How much is a caramel macchiato at Starbucks?

How much is a caramel macchiato at Starbucks? This question is a common one – and I intend to answer it directly while also attempting to explain why its price is the way it is.

I am a major fan of caramel macchiato. It is among the first drinks I tried at Starbucks, despite my distaste for coffee – which I know is a strange thing for an American to say. I have observed over the years that many people would like to try the drink, but they do not know much about what to expect in terms of pricing or what the drink contains; questions like these are what I intend to address in this article.

When ordering a caramel macchiato at Starbucks, it will cost you almost $3.75 as the average price, although the size of the cup and the location you order from can adjust the price to a range between $3.50 and $4.

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What is in a Starbucks caramel macchiato?

A caramel macchiato is a fancy way of saying a vanilla latte with caramel drizzle topping. In general, caramel macchiato contains four ingredients: the Starbucks Signature Dark Roast espresso, vanilla syrup, caramel sauce drizzle, and 2% milk.

It is worth noting that the order of ingredients in a Starbucks caramel macchiato is what makes it unique from other macchiatos from other coffee houses. A Starbucks barista will first put vanilla syrup, then the milk. If you are ordering an iced caramel macchiato, the barista adds ice; if you are ordering a hot caramel macchiato, the barista slightly steams the milk to create a light foam layer.

After adding the milk, the barista will add espresso shots to give the drink a layered appearance, and then top it off with caramel drizzle in a crosshatch pattern.

How do I order the Starbucks caramel macchiato?

What is in a Starbucks caramel macchiato

When ordering the drink, pay attention to these elements when stating your order:

Cup size: You must specify the cup you want, which can range from Tall (8 oz.) to Grande (12 oz.) and even Venti (24 oz.).
Syrup: Caramel macchiato is not the sweetest drink, so feel free to change the syrup if you want something sweeter. Aside from vanilla, you can also use pumpkin spice syrup and cinnamon dolce syrup.
Milk: If you are vegan, you can change the milk from the default 2% milk to alternatives like soy milk. You can also substitute the milk by opting for caramel syrup.

The ways you can order caramel macchiato are:

Regular caramel macchiato: It contains the same ingredients as the iced version, but does not include ice.
Iced caramel macchiato: Like the hot form, this contains 2% milk, espresso shots, and syrup, with the addition of ice. Order this with vanilla syrup and add caramel sauce to sweeten it.
Caramel Snickerdoodle macchiato: To order it, order an upside-down iced caramel macchiato (this is the base drink), then request cinnamon dolce or caramel syrup, and then add vanilla syrup.
Caramel macchiato Frappuccino: You can order this by getting a Frappuccino with two espresso shots, and whipped cream, and then finishing it with caramel drizzle topping.
Caramel pumpkin macchiato: This is a great choice if you love pumpkin, and you can get it in hot or iced forms. Caramel macchiato is the base drink, but add pumpkin spice syrup instead of vanilla syrup. You can also top it with pumpkin spice sauce.

Conclusion

I hope this article will help you with what to expect when ordering a Starbucks caramel macchiato – whether you do it on the app or in-person.

FAQ Section

Is there a cheaper way to order a caramel macchiato?

Its deconstructed version is the easiest way to order it in a cheaper form. Order it as a doppio (which means two espresso shots) with milk, vanilla syrup, and caramel drizzle, and ice.