Starbucks Espresso Drinks: Complete Menu Guide
Espresso is the foundation of Starbucks‘ most popular drinks. This guide covers every one of the Starbucks espresso drinks on the menu, their caffeine content, and how to order them.
What Is Espresso?
Espresso is concentrated coffee brewed by forcing hot water through finely-ground beans. Starbucks uses 2 shots as standard for grande hot drinks.
Starbucks Espresso Drinks Ranked by Milk Content
1. Caffè Latte
Espresso with steamed milk and light foam. Creamy and mild, the most popular choice.
2. Cappuccino
Equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and foam. Stronger coffee flavor than latte.
3. Caffè Americano
Espresso with hot water. Bold, black coffee taste with 3 shots in grande.
4. Espresso Macchiato
Espresso “marked” with foam. Intense, minimal milk.
5. Flat White
Ristretto shots with velvety steamed milk. Smooth and strong.
Caffeine Comparison
Grande (16oz): Latte 150mg, Cappuccino 150mg, Americano 225mg, Flat White 150mg. Blonde espresso has slightly more caffeine.
How to Order
Specify size, hot/iced, milk type, extra shots, and syrup. Example: “Grande iced latte with oat milk, 3 shots.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has most caffeine?
Americano (3 shots in grande) or add extra shots to any drink.
What is the mildest espresso drink?
Caffè Latte, with the most milk softening the espresso.
Conclusion
From creamy lattes to bold Americanos, there is a Starbucks espresso drink for every taste. Start with a latte if new to espresso, or go Americano for maximum coffee flavor.
Disclosure: Independent guide, not affiliated with Starbucks.