Amount of Caffeine in Starbucks Green Tea Drinks
If you’re curious about your daily caffeine intake or proactively seeking the strongest drinks from a Starbucks green tea beverage, this is the best report for you to learn more.
Review this reference guide for a comprehensive overview of the amount of caffeine in each beverage.
Starbucks Caffeine Information Guide
This quick reference guide to the amounts of caffeine in green tea beverages from Starbucks coffee shops is based on standard brewing or steeping methods without substitutions or additional flavors.
Beverages made without any add-ins, such as syrup flavoring, cream, or foam, contain a higher amount of caffeine per serving. The simple reason is because there is more room in the cup for the tea. The tea, not the cream, contains the caffeine.
As a result, a simple tea drink made with tea bags and hot water will have more caffeine than if the drink is mixed with coconut milk, a protein boost, or other add-in.
Starbucks Green Tea Latte
A standard Grande Matcha Latte from Starbucks has 65 mg of caffeine. For comparison, a typical home-brewed coffee has 85 mg of caffeine.
Check the table below for the amounts of caffeine in hot green tea lattes, matcha teas, and iced tea latte beverages.
Caffeine in Green Tea Latte Drinks
Caffeine amounts shown in milligrams (mg)|
DRINK |
TALL |
GRANDE |
VENTI |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Matcha Latte |
45 |
65 |
85 |
|
Protein Matcha |
50 |
75 |
100 |
|
Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein Matcha |
50 |
75 |
100 |
|
Iced Protein Matcha |
50 |
75 |
95 |
|
30 |
50 |
75 | |
|
40 |
65 |
85 | |
|
Iced Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein Matcha |
50 |
75 |
100 |
Information is based on standard product formulations without substitutions. Caffeine is an approximate value due to variations in steeping times and methods.
What’s in an Iced Matcha Latte?
Starbucks iced matcha latte is a handcrafted drink made with unsweetened matcha, milk, and sweet syrup. The drink is served over ice.
A standard matcha latte is made with 2% milk. However, you may select other dairy or non-dairy options, such as oat milk, almond milk, or soy milk. Select locations may offer cashew milk.
You can also add a protein energy boost to customize your delicious drink.
As you continue to learn about the nutritional values of your favorite beverage, compare the caffeine content in Starbucks Matcha Latte options to how much caffeine is in Starbucks Iced Coffee drinks.
A cup of matcha with added milk or syrup has less caffeine per serving compared to a straight hot water and matcha mixture.
Starbucks Black Tea Latte
Starbucks latte options are not limited to hot green teas. Review the data table below, which shows reported caffeine amounts in black tea lattes.
Caffeine in Black Tea Latte Drinks
Caffeine amounts shown in milligrams (mg)|
DRINK |
TALL |
GRANDE |
VENTI |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Chai Latte |
70 |
95 |
120 |
|
London Fog Tea Latte |
40 |
40 |
40 |
Information is based on standard product formulations without substitutions. Caffeine is an approximate value due to variations in brewing methods.
Check the full nutritional information for a Pumpkin Spice Latte.
Most Starbucks beverages are available in three sizes: Tall, Grande, Venti. Select iced drinks are also available in the largest option, known as a Trenta.
Amount of Caffeine Decreases With Add-Ins
Ordering milk or another add-in with Starbucks teas generally results in a lower amount of caffeine per serving. Milk takes up space in the glass or cup, which leaves less room for the brewed tea and thus less caffeine.
The same holds true when adding sweeteners, syrups, or cold foam. Tea drinkers who enjoy a sweeter iced matcha green tea latte can choose from various flavor options, such as vanilla or maple syrup, among others.
Starbucks Iced Green Teas
Other Iced options include iced green tea as well as a blend of green tea and lemonade. Here are the amounts of caffeine in iced tea beverages, including the popular Iced Peach Green Tea made with spearmint, lemon verbena, and lemongrass flavors.
Caffeine in Iced Green Tea Drinks
Caffeine amounts shown in milligrams (mg)|
DRINK |
TALL |
GRANDE |
VENTI |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Iced Green Tea |
25 |
30 |
45 |
|
Iced Green Tea Lemonade |
25 |
30 |
45 |
|
Iced Peach Green Tea |
25 |
30 |
45 |
|
Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade |
25 |
30 |
45 |
Information is based on standard drink formulations without substitutions. Caffeine is an approximate value due to variations in brewing methods.
Reported levels of caffeine are approximate amounts based on standard formulations and averages. The actual amount of caffeine in your Starbucks drinks may differ due to brewing time, brewing method, and/or how the drink is prepared by the barista.
For a unique ice-cold beverage, consider ordering a Frappuccino. These frozen-style drinks blend tea, milk, and ice with a selected flavor of simple syrup.
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What’s in a Matcha Creme Frappuccino?
Matcha Creme Frappuccino
A Starbucks Matcha Creme Frappuccino is a cold beverage made with unsweetened matcha green tea, Starbucks classic syrup, milk, and ice. The blended beverage is topped with sweetened whipped cream.
Here are the amounts of matcha powder and classic syrup for each drink size.
|
Size |
Matcha Powder |
Syrup |
|---|---|---|
|
Tall |
2 scoops |
2 pumps |
|
Grande |
3 scoops |
3 pumps |
|
Venti |
4 scoops |
4 pumps |
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Nutritional information, including caffeine content, is sourced directly from Starbucks. Restaurants and suppliers may change their formulations without notice. As a result, despite our efforts to maintain and update all data on nutritionandingredients.com, the information may no longer be current due to a normal lag time from the date Starbucks or its suppliers change their product formulation until Nutrition & Ingredients staff updates this guide. Check directly with a manager at a Starbucks coffee shop for the most up-to-date information. This new report is provided for general informational purposes only. Consult your physician for dietary and medical advice.
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