Starbucks Secret Menu: Honey Green Tea Frappuccino (Ingredients, Taste, Variations, Sizes, Copycat Recipe, Caffeine, Calories & More information)

Ever heard of Starbucks Honey Green Tea Frappuccino and wondered why people love it so much? Well, read on to find out.

My mother kept telling me Starbucks has this fantastic honey green tea, Frappuccino. I was not interested in it until two months ago when she brought me the drink and told me to try it out. It was so sweet that I went to Starbucks the next day and ordered the drink. What I did not know is that you have to follow a specific procedure when ordering. I went home and asked my mom to show me how I could get it. I have been having this drink daily. In this article, I will give you all the information you need about Starbucks honey green tea Frappuccino, so read till the end.

A brief history of Starbucks honey green tea Frappuccino.

This drink is found on Starbucks’ secret menu, which is not their official drink. It was put on Starbucks’ secret menu on 16th June 2015. This is after someone came up with a recipe to customize Starbucks green tea Frappuccino, which they have been selling since 2005. The drink can be drunk hot or iced.

Is Honey Green Tea Frappuccino still available at Starbucks?

Yes, this drink is available at Starbucks. The drink is available throughout the year on Starbucks’ secret menu. To order, you have to follow the recipe from Starbucks’ secret menu website and take the barista through the whole process of making it.

Starbucks Honey Green Tea Frappuccino (Ingredients, Taste, Variations, Sizes, Caffeine, Calories)

Starbucks Honey Green Tea Frappuccino

What’s in a Honey Green Tea Frappuccino – (ingredients)

  • Green tea Frappuccino: this is used as the base of the drink.
  • Honey: When making, you have to blend the ingredients more than once so that they can mix well with the honey.
  • Classic syrup: classic syrup from Starbucks is said to be sweeter than other syrups.

Starbucks Honey Green Tea Frappuccino: Sizes, nutrition, Caffeine & Calories

What sizes are available

The drink is available in tall, Grande, and Venti sizes. When ordering, you must give the correct ingredients proportions according to the size you want.

Nutritional facts

Since the drink is not an official drink from Starbucks, its nutritional facts are unknown. But the base used to make the drinks contain 290-390 calories depending on the size of the drink and whether you add whipped cream. It also contains 48 g of sugar. From these estimates, it is not the healthiest drink you can get, but a treat once in a while is harmless. Sugars can be a big issue for diabetics and people on weight loss diets. The fat content is around 18g, which is also high.

Caffeine information

A tall size contains 50 mg, the Grande contains 75 mg, and the venti has 90 mg of caffeine. These are moderate caffeine levels. The coffee-based drinks go way beyond these figures. This makes this Frappe suitable for a moderate caffeine boost.

So, what does Starbucks Honey Green Tea Frappuccino taste like?

This drink is delightful. When making this drink, they use honey instead of classic syrup, which adds more sweetness. You can pick up earthy green tea notes that blend perfectly with all the ingredients to accentuate the taste.

Ways to Customize Honey Green Tea Frappuccino at Starbucks – Starbucks HONEY GREEN TEA FRAPPUCCINO Variations

If you want to reduce the calorie content in the drink, you can choose not to use whipped cream. Also, to reduce the sugar content, use little whipped cream or just don’t use it.

You can also add honey as a sweetener instead of classic syrup. For the milk, you can opt for plant-based options or nonfat milk.

How to make Starbucks Honey Green Tea Frappuccino at home – Starbucks Honey Green Tea Frappuccino Copycat Recipe

Starbucks Secret Menu: Honey Green Tea Frappuccino

Starbucks Honey Green Tea Frappuccino Copycat Recipe

Kai Jordan
Course Drinks
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • A blender
  • A glass or cup

Ingredients
  

  • Milk
  • Ice
  • Matcha powder
  • Xantham gum

Instructions
 

First, make the base of the drink

  • Pour the milk into a cup or glass
  • Add ice to the cup
  • Add all matcha powder and xantham gum to the cup.
  • Put the cup content into a blender.
  • Blend the ingredients smoothly for at least two minutes.
  • Leave the drink in the blender to make the honey green tea Frappuccino

Then make the drink

  • Add honey to the drink in the blender.
  • Blend the drink more than one time until the honey is thoroughly mixed with the drink
  • Top with whipped cream and honey drizzle.

Notes

  1. When making the drink’s base, green tea Frappuccino, do not quick-blend the ingredients to make it smooth.
  2. Mix the ingredients with honey more than once to mix them thoroughly.

Informative Section

How do you order Honey Green Tea Frappuccino from the Starbucks app?

Log in to the Starbucks app. Choose to order a green tea Frappuccino and then customize it. Change the classic syrup option to honey, and then scroll down to topping and choose whipped cream and honey drizzle.

Does Starbucks have Honey Green Tea Frappuccino all year round?

Yes, the drink is available every day at Starbucks.

Is the Starbucks Honey Green Tea Frappuccino healthy?

Though this drink has health benefits, it contains many calories and sugar.

How much is the Starbucks Honey Green Tea Frappuccino?

The drink costs around $5, which is steep but worth it.

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