By Muhammad Saif Ullah, founder & editorUpdated October 31, 2026Numbers from Starbucks and our tested calculator
Quick answer
- A Grande Strawberry Açaí Refresher has 90 calories, 21 g sugar and 50 mg caffeine.
- Made with lemonade it’s 140 calories and 32 g sugar. A Venti Strawberry Açaí Lemonade is 210 calories and 47 g sugar.
- Every Refresher has caffeine: 25, 50, 75 and 100 mg by size. The Energy versions have 100 to 175 mg.
Refreshers look like juice, which is why the sugar and caffeine surprise so many people. Below are Starbucks Refreshers calories for every flavor and size, made with water, lemonade or coconutmilk, plus the caffeine in each and how to keep the sugar down.
Strawberry Açaí Refresher calories by size
| Size | With water | With lemonade | With coconutmilk (Pink Drink) | Caffeine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tall (12 oz) | 70 · 16 g sugar | 110 · 24 g | 110 · 19 g | 25 mg |
| Grande (16 oz) | 90 · 21 g | 140 · 32 g | 140 · 25 g | 50 mg |
| Venti (24 oz) | 130 · 30 g | 210 · 47 g | 200 · 36 g | 75 mg |
| Trenta (30 oz) | 190 · 41 g | 290 · 64 g | 280 · 50 g | 100 mg |
Calories and sugar, Starbucks-published U.S. values, checked October 31, 2026.
- Water is the light choice: lemonade adds 50 calories and 11 g sugar to a Grande.
- Coconutmilk adds the same calories as lemonade but less sugar, and a little fat (2.5 g in a Grande).
- Almost no fat or protein in the water and lemonade versions, so they won’t keep you full.
Venti Strawberry Açaí Lemonade calories
- 210 calories, 51 g carbs and 47 g sugar in a 24 oz Venti, with 75 mg caffeine.
- That’s more sugar than the AHA’s daily added-sugar guide for both women (25 g) and men (36 g).
- Light lemonade brings a Venti to about 190 calories and 42 g sugar. Swapping to water entirely makes it 130 and 30 g.
- A Trenta Strawberry Açaí Lemonade is 290 calories and 64 g sugar.
Every Refresher flavor (Grande)
| Base | With water | With lemonade | With coconutmilk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Açaí | 90 · 21 g | 140 · 32 g | 140 · 25 g (Pink Drink) |
| Mango Dragonfruit | 90 · 20 g | 140 · 31 g | 140 · 24 g (Dragon Drink) |
| Mango Strawberry | 130 · 28 g | 180 · 39 g | 170 · 32 g (Mango Dream) |
| Strawberry Açaí + Mango Dragonfruit | – | 160 · 34 g (Cannon Ball) | 150 · 27 g (Pink Cannon Ball) |
Calories · sugar. Starbucks-published U.S. values.
- Mango Strawberry is the sweetest base: it gets 2 pumps of mango syrup in a Grande, which adds about 40 calories.
- Strawberry Açaí and Mango Dragonfruit are almost identical in calories, so pick by taste.
- More on the coconutmilk versions in our Pink Drink calories guide.
How much caffeine is in Starbucks Refreshers?
| Size | Regular Refreshers | Energy Refreshers |
|---|---|---|
| Tall | 25 mg | 100 mg |
| Grande | 50 mg | 125 mg |
| Venti | 75 mg | 150 mg |
| Trenta | 100 mg | 175 mg |
- Where it comes from: green coffee extract in the Refresher base. It’s coffee bean caffeine without the coffee taste.
- Same caffeine for every flavor and every mix (water, lemonade or coconutmilk).
- Energy Refreshers have the same flavors with extra caffeine and the same or about 10 more calories. A Grande Strawberry Açaí Energy Refresher is 100 calories and 125 mg.
- For comparison, a Grande latte has 150 mg and a Grande brewed coffee 315 to 390 mg. See our Starbucks caffeine chart.
Why Refreshers have so much sugar
- The base is sweetened: Starbucks makes it with sugar and white grape juice concentrate, so even the water version has 21 g sugar in a Grande.
- Lemonade is sweetened too, which is why the lemonade versions jump by about 11 g.
- The freeze-dried fruit adds very little. It’s mostly there for color and texture.
- Watching blood sugar? There’s no sugar-free base, so a Tall with water (16 g sugar) is the lowest option. Adding sugar-free syrup doesn’t lower the sugar that’s already in the base.
How to order a lighter Refresher
From our calculator and Starbucks’ values, Grande:
| Order | Calories | Sugar |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Açaí Lemonade (standard) | 140 | 32 g |
| Light lemonade | about 130 | about 29 g |
| Pink Drink with light coconutmilk | about 120 | about 23 g |
| Strawberry Açaí Refresher with water | 90 | 21 g |
| Tall Strawberry Açaí Refresher | 70 | 16 g |
“About” values are our calculator’s estimates.
- The biggest saving is skipping lemonade, not the ice or the fruit.
- Size matters most for sugar: going from Venti to Grande saves 9 to 15 g depending on the mix.
- Honest taste note: the water version is lighter and more tart. Some people find it a bit thin at first.
- Want a no-caffeine fruity drink? Iced Passion Tango Tea Lemonade is 50 calories and 0 mg caffeine in a Grande.
Refreshers vs iced tea and lemonade
| Grande drink | Calories | Sugar | Caffeine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iced Black or Green Tea Lemonade | 50 | 11 g | 25 mg |
| Iced Passion Tango Tea Lemonade | 50 | 11 g | 0 mg |
| Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade | 80 | 18 g | 25 mg |
| Strawberry Açaí Refresher | 90 | 21 g | 50 mg |
| Lemonade | 120 | 27 g | 0 mg |
| Strawberry Açaí Lemonade | 140 | 32 g | 50 mg |
| Strawberry Lemonade | 190 | 45 g | 0 mg |
Starbucks-published U.S. values.
- Iced tea lemonades are the lightest fruity option at 50 calories, about half a Refresher.
- More low-calorie picks are in our low-calorie Starbucks drinks guide.
Customize your Refresher
Pick a base, switch between water, lemonade and coconutmilk, change the size or add cold foam, and see calories, sugar and caffeine update.
FAQ
How many calories are in a Strawberry Açaí Refresher?
- 90 calories in a Grande made with water, with 21 g sugar and 50 mg caffeine.
- A Tall is 70, a Venti 130 and a Trenta 190.
How many calories are in a Venti Strawberry Açaí Lemonade?
- 210 calories and 47 g sugar, with 75 mg caffeine.
How many calories are in a Grande Strawberry Açaí Lemonade?
- 140 calories and 32 g sugar.
Do Starbucks Refreshers have caffeine?
- Yes: 25 mg (Tall), 50 mg (Grande), 75 mg (Venti) and 100 mg (Trenta), from green coffee extract.
- Energy Refreshers have 100 to 175 mg.
What is the lowest-calorie Refresher at Starbucks?
- A Tall Strawberry Açaí or Mango Dragonfruit Refresher with water: 70 to 80 calories.
- In a Grande, both are 90.
Are Starbucks Refreshers healthy?
- They’re low in calories but high in sugar for their size, with almost no protein.
- As a treat, a Grande with water (90 calories, 21 g sugar) is the most reasonable choice.
Which Refresher has the most sugar?
- Mango Strawberry with lemonade: 39 g in a Grande and 79 g in a Trenta.
Sources
- Refresher, Energy Refresher, iced tea and lemonade nutrition, ingredients and recipes: Starbucks’ U.S. menu, checked October 31, 2026, as used and tested in our calculator (methodology).
- Added sugar guidance: American Heart Association.
- Related: Pink Drink calories · caffeine chart · low-calorie Starbucks drinks · Starbucks matcha latte calories · Starbucks nutrition chart.
Independent and unofficial. Not affiliated with Starbucks. For general information only, not medical advice.