Starbucks Flat White vs Blonde Flat White: Which one is better?

Starbucks serves various hot coffees, among them Starbucks Flat White and Blonde Flat White. The first time I heard of Blonde Flat White, I was curious about it, since I had already tasted the Flat White. After having the blonde version, I could tell there were major differences between the two in terms of flavours, tastes and ingredients. Continue reading to discover which one is better.

What are the differences between Starbucks Flat White vs Blonde Flat White?

Features	Starbucks Flat White.	Starbucks Blonde Flat White.
Ingredients.	Milk and brewed regular espresso.	Milk and brewed blonde espresso.
Taste Profile.	Creamy, rich, subtly sweet coffee tastes with thick, velvety, balanced flavours.	Sweet, fruity, slightly creamy taste with smooth, velvety, layered flavours.
Caffeine content / Nutritional value.	Caffeine amounts in flat white sizes are; Short and Tall – 130mg and Grande and Venti – 195mg. The calories are as follows; Short – 100, Tall – 170, Grande – 220 and Venti – 290. Nutritional values of a grande flat white are; Calories – 220, calories from fat – 100, total fat – 11g, saturated fat – 7g, trans fat – 0g, cholesterol – 35mg, total carbs – 18g, sodium – 150mg, dietary fibre – 0g, sugars – 17g, protein – 12g, caffeine – 195mg.	Caffeine amounts in blonde flat white are; Short and Tall – 150mg and Grande and Venti – 225mg. The calories are as follows; Short – 110, Tall – 170, Grande – 220 and Venti – 290. Nutritional values of a grande blonde flat white are; Calories – 220, calories from fat – 100, total fat – 11g, saturated fat – 7g, trans fat – 0g, cholesterol – 35mg, sodium – 150mg, total carbs – 18g, dietary fibre – 0g, sugars – 17g, protein – 12g and caffeine – 225mg.
Availability / Accessibility.	Accessible via all Starbucks stores and the Starbucks app.	Available in all Starbucks stores and on the Starbucks app.
Roast Level.	Dark roast.	Light roast.

Starbucks Flat White vs Blonde Flat White – How they compare.

What it’s made of (Ingredients)

Starbucks Flat White is made with regular espresso and milk. Beverage customization is allowed.

Starbucks blonde flat white is made with blonde espresso shots and milk. Also, a customer is allowed to customize this beverage.

In this category, it is a draw since the ingredients used are similar, the only difference is the roast type, which is personal for each individual.

Taste profile.

Starbucks Flat White is creamy and subtly sweet with a robust coffee taste.

Starbucks blonde flat white is sweet, fruity and creamy with balanced notes.

In this category, it is a tie since taste is personal.

Caffeine content/ Nutritional value.

Flat White has caffeine amounts between 130mg and 195mg. The calories range from 110 to 290.

Blonde Flat White has caffeine amounts between 150mg and 225mg. The calories range from 110 to 290.

In this category, blonde flat white wins as it carries more caffeine.

Availability/ Accessibility.

Both beverages are easily available and accessible in all Starbucks stores and on the Starbucks app, therefore, it is a tie in this category.

Roast Level.

Flat White uses dark roast espresso while blonde flat white uses light roast espresso.

In this category, it is also a draw since different people prefer different roasts.

Starbucks Flat White vs Blonde Flat White: A comparison overview.

Starbucks Flat White – Overview.

Flat White is a creamy, sweet and rich beverage made with regular espresso and milk and is available in all Starbucks stores. The drink is sold in four sizes and the caffeine amounts are between 130mg and 195mg.

What I liked;

• The balanced, thick and velvety mouthfeel.

What I didn’t like;

• The slight bitter coffee aftertaste.

Who it’s best suited for;

• Best for anyone that enjoys the bitter coffee taste and loves a rich, thick and creamy finish to their beverage.

Starbucks Blonde Flat White – Overview.

Blonde Flat White is a fruity, sweet and smooth beverage made with blonde espresso and milk. It is sold in 4 sizes in all Starbucks stores and on the Starbucks app. Customization is allowed and the caffeine amounts are from 150mg to 225mg.

What I liked;

• The fruity, sweet and smooth taste.
• The high caffeine amounts.

What I didn’t like;

• The slight acidity of the beverage.

What it’s best suited for;

• Best for beginner coffee drinkers and anyone that enjoys blonde espressos.

Final Verdict: So, which is better? – Starbucks Flat White or Blonde Flat White.

Both coffees are equally delicious. The calories and major nutritional values are the same and they are both easily available. Additionally, both coffees present creamy and rich flavours.

FAQ SECTION.

Is Starbucks Blonde Flat White better than Flat White?

They are equally good as the calories and nutritional values are the same.

Which one tastes better between a Blonde Flat White and a Flat White?

This is subjective. Some enjoy the rich flavours of flat white while others love the fruity taste of blonde flat white.

Which has a better texture between a Flat White and a Blonde Flat White?

This is also personal as different people enjoy different textures.