10 Best Starbucks kid drinks (Starbucks drinks you can order for your 9, 12 or 14-year-old + more information)

Are you unsure about what to get your kid from Starbucks? Keep reading to find out the best Starbucks kid drinks.

When I started visiting Starbucks I was always sure about what I wanted to drink but struggled to find a beverage my 12-year-old daughter would enjoy. I wanted her to have a healthy drink that she would also find delicious. After extensive research, I found numerous drinks from Starbucks that are delicious and at the same time relatively healthy, that kids would love. Continue reading to find out the best drinks from Starbucks that your kid will enjoy.

Does Starbucks have any drinks for kids?

Yes. Starbucks serves a variety of beverages that kids enjoy. These beverages are available both on the main menu and the secret menu. Drinks like vanilla bean frappuccino, white hot chocolate, double chocolaty chip crème frappuccino and strawberry lemonade are perfect for children.

Also, you can customize these beverages to your kid’s liking or even let them have fun customizing the drink, with the help of a barista. Remember that taste is subjective and it might take you a few trips to the coffeehouse before your kid finds a beverage they love. Additionally, these drinks should be consumed occasionally and should not be a major part of your child’s diet.

How old do you need to be to drink Starbucks?

There are no age restrictions for visiting Starbucks for a drink. Any kid can drink Starbucks. The caveat is that it is your duty as a parent or guardian to help your kid find a healthy beverage that won’t harm them. Some Starbucks drinks contain high sugar and caffeine content that wouldn’t be good for a kid. However, the coffeehouse does serve healthy and delicious beverages that your child will love.

How to order for kids at Starbucks

To order for your kid at Starbucks, mastering these tips will help;

The perfect drink size for your child is a short (8fl oz.) for hot drinks or a tall (12fl oz.) for iced beverages. So, when you order a kid’s drink, these are the two sizes you’ll receive.

Always ask the barista to make it a “kid’s temperature” when ordering hot beverages. So instead of 160 degrees Fahrenheit, you’ll get a 130 degree Fahrenheit beverage, perfectly hot for your child.

If you’re worried about the amount of sugar in these drinks, request the barista to reduce the number of syrup pumps used. Also, confirm the caffeine amount in whatever drink you’ll be purchasing for your child.

Lastly, if you’d like to split drinks, the barista can give you an extra empty cup to do it yourself.

How we choose the best Starbucks kid drinks.

We scrutinized the nutritional values of Starbucks drinks and came up with the following beverages that are great for kids’ consumption. We made sure that these drinks are delicious and do not contain excess sugar, caffeine or calories. Additionally, we asked several parents and guardians which drink they preferred for their children and what their kids enjoyed.

Also, we asked Starbucks baristas which beverages they’d recommend for children. You can trust this post to give you accurate and unbiased information about the best Starbucks kid drinks since it is not only our conclusion but also the opinion of Starbucks baristas and customers.

10 Best Starbucks kid drinks.

The ranked beverages below are the best Starbucks kid drinks.

Rank	Drinks	Ingredients
1	Hot Chocolate.	Mocha sauce, milk, whipped cream.
2	Vanilla Bean Frappuccino.	Vanilla Bean powder, crème Frappuccino syrup, milk, ice and whipped cream.
3	Strawberry Lemonade.	Ice, lemonade and strawberry puree.
4	Steamers.	Flavoured syrup and steamed milk.
5	White Hot Chocolate.	Whipped cream topping, white chocolate mocha sauce and milk.
6	Double Chocolaty Chip Crème Frappuccino.	Ice, frappuccino cookies, mocha sauce, crème Frappuccino syrup, milk and whipped cream.
7	Water with Strawberry Inclusions.	Water, ice and strawberry inclusions.
8	Milk.	2% milk.
9	Strawberry Crème Frappuccino.	Strawberry puree, ice and milk.
10	Caramel Apple Spice.	Apple juice, cinnamon dolce syrup, caramel sauce, whipped cream and caramel drizzle topping.

Hot Chocolate

The Starbucks hot chocolate kids’ size is 8fl oz. This beverage is prepared with mocha sauce, 2% steamed milk and topped with whipped cream and mocha drizzle, perfect for your kid during the cold weather. The Starbucks Hot Chocolate has 190 calories and 15mg of caffeine. For a sweeter taste, request the barista for one pump of vanilla syrup.

Vanilla Bean Frappuccino

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The Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino is the most popular frappuccino among kids, made without coffee and is caffeine-free. A kid’s size is tall, which is 12 ounces and has 260 calories and 0mg of caffeine. This iced Frappuccino is delicious and creamy, perfect for hot afternoons.

Strawberry Lemonade

The kids’ Starbucks Strawberry Lemonade comes in a tall cup, 12fl oz., and has 110 calories and 35mg of caffeine. The Starbucks Strawberry Lemonade is prepared with lemonade, ice and strawberry puree, and any extra fruit add-ins come with an additional cost.

Steamers

Starbucks Steamers are prepared with 2% steamed milk flavoured syrup. You can have this beverage customized by, for example, replacing whole milk with other kinds like oat milk, almond milk or coconut milk. The available syrups for this beverage include caramel syrup, vanilla syrup and cinnamon dolce syrup. Steamers are caffeine-free and the kids’ size is short (8fl oz.) and has 100 calories.

White Hot Chocolate

The Starbucks White hot chocolate is a great drink for your child as it is delicious and creamy with 240 calories and 0mg of caffeine. It is prepared with white chocolate mocha sauce and milk and topped with whipped cream. A kids’ size is short (8fl oz.) and does not have any coffee.

Double Chocolaty Chip Crème Frappuccino

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This is a smooth and creamy frappuccino that your kid will find delicious, especially if they like chocolate. The kids’ size is tall (12fl oz.), and has 90 calories and 10mg of caffeine. This beverage is prepared without coffee. The caffeine present is from the chocolate cookies used. You can customize this frappuccino.

Note that a beverage being coffee-free and caffeine-free are two different things. A beverage without coffee can have caffeine from other ingredients like chocolate.

Water with Strawberry inclusions

The Starbucks water with strawberry inclusions is a hydrating beverage for when you don’t want your kid to have sugar. It is prepared with freeze-dried strawberries and iced water. It comes in a tall cup (12fl oz.) and has 0mg of caffeine.

Milk

Starbucks milk has 200 calories, 0mg of caffeine and 19g of sugar and the kids’ size comes in a tall cup (12fl oz.). Apart from the 2% whole milk, you can order other kinds of milk offered like oat milk, almond milk or coconut milk. Alternatively, add mocha sauce to have chocolate milk, a perfect accompaniment to cookies.

Strawberry Crème Frappuccino

Starbucks Crème Frappuccino is a creamy frozen drink that your child will find delicious. The kids’ size comes in a tall cup (12fl oz.). This beverage is caffeine-free and can be customized.

Caramel Apple Spice

Starbucks kids’ Caramel Apple Spice is a hot drink that tastes like a candied apple. It is 8 ounces, 220 calories and has 0mg of caffeine. This beverage is prepared with apple juice, cinnamon dolce syrup and caramel sauce and topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle.

Informative section

Can a 13-year-old drink Starbucks?

Yes. A 13-year-old can drink Starbucks. Starbucks offers beverages like Caramel Apple Spice, White Hot Chocolate and Strawberry Lemonade that a 13-year-old will enjoy.

Can 12-year-olds go to Starbucks?

Yes. Starbucks does not have any age restrictions for their customers.

What are the best Starbucks drinks for 12-year-olds?

Starbucks offers a variety of drinks that 12-year-olds enjoy. A 12-year- old will find beverages like Vanilla Bean Frappuccino, Strawberry Crème Frappuccino and Double Chocolaty Chip Crème Frappuccino delicious. However, remember that taste is subjective so, it’s wise to let your 12-year-old explore the Starbucks menu and find what they love.

What are the best Starbucks drinks for 13-year-olds?

Beverage preference is a personal thing and what one 13-year-old finds delicious, may be unpleasant to another since taste is subjective. However, your 13-year-old might find Caramel Apple Spice, Strawberry Lemonade and Starbucks steamers delicious.

What are the best Starbucks drinks for 9-year-olds?

Beverages like hot chocolate, white hot chocolate and water with strawberry inclusions will be perfect for your 9-year-old. However, it is not a guarantee that they’ll love these beverages since their taste is personal. Including the mentioned beverages above, it’s a great idea to let your 9-year-old explore other beverages on the Starbucks menu and find what they like.

However, it is crucial to steer clear of the excessively sugary and caffeinated beverages from Starbucks as they may be detrimental to your kid’s health in the long term. Additionally, as mentioned earlier, these drinks shouldn’t be a major part of a kid’s diet. Starbucks beverages are great when consumed occasionally, as a treat.