If you enjoy the taste of pumpkin spice in your drinks, you will love Starbucks Cinderella Latte. Shall we see what goes into it?

Ever since I was a child in my parent’s house, I always enjoyed anything made from pumpkin spice, especially the drinks and desserts my beloved mother would whip up in the kitchen. Recently I went back to my home town to visit my parents and say hey to a few friends. When we were out with one of my cousins, he decided we should get some drinks from Starbucks.

When we were in line, I heard someone order a Cinderella Latte, and I was intrigued as to what the drink tasted like. When it was my turn, I ordered the Cinderella Latte, and since the barista knew how to make it, I did not have to explain anything. The drink is undoubtedly among the best Starbucks has to offer. This article looks at what makes the Cinderella Latte so good.

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Brief history of the drink

The story of how lattes came to be is rather interesting. Although it is not proven that this is where it began, the latte is believed to have been invented in California in the 1950s by a barista who received complaints that his cappuccinos were too strong for most of his customers. When Starbucks started its operations, it added the latte to its menu. Since Starbucks is an innovative company, it tried new ways of making the latte better, and in 2003 Starbucks came up with the pumpkin spice latte, the base drink for the Cinderella Latte. Ever since, the pumpkin spice latte has been a favorite for many people, especially during October when pumpkins come into season. The next time you are at Starbucks, try the Cinderella Latte, the best variation of the pumpkin spice latte.

Is Starbucks Cinderella Latte still available at Starbucks?

Yes, it is. Starbucks keeps various items on its menu to cater to the needs of every customer that walks through its doors. The Cinderella Latte is among the classic pumpkin spice latte variations. However, if you walk in and ask for a Cinderella Latte, most baristas will not know what you mean. Hence you will have to know what goes into the drink and direct them on what to add to the base drink. But if you are lucky enough, you might get a barista who knows exactly what to put into the drink.

Starbucks Cinderella Latte Overview

What’s in Starbucks Cinderella Latte – (ingredients)

Ingredients

What’s in Cinderella Latte? When you visit the Starbucks website trying to find the ingredients to the Cinderella Latte, you probably will not find any information on their official site. The Cinderella Latte is described as a secret menu item, which usually means that there are infinite ways to make this drink. But according to popular sources, these are the ingredients of the Cinderella Latte.

Pumpkin spice sauce: since this is a latte made with a pumpkin spice latte base, the pumpkin spice sauce is the primary and most crucial flavor source in the drink. Starbucks has pumpkin spice sauce in a sugar-free variant for customers with dietary constraints.
White mocha sauce: this sauce gives the drink all the sweetness it needs. Unlike dark mocha sauce, the white mocha sauce does not have any bitter flavor notes, which I find pleasing, especially when combined with the pumpkin spice sauce.
Milk: Starbucks uses 2% skimmed milk to make the Cinderella Latte. However, this is not always the case since the milk can be substituted for plant-based milk at the customer’s request.
Espresso: like every good latte, Starbucks adds the appropriate amount of its perfectly brewed espresso, finishing the drink perfectly well.

Starbucks Cinderella Latte: sizes, nutrition, caffeine & Calories

What sizes are available

When ordering the Cinderella Latte, you can only get it in the following sizes; venti cup (in 24 fluid oz), Grande cup ( in 16 fluid oz), and tall cup( in 12 fluid oz). The amounts in each drink may vary slightly as Starbucks does not use accurate measurements.

Nutritional facts

For many years nutritional experts and people who watch their diet well have been on the front line to call put Starbucks for selling some of the unhealthiest drinks in the country. As much as I agree with them to some extent, I think that if you watch your diet and exercise regularly, the drinks from Starbucks will never be an issue in your book. To give you a perspective of what is in the Cinderella Latte, here is a table showing the approximate amount of everything in it.

Calorie Content 387 Number of calories from fat	387 133
Nutrient content (per Grande cup)	% Daily Value
Total fat 13 g Trans fat 0 g Saturated fat 8 g	17% 0 % 43 %
Total carbohydrates 53 g Sugar 48 g Dietary fiber 0 g	18 %
Proteins 13g	–
Cholesterol 50 mg	16 %
Sodium 225 mg	–
Caffeine 148 mg	–

Caffeine content

Since lattes were first invented in the 1950s, coffee has always been added to them in one form or another, but most baristas around add espresso to their lattes. Compared to other coffee drinks at Starbucks’ such as americanos, the latte has the least amount of caffeine in it. Staying true to this, the Cinderella Latte has just under 150 mg of caffeine in a regular Grande-sized cup. However, this caffeine can be dangerous for some people with dietary constraints, so consult your doctor.

Dairy content

The cinderella latte has a lot of dairy because it is mainly made from milk. Starbucks usually uses half a cup of 2% skimmed milk, reducing the calories in this drink. However, if you choose plant-based milk, there will be no dairy in the latte.

So, what does Starbucks Cinderella Latte taste like?

The Cinderella Latte is among the best-tasting lattes that Starbucks has to offer. It has a unique combination of flavors that works perfectly well to come up with what I believe is the best flavor profile for a latte. When you take the first sip of the drink, the first flavor that hits you is pumpkin spice which has a warm yet spicy flavor. The espresso quickly follows with a subtle bitterness which I find quite pleasing. Finally, the sweetness of the mocha sauce hits you at the very end, just as you swallow the latte.

Ways to Customize Starbucks Cinderella Latte at Starbucks – Starbucks CINDERELLA LATTE variations.

Starbucks gives their customers the freedom to customize their drinks in whichever way. But these are just a few ways you could modify the Cinderella Latte without changing the taste of the drink entirely. First, you could substitute animal milk for plant-based milk, which I recommend choosing almond milk as it does not affect the flavor as much. Secondly, you could choose to have the sugar-free version of the mocha sauce. And finally, you have the freedom over how much espresso they add to your drink.

How to make Starbucks Cinderella Latte at home – Starbucks Cinderella Latte Copycat Recipe

Starbucks Cinderella Latte Copycat Recipe

Kai Jordan

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