Starbucks Frappuccinos are a flat-out delicious drink in pretty much any form you get one in.
They’re such a popular drink, in fact, that by the mid 1990s Starbucks realized there was a great opportunity to get them into the hands of more customers by creating an on-the-go-friendly version: the Starbucks Bottled Frappuccino.
Not only were these grab-and-go Starbucks Frappuccinos easy to pick up, pay for and keep with you on the move, they also made accessing Starbucks coffee easier for people, since these bottled Frappuccinos could be purchased not just in Starbucks stores, but in places like grocery stores and convenience shops as well.
So if you’re wondering how much caffeine in a Starbucks Frappuccino bottle is, we’ve got the info you need.
They’re convenient, delicious, refreshing and unmistakably Starbucks iced coffee.
But they’re also distinctly different from what you would get with a freshly made coffee drink at a Starbucks cafe.
How Much Caffeine in a Starbucks Frappuccino Bottle
While Starbucks’ Bottled Frappuccino is a real coffee drink prepared in advance and bottled for sale, it’s not exactly the same thing as, say a Starbucks Grande Coffee Frappuccino drinks you would order and have made from freshly brewed Starbucks coffee at the counter.
So exactly how many mg of caffeine can you expect to find in a Starbucks Bottled Frappuccino?
Starbucks’ Bottled Frappuccinos have 110 mg of caffeine in each 13.7 fl oz bottle.
This equates to just over 8.03 mg of Frappuccino caffeine per fluid ounce, which is a pretty strong concentration.
Overall these bottled Starbucks’ Frappuccinos have a pretty high amount of caffeine, actually ranking higher in caffeine content than Red Bull energy drink.
So if you’re seeking a drink choice that’s somewhat reserved in terms of caffeine content, this may not be for you.
There are a surprisingly wide variety of these yummy bottled coffee beverages, though, and many have a different caffeine content, so read on below to see a list of all of them and what they contain in terms of mg of caffeine.
Beyond Caffeine Content: Starbucks Frappuccino Bottle Sugar Levels & How Many Calories
The same Starbucks Bottled Frappuccino coffee also packs 300 calories and a whopping 47 grams of sugar.
These values vary amongst different flavors and versions of the drink, and there are several bottled iced coffee drinks from Starbucks that are much, much lower in calories and sugar, so choose wisely.
What Ingredients Does Starbucks Frappuccino Drinks Contain?
Like we mentioned, Starbucks’ Bottled Frappuccinos are not identical to the freshly brewed coffee version you would get if you ordered it from your barista. In order to make packaged and distributed, other ingredients are added.
Thankfully in this case, the ingredients list isn’t nightmarishly long and full of complex artificial-sounding words—as is too often the case with anything pre-made and packaged for retail sale these days.
What About Different Flavor Kinds of Starbucks Bottled Iced Coffee?
Different Flavors of Bottled Starbucks Frappuccinos
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Mocha Frappuccino: 13.7oz – 110 mg of caffeine
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Mocha Coconut: 13.7oz – 60mg of caffeine
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Mocha Lite: 9.5oz – 75mg of caffeine
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Regular Coffee Drink: 13.7oz – 130mg of caffeine
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Caramel Frappuccino: 13.7oz – 90mg
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Almond Milk Mocha Frappuccino: 13.7oz – 105mg
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Almond Milk Vanilla Frappuccino: 13.7oz – 105mg
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Dulce De Leche: 13.7oz – 60mg
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Vanilla Coffee Frappuccino: 13.7oz – 50mg
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Vanilla Lite: 9.5oz – 50mg
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Pumpkin Spice Latte: 9.5oz – 45mg
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Toasted White Chocolate: 13.7oz – 95mg
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Salted Dark Chocolate: 13.7oz – 95mg
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Smores: 13.7oz – 65mg
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Caramelized Vanilla Honey: 13.7oz – 95mg
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There are a few interesting and somewhat odd things about how much caffeine these different bottled iced coffee drinks ultimately contain.
For one, it’s worth noting that while the Starbucks Bottled Frappuccino is already quite high in caffeine content with 110mg of caffeine, it’s actually the simple plain iced coffee version that takes the cake—coming in at a whopping 130 mg of caffeine per 13.7 fl oz bottle, or 9.5 mg per oz.
On the flipside, the Starbucks Bottled Vanilla Frappuccino version will cut your caffeine intake down to 75mg for the same size bottle.
Even Starbucks’ Caramel Frappuccino is a solid 25 mg lower in caffeine content, at 90mg.
Is One Starbucks Bottled Frappuccino Healthy?
Starbucks’ Bottled Frappuccino can’t really be considered a great option for a healthy diet, and it’s not just about the caffeine content.
Even lower caffeine content versions like Starbucks’ Vanilla flavor Frappuccino contain a couple hundred calories apiece (200 in this case) and a lot of sugar.
Other Facts About Starbucks Bottled Frappuccino
It’s Grown by Roughly 50% Since Launch
When the pre-bottled Frappuccino was first introduced in 1995, it came in a modest 9.5 fl oz bottle.
Since then it’s tacked on an additional 4.2 ounces, growing by a whopping 44%!
The Starbucks bottled Frappuccino now comes in 13.7oz bottles in most flavors.
In international markets and with certain variations you can still find the smaller 9.5oz bottle, which may be better if portion control and limiting your caffeine intake is top of mind.
Starbucks Frappuccino is Bottled by PepsiCo
Starbucks’ business is retail and coffee.
While these are coffee-based drinks, Starbucks would be way out if its depth to directly establish the infrastructure and operations necessary to manufacture the pre-made formula of the Starbucks Frappuccino used in these bottled versions.
Sourcing bottles, printing labels, packaging for sale and distributing to retailers is a substantially complicated set of functions, so naturally, they’re outsourced to a company that’s been doing it for decades.
Closing Points
If you’re craving that delicious Starbucks Frappuccino flavor, it make sense to reach for a bottle you can take on the go.
But it’s worth considering the high caffeine content in Starbucks’ Bottled Frappuccino and other pre-bottled flavored coffee drink varieties.
If health is your main concern, you’re probably better off ordering a freshly brewed Starbucks Frappuccino in-store, or even learning how to make one yourself using Starbucks’ coffee!
These convenient little bottles are hard to resist though, and in moderation, they’re a worthwhile treat.
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