25 of the Best Starbucks Drinks - EVER!!

What are the Best Starbucks Drinks of all Time?

1. Pumpkin Spice Latte

The pumpkin spice latte is the perfect winter warmer. The aroma reminds you of the fall and the color change that comes with the season. This drink has become somewhat of a time stamp; when Starbucks brings it out, that means the autumn season is upon us.

The cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove have a spiciness that warms you up from the inside. The whipped cream gives a creaminess that pairs well with both the coffee and the spices. 

Available Starbucks cup sizes: short, tall, grande, and venti.

For a Tall Cup:

• Calories: 300
• Sugar: 38g
• Fat: 12g
• Caffeine: 75gm
• Ingredients: Milk, pumpkin spice sauce, brewed espresso, whipped cream, and pumpkin spice topping

2. Caramel Macchiato

The caramel macchiato pairs a bitter and strong espresso with hints of sweetness from the vanilla and caramel. The espresso is added on top of the milk to create a swirling or ribbon effect that you can actually taste!

The caramel is then drizzled on top in a hatched pattern with a swirl to seal the design.

This drink rocked the coffee-drinking world's socks when it first came out and it still wins the hearts and tummies of anyone who tries it!

Available sizes: short, tall, grande, and venti.

For a Tall Cup:

• Calories: 190
• Sugar: 25g
• Fat: 6g
• Caffeine: 75mg
• Ingredients: Milk, espresso, vanilla syrup, and caramel sauce

3. Honey Citrus Mint Tea

This tea is a refreshing and calming blend with a little bit of caffeine in it. It’s perfect for unwinding in the evening. 

The honey blend infusion is made with water, organic green tea, organic spearmint, organic lemon verbena, and organic lemongrass.

This citrus and mint blend works well to give this tea a kick while the infusion of chamomile flowers works to relax you.

Chamomile has a fragrant aroma and a subtle flavor that has a host of health benefits such as reducing anxiety, helping with digestion and sleep, and having anti-inflammatory properties. 

If you’re looking for something a bit healthier, then this revitalizing tea is a good choice. 

Available sizes: short, tall, grande, and venti.

For a Tall Cup:

• Calories: 80
• Sugar: 19g
• Fat: 0g
• Caffeine: 16mg
• Ingredients: lemonade, honey blend, an infusion of: water, Organic Green Tea, Organic Spearmint, Organic Lemon Verbena, Organic lemongrass, and an infusion of: water, apple pieces, candied pineapple pieces, rose hip peels, peach pieces, chamomile flowers, Lemon Verbena

4. Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino

If you have a sweet tooth then any of the frappuccinos are a good choice. Packed with syrup and whipped cream, they are almost like a cup of dessert than a drink. 

The caramel ribbon crunch frappuccino is no exception with its caramel sauce, drizzle, and crunchy caramel topping that gives it a nice texture. 

If you need both a sugar and caffeine fix to get you through the next few hours, then this drink is the Robin to your Batman.

Available sizes: tall, grande, and venti.

For a Tall Cup:

• Calories: 330
• Sugar: 42g
• Fat: 15g
• Caffeine: 60mg
• Ingredients: coffee frappuccino syrup, ice, milk, coffee, whipped cream, dark caramel sauce, caramel, and caramel sugar topping

5. Cinnamon Dolce Latte

"Dolce" in Italian means sweet and the mix of sweetness and cinnamon are always welcome in our books.

This drink is like a gingerbread cookie in a cup; it's warm, smells delicious, and reminds you of the holidays!

Even though this drink is sweet, it has cinnamon in it, which is known to regulate blood sugar. Now, this doesn't mean you should go all out with the sweetness, but it's better than having it without...

Am I right?!

Available sizes: short, tall, grande, and venti.

For a Tall Cup:

• Calories: 270
• Sugar: 31g
• Fat: 12g
• Caffeine: 75mg
• Ingredients: milk, brewed espresso, cinnamon dolce syrup, whipped cream, and cinnamon dolce tipping

6. Nitro Cold Brew 

If you need a caffeine fix, then this cup is more than half of your recommended daily allowance. Got an exam coming up? Got a big work presentation? Got to clean your house? 

Then a nitro cold brew will get you through it. 

There is a cold brew and a nitro cold brew. A cold brew is coarse ground coffee beans that are steeped in cold water for around 24 hours. The longer it steeps, the stronger it will be. 

A nitro cold brew is prepared the same as a cold brew but once the coffee concentrate is ready, it’s placed in a keg under pressure and charged with nitrogen. 

Hence the name of nitro cold brew. The nitrogen creates little bubbles that create a thick and creamy texture with a little sweetness that makes this coffee look like a pint of Guinness. 

Starbucks makes their nitro cold brew in small batches and slow steep it for a smooth taste. 

The coffee concentrate is bitter but the nitrogen creates a sweetness that tones this down for a refreshing coffee drink that will have you bouncing for hours. 

If you're looking for something a little sweeter and a tad smoother, then ask for the Vanilla Sweet Cream Nitro Cold Brew!

Available sizes: tall and grande.

For a Tall Cup:

• Calories: 5
• Sugar: 0g
• Fat: 0g
• Caffeine: 215mg
• Ingredients: brewed coffee

7. White Chocolate Mocha

This is one tasty drink but unfortunately, it’s also one of the unhealthiest at Starbucks. 

While it contains lots of sugar and heaps of calories, it’s still nice for a treat. And no, a treat does not mean every other day, unfortunately...

Starbucks uses their signature espresso to create this indulgent white chocolate sauce drink that’s topped with sweetened whipped cream (not sure it needed more sweetness with the mocha syrup already being pretty sweet).

If you’re going to have this drink, you may want to have some free time after the sugar high to take a nap. Cause you're gonna be crashing like Madonna during her 2015 BRIT Awards performance...

Ouch....

Available sizes: short, tall, grande, and venti.

For a Tall Cup:

• Calories: 340
• Sugar: 40g
• Fat: 15g
• Caffeine: 75mg
• Ingredients: milk, white mocha sauce, brewed espresso, and whipped cream

8. Caramel Brulée Latte 

Who doesn’t love a brulée with its custard-like texture that’s smooth on your tongue and the candied hard top?

Well, Starbucks has turned this much-loved French dessert into a drink. 

This decadent caramel drink is milky, and sweet, with a subtle caramel taste and caramel brulée bits on top for a nice crunch. 

You could take it a step further and add your own sugar on top, then torch it to create a crispy layer, but then you can't really drink the beverage anymore...

Available sizes: short, tall, grande, and venti.

For a Tall Cup:

• Calories: 310
• Sugar: 36g
• Fat: 11g 
• Caffeine: 75mg
• Ingredients: milk, caramel brulée sauce, brewed espresso, whipped cream, and caramel brulée topping

9. Peppermint Mocha 

If you’re a fan of mint then this peppermint concoction is sure to be a favorite.

The dark chocolate curls on top make for a nice bitter touch that adds to the richness of this drink. 

If you aren’t a fan of coffee or just want a caffeine free Starbucks drink, then there are other mint drink options such as peppermint hot chocolate. 

Available sizes: short, tall, grande, and venti.

For a Tall Cup:

• Calories: 350
• Sugar: 42g
• Fat: 13g
• Caffeine: 95mg
• Ingredients: milk, mocha sauce, brewed espresso, peppermint syrup, whipped cream, and dark chocolate curls

10. Dirty Chai Latte 

This dirty chai tea latte may sound a little naughty but it’s one of the few on the list that has less than 200 calories for a tall serving.

This drink has black tea infused with cinnamon, clove, ginger, and black pepper. You may think pepper shouldn’t be in a drink but these spices create a warmth that heats you from your toes to your nose.

The sweetness is cut down a bit by adding a shot of espresso, which is what makes this drink dirty.

See? We told you, it's nothing inappropriate!

Both sweet and spicy, the dirty chai latte is another great winter warmer that you can heat your hands on in the colder weather while enjoying the spicy aroma.

Available sizes: short, tall, grande, and venti.

For a Tall Cup:

• Calories: 190
• Sugar: 32g
• Fat: 3.5g
• Caffeine: 70mg 
• Ingredients: milk, water, chai tea concentrate, and a shot of espresso

11. Java Chip Frappuccino

The java chip frappuccino is a firm favorite at Starbucks. The creaminess of the milk, paired with the sweetness of the mocha, and the bitterness of the coffee, make this a balance of flavors that are refreshing. 

The chocolate chips add richness to the drink and the mocha drizzle on top of the whipped cream makes you want to stick your whole face in it. 

Just don’t do that in public!

Available sizes: tall, grande, and venti.

For a Tall Cup:

• Calories: 320
• Sugar: 42g
• Fat: 14g
• Caffeine: 75mg
• Ingredients: coffee frappuccino syrup, ice, milk, whipped cream, mocha sauce, coffee and frappuccino chips. 

12. Starbucks Blonde Vanilla Latte 

This Starbucks drink is pretty simple yet it hits the spot. It uses the Starbucks Blonde Espresso for a smoother mouthfeel, plus the milk and vanilla add a sweet creaminess to the coffee. 

This drink is a classic and will remain so for a very long time!

The flavor is almost like a French Vanilla Latte, but not quite exactly the same...

Available sizes: short, tall, grande, and venti.

For a Tall Cup:

• Calories: 200
• Sugar: 27g
• Fat: 5g
• Caffeine: 85mg
• Ingredients: milk, blonde roast espresso, and vanilla syrup

13. Honey Almond Milk Flat White

A flat white is a ristretto espresso with some milk foam. This delicious take on a flat white has proved popular with its hint of honey and nuttiness. 

The original flat white, made famous in Australia, is made of espresso and regular milk. This version is perfect for those who prefer a sweeter drink and a non-dairy alternative! 

Available sizes: short, tall, grande, and venti.

For a Tall Cup:

• Calories: 120
• Sugar: 18g
• Fat: 4g
• Caffeine: 150mg
• Ingredients: almond milk, brewed espresso, and honey blend

This drink was featured in our Starbucks almond milk drinks. If you like almond milk make sure you check it out!

14. Caramel Frappuccino

Another frappuccino makes the list which isn’t surprising since it tastes delicious. I mean, who doesn't love caramel?! 

The caramel drizzle is very sweet but the milk, whipped cream, and coffee frappuccino base help to tone it down. You can also get this without the espresso by asking for a caramel frappuccino with the crème base.

You can add a shot of espresso on top of this icy treat for an affogato-style dessert, which will also help tone down the sweetness!

Available sizes: tall, grande, and venti.

For a Tall Cup:

• Calories: 260
• Sugar: 37g
• Fat: 11g
• Caffeine: 60mg
• Ingredients: ice, milk, coffee frappuccino syrup, whipped cream, coffee, caramel syrup, and caramel sauce

15. Strawberry Açai Refresher

This fruity drink includes freeze-dried strawberries for added texture and crunch, and it has notes of passion fruit, which make this drink a success!

The açai (pronounced as ah-sigh-ee), because we know this word always gets butchered... Haha!

Anyways, the açai is a berry native to Central and South America and looks a lot like blueberries; small and dark. 

They are tropical and sweet which pairs well with the strawberry for an exotic drink that will have you craving a warm and sunny walk on the beach. 


When the sun is warming your skin and you’re in need of a refreshing drink then this Starbucks refresher is a great choice. 

Available sizes: tall, grande, venti, and trenta.

For a Tall Cup:

• Calories: 80
• Sugar: 16g
• Fat: 0g
• Caffeine: 35mg
• Ingredients:  ice, strawberry acai base, and freeze-dried strawberries

16. Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso

When this Starbucks drink first came out, it got me coming back to Starbucks several times per week, because it tastes delicious and it reminded me of Tiger Milk Tea!

If you know, you know.....

It's made with Starbucks Blonde espresso, brown sugar syrup, oat milk, and cinnamon; a combination from heaven!

I think this drink is perfect for all you coffee drinkers out there. Try it and you shall see!

Available sizes: short, tall, grande, and venti.

For a Tall Cup:

• Calories: 100
• Sugar: 9g
• Fat: 2.5g
• Caffeine: 170mg
• Ingredients: ice, oat milk, espresso shots, brown sugar syrup, and cinnamon

17. Cappuccino 

The cappuccino is another classic. Sometimes it’s hard to beat a perfectly foamy cappuccino! 

With a shot of espresso and milk foam, this drink feels like a delicious cloud in your mouth.

Try it yourself if you don't believe me...

Available sizes: short, tall, grande, and venti.

For a Tall Cup:

• Calories: 100
• Sugar: 9g
• Fat: 4g
• Caffeine: 75mg
• Ingredients: milk, Starbucks signature brewed espresso

18. Skittles Frappuccino

The skittles frappuccino is a secret menu drink, so your barista may not know what it is or what goes in it. 

Ask for a strawberry and cream frappuccino with vanilla and raspberry syrup.

So simple!! 

This frappuccino is caffeine free, so you can have it without worrying about staying up all night, but we can't promise that you won't have sugar energy...

The color is a pretty pink that will have you taking selfies with it, just don't take too many or your drink will melt. 

Available sizes: tall, grande, and venti.

We don't know the nutritional information for the Starbucks Secret Menu or Starbucks TikTok drinks, but here's the nutritional information for the Strawberry Crème Frappuccino for reference.

For a Tall Cup:

• Calories: 250
• Sugar: 32g
• Fat: 11g
• Caffeine: 0mg
• Ingredients: milk, ice, strawberry puree sauce, creme frappuccino syrup, whipped cream, and classic syrup

19. Pumpkin Pie Frappuccino

This frappuccino is only available in October and November to celebrate Thanksgiving and it’s like putting a pumpkin pie in a blender (it definitely tastes better than it sounds... Haha!)

The orangey-brown color isn’t necessarily an Instagram winner but it’s a delicious combo of cinnamon and sweetness. 

Ask for a pumpkin spice crème frappuccino with 1 to 2 pumps of cinnamon dolce syrup (depending on the size of cup you’re getting), and whipped cream with cinnamon dolce sprinkles on top. 

Available sizes: tall, grande, and venti.

We don't know the nutritional information for the Starbucks Secret Menu or Starbucks TikTok drinks, but here's the nutritional information for the Pumpkin Spice Crème Frappuccino for reference.

For a Tall Cup:

• Calories: 250
• Sugar: 31g
• Fat: 12g
• Caffeine: 0mg
• Ingredients: milk, ice, pumpkin spice sauce, creme frappuccino syrup, whipped cream, and pumpkin spice topping

20. Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew

Just like a cold brew, this drink is made by slow-steeping their custom blend of Starbucks cold brew coffee before adding vanilla with vanilla sweet cream. 

If a cold brew is a little too bitter for your taste then this is a good compromise. Vanilla sweetens the coffee and the heavy cream adds a smoothness that helps cut down the strong coffee flavor. 

What's great is that you can also have this drink with other flavors, such as the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew and the Irish Cream Cold Brew.

Add an extra pizzazz by asking for some sweet cream cold foam to top off the drink. Any flavored cold foam would be great, from vanilla or chocolate to pumpkin and even salted caramel!

Available sizes: tall, grande, venti, and trenta.

FYI, the nutritional information below does not include the sweetened cold foam...

For a Tall Cup:

• Calories: 90
• Sugar: 9g
• Fat: 5g
• Caffeine: 145mg
• Ingredients: ice, brewed coffee, vanilla sweet cream, and vanilla syrup

21. Chestnut Praline Crème

This drink is a milk steamer which is basically frothed milk with chestnut praline syrup. It has hints of caramelized chestnuts and spices topped with whipped cream and spiced praline crumbs. 

It’s a festive treat with the nuttiness and spices combined for a soothing caffeine-free drink!

Available sizes: kids, short, tall, grande, and venti.

For a Tall Cup:

• Calories: 270
• Sugar: 32g
• Fat: 12g
• Caffeine: 0mg
• Ingredients: milk, chestnut praline syrup, whipped cream, and chestnut praline topping

22. Matcha Tea Latte 

There are several matcha drinks at Starbucks but this simple drink is the original and one of the best Starbucks drinks. 

Matcha has a delicate and subtle flavor and the milk makes it smooth and creamy. Starbucks creates their own matcha blend with ground green tea and sugar.

The texture can be a little ‘dusty’ or ‘chalky’ because the tea leaves particles are dissolved in the drink while some can float in the drink or gather at the bottom.

So keep swirling your beverage as your drink it to ensure an even distribution of the matcha!

Available sizes: short, tall, grande, and venti.

For a Tall Cup:

• Calories: 190
• Sugar: 24g
• Fat: 5g
• Caffeine: 55mg
• Ingredients: milk, and matcha tea blend

23. Mango Dragonfruit Refresher

Refreshing is exactly what this drink is!

This Starbucks refresher is a topical treat that blends sweetness with fruitiness and a moderate caffeine kick. This one has real diced dragonfruit. 

If you don't know, a dragonfruit is a bright-colored fruit that's white on the inside and has tiny black seeds and striking red skin. 

Dragonfruit may also help with weight loss [1], but not this drink... Cause it still has 15g of sugar...

Available sizes: tall, grande, venti, and trenta.

For a Tall Cup:

• Calories: 70
• Sugar: 15g
• Fat: 0g
• Caffeine: 35mg
• Ingredients: ice, mango dragonfruit refreshers base, and freeze-dried dragonfruit pieces

24. Iced Green Tea Lemonade

Another refreshing drink is this Starbucks lemonade. In this version, the crisp lemonade pairs well with the subtleness and grassiness of green tea.

The green tea is blended with mint, lemongrass, and lemon verbena to give this drink a stimulating sensation.

Available sizes: tall, grande, venti, and trenta.

For a Tall Cup:

• Calories: 35
• Sugar: 8g
• Fat: 0g
• Caffeine: 20mg
• Ingredients: ice, lemonade, and a blend of green teas

25. Pistachio Latte 

Just launched in winter 2021, this mix of coffee, milk, and pistachio makes a great pairing.

The buttery cookie topping adds a nice bit of texture and brings the drink together nicely!

Available sizes: short, tall, grande, and venti.

For a Tall Cup:

• Calories: 230
• Sugar: 33g
• Fat: 6g
• Caffeine: 75mg
• Ingredients: milk, pistachio sauce, brewed espresso, and salted brown butter cookie-flavored topping

Why is Starbucks So Popular?

Starbucks is popular for many reasons. 

Its branding has become iconic in many parts of the world. This is familiar to customers who see the logo wherever they are in the world and they know it’s a coffee shop where they know they will get the same coffee they usually get from Starbucks at home. 

Starbucks has a wide range of drinks and continually adds new and interesting drinks.

Some even go viral on Tik Tok or Instagram!

People can create their own customizations which then become popular, so there is a never-ending range of drinks to try. 

Starbucks was one of the first places that people could go just to hang out and have coffee. You can meet up with friends, you can do a bit of work. It created a new way of socializing and made going for coffee a regular thing. 

They’ve also been good at marketing, their app and collecting stars to reward loyalty, Starbucks pods, and merchandise have all helped them become a household name. 

How to Customize Your Starbucks Drink 

There are lots of ways to customize your Starbucks coffee including adding syrups, toppings, and powders. 

Starbucks state there are more than 170,000 ways to customize your drink. While that figure may confuse you even further, don’t worry, it’s not that hard. 

If you’re having a coffee-based drink,  you could start by selecting a different type of espresso such as a blonde roast.

If you’re having milk, you can select from whole milk, coconut milk, oat milk, and almond milk. 

There are lots of types of syrups to choose from such as hazelnut, vanilla, caramel, and even sugar-free options. 

Then you can add whipped cream or sweetened cold foam with sprinkles or a powder as a topping! 

If you’re not sure at first, it’s best to stick to the drinks on the menu until you figure out which Starbucks drink is the best for you, then you can start customizing it from there. 

Don’t be afraid to ask your barista what syrups there are, or what types of milk. They can also help you decide which flavors go well together.

After all, they do make a lot of drinks every day and get all kinds of unusual requests. 

How to Order Your Starbucks Drink

Ordering your Starbucks drink will depend on the beverage you choose to order, of course. Many of the drinks will be on the menu and you simply ask your barista for them. 

1. First, you want to start with the cup size: short, tall, grande, venti or trenta.
   
   
2. Then you specify any espresso modifications if you are having an espresso-based drink: such as decaf, half-caf, ristretto, etc.
   
   
3. After that, you are choosing how many espresso shots, if you prefer more or less than what already comes in the drink.
   
   
4. Then comes the syrup. Do you want it sugar-free, half-sweet, or even extra-sweet?
   
   
5. Next is your milk preference. Their go-to milk is 2%, but you can choose from skim milk, whole milk, or lactose-free milk. You can also have non-dairy drinks by using almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, etc.
   
   
6. Any extra customizations come next. This could be something like, extra hot or not so hot, light foam or extra sprinkles on top, etc...
   
   
7. Finally, you give them the beverage name, whatever it is. I know it seems weird to give this information last, but if you check the Starbucks cup, you will see the drink name comes last on the modification boxes!

Other drinks, such as the ones on the secret menu, may need a bit more explaining. They generally have a base, one or two additions, and then a topping. 

If you see a new drink on social media, make note of the ingredients, so you can tell your barista what’s in it. 

Which Popular Starbucks Drinks Have Been Discontinued?

There are a number of popular Starbucks drinks that have been discontinued. Sometimes the drinks just aren’t that popular or sometimes they’re just for a certain holiday such as Christmas or St Patrick’s Day. 

Whatever the reason, some popular Starbucks drinks that have been discontinued include the Valencia Orange Refresher. This favorite Starbucks drink apparently made its debut in 2013 and was discontinued in 2015. It contained real fruit juice with orange peel, cardamom, jasmine, apricot, and green tea extract. 

The Unicorn Frappuccino was a multi-colored treat that was perfect for Instagram but its ingredients of “pink powder” and “blue unicorn dust” didn’t make it a permanent fixture on the Starbucks menu. 

Related Reads:

• Popular Starbucks Chocolate Drinks & Secret Menu Items
• Looking for Cheap Starbucks Drinks? Here are some Great Options!
• The Best Starbucks Coffee Beans for Home Brewing
• This Starbucks Energy Drink Just Launched - Is it any Good?!

Frequently Asked Questions

Bottom Line

Starbucks has a huge range of choices but the drinks on our list are the most popular and have been tried and tested by many. 


Whether it’s with or without coffee, there’s a drink to suit everyone on this list. 

Once you’ve tried a few of these best Starbucks drinks, you could even customize your own and create a new TikTok or Instagram sensation!