By Muhammad Saif Ullah, founder & editorUpdated October 30, 2026Numbers from Starbucks and our tested calculator
Quick answer
- A Grande latte from Starbucks has 150 mg of caffeine (2 espresso shots at about 75 mg each), hot or iced.
- Brewed coffee is the strongest: Starbucks lists a Grande brewed coffee at 315 to 390 mg and a Venti at 390 to 490 mg, which can go past the FDA’s 400 mg daily guide for most adults.
- Refreshers and the Pink Drink are light: about 50 mg in a Grande, a third of a latte.
Caffeine at Starbucks is all over the place. A Grande brewed coffee can have twice the caffeine of a Grande latte, and some drinks people assume are caffeine-free aren’t. Below is Starbucks caffeine info for every main drink by size, so you can pick your cup by how much of a boost you actually want.
How much caffeine is in Starbucks coffee?
Brewed coffee is where most of the caffeine at Starbucks is. Starbucks lists a range for each size because every batch is a little different:
| Brewed coffee | Caffeine | In grams |
|---|---|---|
| Short (8 fl oz) | 155–195 mg | 0.16–0.20 g |
| Tall (12 fl oz) | 235–290 mg | 0.24–0.29 g |
| Grande (16 fl oz) | 315–390 mg | 0.32–0.39 g |
| Venti (20 fl oz) | 390–490 mg | 0.39–0.49 g |
Same range for Pike Place, Blonde and Dark Roast. Starbucks-published U.S. values, checked October 30, 2026.
- A “large” coffee at Starbucks is a Venti: 390 to 490 mg, so one cup can pass the 400 mg a day the FDA cites for most adults.
- Iced Coffee has less: 135 mg (Tall), 185 mg (Grande), 265 mg (Venti) and 320 mg (Trenta), because ice fills part of the cup.
- Decaf isn’t zero: a Grande Decaf Pike Place has about 25 mg.
- Something in between: a Grande Caffè Misto (half coffee, half steamed milk) has 150 mg.
Starbucks caffeine chart by size
| Drink | Tall | Grande | Venti | Trenta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewed coffee (Pike Place, Blonde or Dark) | 235–290 | 315–390 | 390–490 | – |
| Nitro Cold Brew | 215 | 280 | – | – |
| Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso | 170 | 255 | 340 | – |
| Caffè Americano | 150 | 225 | 300 | – |
| Cold Brew | 155 | 205 | 310 | 360 |
| Caffè Mocha | 95 | 175 | 185 | – |
| Iced Coffee | 135 | 185 | 265 | 320 |
| Caffè Latte (hot) | 75 | 150 | 150 | – |
| Iced Caffè Latte | 75 | 150 | 225 | – |
| Caramel Macchiato | 75 | 150 | 150 | – |
| Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino | 65 | 95 | 130 | – |
| Coffee Frappuccino | 65 | 95 | 125 | – |
| Matcha Latte | 45 | 65 | 85 | – |
| Chai Tea Latte | 35 | 55 | 75 | – |
| Pink Drink / Refreshers | 25 | 50 | 75 | 100 |
| Iced Black or Green Tea | 20–25 | 25–30 | 40–45 | 55–60 |
| Hot Chocolate | 20 | 25 | 35 | – |
Caffeine in mg, standard recipe. All values are Starbucks-published U.S. figures (checked October 30, 2026). Brewed coffee and tea are listed as ranges because their caffeine changes from batch to batch.
How much caffeine is in a Grande latte from Starbucks?
- 150 mg. A Grande Caffè Latte gets 2 shots of Signature espresso, and each shot has about 75 mg.
- Hot Venti latte: still 150 mg. It has the same 2 shots, just more milk. The iced Venti gets 3 shots, so 225 mg.
- Flavor doesn’t change it: a Grande Caramel Macchiato or Pumpkin Spice Latte also has 150 mg (the Blonde Vanilla Latte has 170 mg because it uses Blonde espresso). Mocha drinks get a little extra from the chocolate (175 mg in a Grande Caffè Mocha).
- Blonde espresso is stronger: about 85 mg a shot, so a Grande Blonde latte is about 170 mg.
- Want more? Each extra shot adds about 75 mg. Want less? Ask for 1 shot, or half-caf.
How much caffeine is in Starbucks espresso shots?
| Shots | Signature espresso | Blonde espresso |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (solo) | 75 mg | 85 mg |
| 2 (doppio) | 150 mg | 170 mg |
| 3 (triple) | 225 mg | 255 mg |
| 4 (quad) | 300 mg | 340 mg |
- A Grande Americano has 3 shots (225 mg) and a Venti has 4 (300 mg).
- Want less caffeine in an espresso drink? Ask for decaf or half-caf, which uses half decaf shots.
Pink Drink and Refreshers vs coffee
This is one of the most common questions I get. Refreshers taste like juice, so lots of people don’t realize they have caffeine at all.
- Where the caffeine comes from: green coffee extract in the Refresher base. It’s coffee bean caffeine, without the coffee taste.
- How much: about 50 mg in a Grande Pink Drink, Strawberry Açaí, Dragon Drink or other Refresher. That’s a bit more than a can of cola, and a third of a Grande latte.
- Pink Drink vs coffee: a Grande Pink Drink has 50 mg; a Grande brewed coffee has 315 to 390 mg. That’s roughly 6 to 8 times more caffeine in the coffee.
- Caffeine-free swaps: Iced Passion Tango Tea, lemonade and the Crème Frappuccinos (Vanilla Bean and Strawberry) have 0 mg.
Strongest vs weakest: caffeine per ounce
Bigger cups hide how strong a drink really is. Here’s my own ranking by caffeine per fluid ounce of cup size (Grande, 16 fl oz):
| Grande drink | Caffeine | Per fl oz |
|---|---|---|
| Brewed coffee (any roast) | 315–390 mg | 19.7–24.4 mg |
| Nitro Cold Brew | 280 mg | 17.5 mg |
| Cold Brew | 205 mg | 12.8 mg |
| Caffè Latte | 150 mg | 9.4 mg |
| Coffee Frappuccino | 95 mg | 5.9 mg |
| Pink Drink | 50 mg | 3.1 mg |
- Roast doesn’t change the label: Starbucks now lists the same 315 to 390 mg range for a Grande Blonde, Pike Place or Dark Roast. Blonde espresso shots are the exception, at about 85 mg vs 75 mg.
- Cold brew feels strong but isn’t the top: the ice takes up space, so a Grande Cold Brew has less caffeine than a Grande hot brewed coffee. Nitro is served without ice, which is why it’s higher.
How much caffeine is too much?
- Most healthy adults: up to 400 mg a day is generally fine, per the U.S. FDA. One Venti brewed coffee (390 to 490 mg) can already go over that.
- Pregnant or trying to get pregnant: the usual advice is 200 mg a day or less (ACOG). A Grande latte at 150 mg fits; a Grande brewed coffee at 315 to 390 mg doesn’t.
- Teens and kids: pediatricians advise against caffeine for children. Hot chocolate (20 to 35 mg) and the Crème Frappuccinos (0 mg) are the safer picks.
- Decaf isn’t zero: a Grande Decaf Pike Place has 25 mg, per Starbucks. Decaf espresso drinks are lower still.
- Watching sleep? Caffeine can stay in your system for many hours. An afternoon latte instead of a Venti brewed coffee cuts your caffeine by more than half.
Check caffeine for your exact order
Add or remove shots, switch to Blonde, or change the size. Caffeine updates along with calories and sugar.
FAQ
How much caffeine is in a Grande latte from Starbucks?
- 150 mg, from 2 shots of espresso. Hot or iced, any flavor.
- A Venti latte has 150 mg hot and 225 mg iced.
How much caffeine is in a Grande coffee from Starbucks?
- 315 to 390 mg for a Grande brewed coffee, any roast.
- A Tall has 235 to 290 mg and a Short (8 oz) 155 to 195 mg.
How much caffeine is in a large Starbucks coffee?
- The largest hot coffee is a Venti: 390 to 490 mg.
How much caffeine is in a Grande Iced Coffee from Starbucks?
- 185 mg. A Tall has 135 mg and a Venti 265 mg.
How much caffeine is in 3 or 4 shots of espresso at Starbucks?
- A triple is 225 mg and a quad is 300 mg with Signature espresso.
- With Blonde espresso it’s 255 mg and 340 mg.
Does Frappuccino Roast have caffeine?
- Yes. It’s the coffee base in coffee Frappuccinos: a Grande Coffee Frappuccino has 95 mg and a Grande Caramel Frappuccino 90 mg.
- Crème Frappuccinos have none.
Does Starbucks have a low-caffeine coffee?
- There’s no “light caffeine” coffee. For less, ask for decaf or half-caf, or pick a latte (150 mg in a Grande), tea or a Refresher.
- Blonde Roast is a lighter roast, but Starbucks lists the same caffeine for it as for Pike Place.
Which Starbucks drink has the most caffeine?
- A Venti brewed coffee: Starbucks lists 390 to 490 mg for any roast.
- A Trenta Cold Brew is 360 mg.
Does the Pink Drink have caffeine?
- Yes, about 50 mg in a Grande, from green coffee extract in the base.
How much caffeine is in a shot of Starbucks espresso?
- About 75 mg for Signature espresso and about 85 mg for Blonde espresso.
Does Blonde Roast have more caffeine?
- Not on Starbucks’ current labels: a Grande Blonde, Pike Place or Dark Roast is listed at the same 315 to 390 mg.
- Blonde espresso shots are a little stronger, about 85 mg vs 75 mg for Signature espresso.
Which Starbucks drinks have no caffeine?
- Iced Passion Tango Tea, lemonade, and the Vanilla Bean and Strawberry Crème Frappuccinos.
- Hot chocolate has a little (20 to 35 mg) from the cocoa.
Is cold brew stronger than regular coffee?
- Not in the same cup size. A Grande Cold Brew has 205 mg vs 315 to 390 mg for a Grande brewed coffee, because ice takes up part of the cup.
Sources
- Caffeine by drink and size: Starbucks’ published U.S. nutrition, checked October 30, 2026, as used and tested in our calculator (methodology).
- Daily caffeine guidance: U.S. FDA.
- Pregnancy guidance: ACOG.
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