Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino (Ingredients, Taste, Variations, Sizes, Copycat Recipe, Caffeine, Calories & More information)

Summer without the Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino is unimaginable. If you crave a cold drink that will give you a nice jolt, walk into a Starbucks and order this drink. 

On a hot summer afternoon in New York, my best friend suggested he take a treat at Starbucks. We drove to a nearby Starbucks, where he ordered two grande servings of the Espresso Frappuccino. Being a strong coffee lover, I immediately fell in love with the drink. I love making copycat drinks; therefore, that evening, I researched everything about the drink, including its copycat recipe. Read on to learn more about the Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino.

Brief History of the drink

Starbucks released the Frappuccino blended beverages for the first time in its stores in 1993. Since then, it has been impossible to survive during summer without these fantastic drinks. Almost 30 years later, people still line up in Starbucks stores during summer to get a sip of the Espresso Frappuccino, a drink that gives you a nice jolt and cools your body down.

Is Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino still available at Starbucks?

Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino is still available at Starbucks. This Frappuccino is available all year round; its name is on the official Starbucks website. Therefore, if you want a drink to help you cold down on a hot summer day, walk into a Starbucks and order this energizing Frappuccino.

Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino – (Ingredients, Taste, Variations, Sizes, Caffeine, Calories)

What’s in a Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino – (ingredients)

The Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino gives you a nice energy boost and lots of sipping joy. Have you ever wondered what makes this drinks its unique taste? If yes, you are in the right place. According to its website, Starbucks lists the ingredients in its Espresso Frappuccino as ice, coffee, brewed espresso, and coffee Frappuccino syrup. Let’s talk about each.

• Ice: It makes this Frappuccino iced and the go-to option at Starbucks on a hot day.
• Milk: It gives the Frappuccino its creamy taste. Starbucks uses whole milk when making the Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino. You can replace the whole milk with non-fat milk if you are on a low-fat diet, plant-based milk (soy, coconut, almond, and oat) if you are on a vegan diet, or 2 percent milk if you want the Frappuccino to be moderately creamy. 
• Coffee Frappuccino Syrup: It gives the Frappuccino its sweet taste and natural flavor. It contains water, sugar, natural flavor, xanthan gum, salt, potassium sorbate, and citric acid. Starbucks uses three shots of the coffee Frappuccino Syrup when preparing a grande serving of the Espresso Frappuccino.
• Coffee: It combines with brewed espresso to give you the nice jolt you get after drinking this one-of-a-kind beverage. 
• Brewed Espresso: It gives the Frappuccino notes of cocoa and toasted nuts. Starbucks uses one shot of brewed espresso when preparing a grande serving of the Espresso Frappuccino.  

Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino: Sizes, nutrition, Caffeine & Calories

What sizes are available?

Starbucks offers the Espresso Frappuccino in three serving options. You can order a tall-12 ounces, grande-16 ounces, or venti-24 ounces serving of this fantastic drink. If you are trying this Frappuccino for the first time, start with the tall (12 ounces) serving. If the drinks taste impresses you, you can order the larger (grande or venti) servings during your next visit to Starbucks.

Nutritional facts 

It is of utmost importance to look into the nutritional value of any food item or beverage before deciding to purchase it. Checking a food or drink’s nutritional value will save you from taking excess sugar, fat, cholesterol, proteins, sodium, or other minerals in the drink. Nutritional information is crucial for people on a diet and everyone.

I am a big fan of the Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino because it is a healthy drink. I will share this beverage’s nutritional value information to assist you in making an informed decision before adding it to your cart.

The Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino is a moderate-calorie drink. A standard serving of this coffee Frappuccino contains 210 calories. Twenty calories are from the 2.5 grams of fat in this beverage. This fat makes up only 3 percent of your daily fat intake requirement. A majority of the calories come from Espresso Frappuccino’s carbohydrate content. It contains 43 grams of carbohydrates which is 16 percent of your daily carbs intake requirement.

This Frappuccino has 5 milligrams of cholesterol which is 2 percent of the daily cholesterol intake requirement. Its 210 milligrams of sodium make up 9 percent of your daily sodium intake requirement. Also, the Frappuccino has 3 grams of protein.

This beverage is a good option if you have an underlying medical condition limiting you from taking beverages high in sugar, fat, calories, protein, or cholesterol. If you want more caffeine in your drink, add the number of espresso shots in the customization tab.

This table is a summary of the nutritional information I have discussed above.

Calorie count	210
Nutrient Content (per standard serving)	Percentage of Daily Value
Total fat (2.5g)   Trans Fat (0 g) Saturated fat (1.5g)	3%   7%
Total carbohydrates (43g)   Sugar (42g) Dietary Fiber (0 g)	16%   – –
Proteins (3 g)	–
Sodium (210 mg)	9%
Cholesterol (5 mg)	2%

Caffeine information

The Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino has a moderate amount of caffeine. A standard serving of the drink contains 155 milligrams of caffeine. This is moderate because an adult’s daily caffeine intake limit is 400 milligrams. Therefore, holding other factors constant (sugar, calories, fat, and cholesterol), you can comfortably drink two and a half grande cups of this drink without exceeding the daily limit.

So, what does a Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino taste like?

The Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino has a more intense coffee flavor making it a perfect option for strong coffee lovers. This is thanks to the coffee and brewed espresso that Starbucks uses when preparing espresso.

Ways to Customize a Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino at Starbucks- Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino Variations

Every ingredient in the Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino is customizable. If you are on a vegan diet, you can switch the whole milk to plant-based milk (soy, coconut, almond, and oat). If you are on a low-fat diet, you can switch the whole milk to low-fat milk.

You can also customize the brewed coffee and coffee in your drink. If you love strong coffee, you can add brewed espresso shots to your drink. You can also choose from the many espresso roast option available.

Also, you can add or reduce the pumps of the coffee or Frappuccino syrup added to your drink to make it stronger or milder.

How to make Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino at home – Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino Copycat Recipe

Informative Section

How do you order a Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino?

If you crave a Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino, visit a Starbucks store and ask the barista to prepare a coffee Frappuccino syrup with milk, brewed espresso, coffee, and ice. Specify the serving size you want-tall, grande or venti.

Is the Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino good 

Yes, the Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino is a good drink. It contains a moderate amount of caffeine. Also, a standard drink serving has low fat and cholesterol.

The only unhealthy thing about this drink is its high sugar content. A standard serving of the Frappuccino contains 42 grams of sugar, which is above the daily sugar intake requirement of 36 grams and 24 grams for men and women, respectively.

However, you can order the tall serving of the drink because it contains a moderate amount of sugar. A tall serving contains 28 grams of sugar, slightly above the sugar intake requirement for women by 4 grams and below the limit for men by 8 grams.

How much is Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino

A standard serving of the Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino costs approximately $3.75.