things to the next level with this secret menu option.

 

This beverage begins as a traditional caramel frappucino, only this time dark caramel sauce gets mixed into the beverage before it gets chilled down with blended ice.

 

On top of that (literally) caramel flavored syrup is added to a super sweet, crunchy caramel ribbon topping. You can add even more caramel to the mix if you’d like with a bit of sweet caramel sugar, too!

 

Chestnut Praline Frappuccino

 

Most people don’t immediately associate frozen beverages with chestnuts, though they are a traditional Christmas time favorite (roasted, anyway).

 

This is one of the 16 best frozen drinks from Starbucks for a reason, though, and it just might change the way you think about chestnut drinks from here on out.

 

Brewed up as a hot beverage with lots of chestnut flavor (lots of heat, lots of spice), this drink gets cooled down considerably with the sweetness of milk or cream. It has a rich, almost velvety kind of consistency when it’s finally finished – and then it gets topped off with praline crumble to elevate it even further.

 

Comfort Brewed Wellness Tea

 

When you are on the hunt for a frozen beverage from Starbucks but just don’t want the “bump” that coffee delivers – even decaf – it’s not a bad idea to try one of the frozen teas this café has to offer.

 

This particular frozen beverage, the comfort brewed wellness tea, is a unique take on herbal teas that’ll help calm you down, settle and soothe your mind and your body, and leave you feeling a whole lot better after you finished the beverage than you did when you got started – even if you were feeling pretty good to begin with!

 

Some people that really love this beverage like to add a bit of frothed milk into the mix, having it blended right into the frozen tea itself. That’s a good way to add a little more decadence to an already fantastic frozen beverage from Starbucks.

 

Evolution Fresh Juices

 

Kind of a “grab and go” option from Starbucks cafés, there’s a whole line of frozen Evolution Fresh Juices you can pick and choose from every time you visit a Starbucks location.

 

These can be a quick fix to beat the summertime heat, with tons of different flavor combos for you to try – all of them as delicious as they are healthy.

 

Frozen Lemonade

 

More and more people are beginning to realize just how downright tasty the frozen lemonade Starbucks makes really is.

 

This used to be a bit of an underground secret (though not something on the secret menu), but word is really starting to get out. Frozen lemonades from Starbucks find a way to strike that perfect balance between sweet and sour.

 

Don’t be surprised if this drink becomes a “daily driver” for you in the summer.

 

Iced Passion Tango

 

This is actually a drink you’ll need to order off of the Starbucks Secret Menu, but it’s definitely well worth the little bit of extra effort.

 

Iced Passion Tango is a wildly delicious mixture of herbal hibiscus and lemon tea with a bit of frozen lemonade thrown into the mix for little bit of sweet and sour.

 

It’s incredible!

 

Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino

 

This frozen beverage from Starbucks is a bit of a curveball from the traditional mocha frappucino, swapping out the chocolate chips for chocolate syrup.

 

That might not sound like all that big of a difference on the surface. But somehow, someway, it really changes the flavor and complexion of the drink from top to bottom. Super creamy, super luxurious, and foolishly tasty, don’t be surprised if this quickly becomes one of your favorites.

 

Peach Tranquility

 

Another great frozen tea beverage for those that are interested in coffee from Starbucks, Peach Tranquility contains zero calories – yes, you read that right – making this a picture-perfect frozen drink for those that are hunting for something healthy.

 

Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino

 

A specialty coffee drink that may not be available all year round, when you can get your hands on a peppermint white chocolate mocha frappucino you want to make sure you don’t miss out.

 

Peppermint syrup and whipped cream make up the foundation of this chocolate frappucino variant, making this a huge hit around the holidays (for obvious reasons).

 

Best of all, this drink is a little light in the caffeine department. You can have one or two of them without having to worry about a caffeine buzz.

 

Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino

 

We all know that when the leaves start to turn color and the weather begins to get a little chilly pumpkin spice season is right around the corner. This frozen delight brings all of those pumpkin flavors right to the forefront.

 

Essentially the exact same thing as a pumpkin spice latte, just this time cooled down with crushed ice, most people like to top this with whip cream, a bit of pumpkin spice, and maybe even a touch of cinnamon.

 

Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Frappuccino

 

Another holiday hit, this sugar cookie almond milk frappucino almost overnight became one of the best selling nondairy frozen beverages on the menu at Starbucks.

 

Once you’ve tasted it yourself it’s not hard to understand why, either.

 

Blonde roast espresso is the foundation of this frozen beverage, with almond milk, little bit of Irish cream cold brew, and then some cocoa powder and vanilla sweet cream foam mixed in as well.

 

Red and green sprinkles are often added to a whipped cream topping to mark the holidays!

 

Toasted White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino

 

Those that want a creamy, rich, decadent kind of frozen drink that still has a ton of coffee flavor are going to want to ask for a toasted white chocolate mocha frappucino the next time their at a Starbucks café.

 

Espresso, milk, and whipped cream get mixed together to form the base of this drink, with caramelized white chocolate and mocha added in before the whole thing is blended up with ice and cooled right down.

 

It’s not hard to fall in love with this frozen Starbucks drink.

 

 

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by Alex Carter