Tips from Starbucks Baristas to Lighten up Beverages
Starbucks handcrafts every beverage to fit customer needs. Here are some barista tips to lighten up Starbucks beverages.
Starbucks handcrafts every beverage to fit customer needs. Here are some barista tips to lighten up Starbucks beverages:
Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
- Swap out the milk for nonfat milk or a non-dairy alternative such as soymilk, coconutmilk, almondmilk or oatmilk.
- Ask for fewer pumps of syrup or select sugar-free Vanilla syrup.
- Ask for less whip or no whip to save anywhere from 80-110 calories depending on the size and type of drink.
Cold Coffee
- Request nonfat milk or a non-dairy alternative such as soymilk, coconutmilk, almondmilk or oatmilk.
- Try a sweetener substitute such as SPLENDA® or Stevia.
- Try a cold foam with sugar-free vanilla syrup.
Plant-Based Beverages
- Choose from milk alternatives such as soymilk, coconutmilk, almondmilk and oatmilk.
- Select vanilla, caramel or hazelnut syrup, which do not contain animal-derived ingredients.
- Hold the following ingredients, which contain dairy: Pumpkin Spice Sauce (seasonal), White Mocha Sauce, Caramel Sauce, Caramel Brulée Sauce (seasonal), whipped cream and Java Chips (Pro tip: Caramel Sauce is different from Caramel Syrup).
Starbucks® Iced Coffee & Tea
- Quick, easy, and refreshing.
- Try a sweetener substitute: request or Splenda® or Stevia.
Barista Pick: Tall (12 fl. oz.) Iced Chocolate Almondmilk Shaken Espresso
Starbucks® Blonde espresso meets cocoa and notes of malt, shaken together and topped with almondmilk and ice for an invigorating and light treat to power you through your day. Bonus: 80 calories and dairy-free!
