Caffeine awakens your senses and treats your taste buds. But how much of this energizing elixir is packed into your favorite frosty treat? Whether you are seeking a drink with or without caffeine, you come to the right place.
Starbucks has two types of frappes: coffee and creme. Generally, coffee frappuccinos have caffeine, while creme-based ones are usually caffeine-free.
Let’s see how much caffeine is in Starbucks frappuccinos.
What Are the Sources of Caffeine in a Frappuccino?
The most common sources of caffeine in a frappuccino are coffee, tea, and chocolate.
Chocolate isn’t a huge source of caffeine, and the exact amount depends on the type. Dark chocolate, for example, has the most caffeine. However, this is significantly less compared to coffee.
This is about four times less than a standard cup of coffee (1).
Another source of caffeine is tea, specifically matcha and chai. Matcha is especially rich in caffeine. It has between 38 to 138 mg of caffeine per cup (2). A cup of chai tea has less caffeine — around 50 to 100 mg of caffeine per serving (3).
How Much Caffeine in Starbucks Frappuccino?
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The caffeine content of Starbucks Frappuccinos varies according to its size and ingredients. The drinks in Starbucks’ Frappuccino menu usually contain 60 mg of caffeine for Tall, 80 to 90 mg for Grande, and around 130 mg for Venti. Alternatively, some contain no caffeine at all.
Here’s a complete breakdown of the Starbucks Frappuccinos with caffeine (and without) on the Starbucks menu:
Remember that the amount of caffeine will likely change if you customize your frappe.
With 185 mg of caffeine for Venti size, it’ll have you going the rest of the day.
Caffeine in Bottled Frappuccinos
The in-store menu is much larger than in some selected Starbucks coffee shops. Starbucks collaborated with the Pepsi-CocaCola company by the end of the 20th century to introduce a bottled Frappuccino (4).
How much caffeine is in a bottle of Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino?
The average bottle frappuccinos have between 60 to 90 mg of caffeine. By comparison, one shot of espresso or an 8 oz cup of brewed coffee contains 90 mg of caffeine. It’s safe to consume three bottles of frappe a day.
As the company has introduced various flavors and enlarged bottle sizes, here is a breakdown of how much caffeine is in Starbucks bottled frappuccinos.
How to Add More Caffeine in a Frappuccino?
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Need more of a caffeine fix from your Starbucks Frappuccino? You’re in luck because Starbucks drinks are extremely customizable! You can up the caffeine content by requesting extra pumps of Frappuccino Roast or by adding a shot (or more) of espresso.
How much caffeine is in Frappuccino Roast? The Starbucks Frappuccino Roast pump caffeine content is around 30 mg per pump.
If you’re adding espresso, specify which type of shot you want:
- Decaf espresso has around 8 mg of caffeine per shot.
- Starbucks Signature Roast Espresso has about 75 mg of caffeine per shot.
- Blonde Roast Espresso has even more caffeine, at 85 mg of caffeine per shot.
You can increase the caffeine content of a homemade frappuccino by brewing stronger coffee or espresso, choosing a higher-caffeine coffee, or adding more coffee. If you opt to add more coffee, consider using powdered instant coffee to avoid diluting the drink.
Be careful not to exceed the recommended daily caffeine limit as you customize your frappuccino.
Too much caffeine puts you at risk of unpleasant side effects like jitters, anxiety, insomnia, or an upset stomach.
Final Thoughts
Now you know exactly how much caffeine your favorite frappuccinos have. Next time you wonder how much caffeine in a Mocha frappuccino or do caramel frappes have caffeine, just consult our table above.
Choose coffee frappuccinos if you need extra energy! Or stick to creme ones if you’re lowering your caffeine intake.
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