Caffeine in Starbucks Iced Coffee: Updated Report

If you’re a coffee enthusiast with a curious mind about your daily caffeine intake or proactively seeking the strongest drinks from Starbucks, you have come to the right place.

Review this reference guide for a comprehensive report on the amount of caffeine in each cold beverage.

Caffeine Information Guide

This quick reference guide to the amount of caffeine in iced coffee beverages from Starbucks is based on standard brewing methods with substitutions or additional flavors.

Starbucks Iced Coffee

Coffees without any add-ins, such as dairy or syrup flavoring, contain a higher amount of caffeine per serving. The reason is simple: there is more room in the cup for the coffee and thus more caffeine.

For example, a tall white chocolate mocha has 75 milligrams of caffeine. By comparison, a tall iced Americano, which is simply made with two shots of espresso topped with cold water and served over ice, has double the amount of caffeine (150mg).

Amount of Caffeine in Starbucks Iced Coffee

Coffee, Latte, Macchiato, Mocha Drinks

Drink	Tall	Grande	Venti
Iced Coffee	135mg	185mg	265mg
Iced Caffe Americano	150mg	225mg	300mg
Iced Flat White	90mg	130mg	175mg
Iced Honey Almondmilk Flat White	150mg	225mg	300mg
Iced Caffe Latte	75mg	150mg	225mg
Iced Blonde Vanilla Latte	85mg	170mg	255mg
Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte	75mg	150mg	225mg
Iced Lavender Oatmilk Latte	85mg	170mg	255mg
Iced Pistachio Latte	75mg	150mg	225mg
Iced Starbucks Blonde Vanilla Latte	85mg	170mg	255mg
Iced Caramel Macchiato	75mg	150mg	225mg
Iced Caffe Mocha	95mg	175mg	265mg
Iced Peppermint Mocha	95mg	175mg	265mg
Iced White Chocolate Mocha	75mg	150mg	225mg
Iced Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha	75mg	150mg	225mg

Information is based on standard product formulations without substitutions, unless otherwise noted.

The Venti Americano and Honey Almondmilk Flat White have the highest caffeine content
If Starbucks Blonde Roast Espresso is not available, Signature Espresso Roast will be used as a substitute, which may alter the caffeine content

Four empty Starbucks to go cups with text indicating size. — Size options for Starbucks coffee drinks: 12 ounces to 30 ounces.

Cold Brew

Most Starbucks Cold Brew coffee beverages are available in four sizes: Tall, Grande, Venti, and Trenta.

The following chart provides a list of how much caffeine is in various Starbucks cold brew coffee beverage options, by flavor and by size.

For consumers who prefer the smooth taste of a nitro cold brew, note that a nitro option is only available in two sizes: Tall (12 fl oz) or Grande (16 fl oz).

Amount of Caffeine in Starbucks Cold Brew

Drink	Tall	Grande	Venti	Trenta
Starbucks Cold Brew	155mg	205mg	310mg	360mg
Cold Brew with Nondairy Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam	145mg	185mg	275mg	315mg
Nitro Cold Brew	215mg	280mg	n/a	n/a
Chocolate Cream Cold Brew	155mg	185mg	275mg	315mg
Pistachio Cream Cold Brew	145mg	185mg	275mg	315mg
Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew	145mg	185mg	275mg	n/a
Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew	145mg	185mg	275mg	320mg
Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew	145mg	185mg	275mg	315mg
Vanilla Sweet Cream Nitro Cold Brew	200mg	265mg	n/a	n/a
Nondairy Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew	145mg	185mg	275mg	315mg
Nondairy Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew	145mg	185mg	275mg	315mg
Nondairy Chocolate Cream Cold Brew	145mg	185mg	275mg	315mg

Information is based on standard product formulations without substitutions, unless otherwise noted.

As you research which beverage may be your perfect drink, compare a cup of Starbucks coffee to a similar brew from Dunkin’ Donuts. Check the nutrition information and caffeine amount in a regular black coffee or review the full Dunkin’ coffee menu, including specialty drinks.

Cold Brew vs Iced Coffee: What’s the Difference?

As with hot coffee, not all cold coffee drinks are the same. Brew time and preparation method affect the acidity, smoothness, and taste of the final product. The other notable difference is cost.

Here are a few key differences between a Starbucks iced coffee and a regular cold brew.

Brew time for a cold brew coffee can last up to 24 hours. The drink is generally prepared by combining medium-coarse ground coffee beans with water, then steeped overnight. The result is a concentrated coffee mixture.
Because of the longer steeping time, a cold brew typically has a higher amount of caffeine compared to other cold drinks.
Iced coffee can be brewed in the same manner as regular coffee using a drip coffee maker. It’s allowed to cool, then poured over ice.

Four glasses filled with iced coffee and text listing amount of caffeine in each serving.

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Reported levels of caffeine are approximate amounts based on standard formulations and averages. The actual amount of caffeine in your drink may differ due to brewing time, brewing method, and/or how the drink is prepared by the barista.

Iced Espresso Drinks

Before you visit the local Starbucks coffee shops, check the charts below to learn which iced espresso drink has the most caffeine. Choose a simple iced espresso or opt for a flavorful iced shaken espresso drink with 2% milk or oatmilk.

The Iced Shaken Espresso drinks are available in three sizes: Tall Coffee (12 ounces), Grande Coffee (16 ounces), or Venti Coffee (24 ounces).

To make the drink, a barista brews full-bodied espresso that is shaken, chilled, and blended with a touch of milk (dairy or oatmilk) and sweet syrup.

Amount of Caffeine in Starbucks Iced Espresso Drinks

Drink	Tall	Grande	Venti
Iced Shaken Espresso	150mg	225mg	300mg
Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso	170mg	255mg	340mg
Iced Hazelnut Oatmilk Shaken Espresso	170mg	255mg	340mg

Drink	Solo	Doppio	Triple	Quad
Iced Espresso	75mg	150mg	225mg	300mg

Information is based on standard product formulations without substitutions or additional add-ins.

19 Starbucks iced coffee drinks with text list of amount of caffeine by size.

Frappuccino Blended Beverage

For an iced cold beverage with less caffeine, consider ordering a Frappuccino. These frozen style drinks blend coffee, milk, and ice with a selected flavor of simple syrup.

View the next chart for the approximate amount of caffeine in each size and flavor Coffee Frappuccino from Starbucks.

Caffeine in Starbucks Coffee Frappuccino

Drink	Tall	Grande	Venti
Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino	60mg	85mg	115mg
Caramel Frappuccino	60mg	90mg	120mg
Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino	65mg	95mg	130mg
Mocha Frappuccino	70mg	100mg	130mg
Coffee Frappuccino	65mg	95mg	125mg
Pistachio Frappuccino	60mg	90mg	105mg
White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino	60mg	80mg	115mg

Information is based on standard product formulations without substitutions or additional add-ins.

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Iced coffee with milk or syrup has less caffeine than a standard black coffee.

Amount of Caffeine Decreases With Add-Ins

Ordering milk with your coffee reduces the amount of caffeine per serving. Milk takes up space in the cup of coffee, which leaves less room for the coffee and thus less caffeine.

The same holds true when adding sweeteners, syrups, or cold foam. Coffee drinkers who enjoy a sweeter cup of morning coffee can choose from various flavor options, such as vanilla, caramel syrup, hazelnut syrup, or cinnamon dolce, among others.

Here is a quick summary of the caffeine content, based on a Grande size:

Starbucks iced coffee has 185 mg of caffeine
Starbucks iced caffe latte has 150 mg caffeine
Starbucks iced shaken espresso has 225 mg caffeine

Starbucks almond milk flat white coffee drink. — Starbucks Honey Almondmilk Flat White

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.

Coffee drink product images courtesy of Starbucks. Original designs created by Nutrition & Ingredients for the purposes of research and commentary related to fast food reviews.