Starbucks Secret Menu: Honeycomb Frappuccino (ingredients, taste, variations, sizes, copycat recipe, caffeine, calories, and more information)

If you love honey’s natural sweetness and distinct flavor, you’ll be obsessed with the Starbucks Honeycomb Frappuccino.

The Starbucks Honeycomb Frappuccino is a secret menu with the crème-based White Mocha Frappuccino as the base drink and honey packets. I often think of honey as a sweetener, so when my boyfriend introduced me to this frappuccino, I felt nauseated at the thought of how sugary the frappuccino would be. However, after trying it, I was pleasantly surprised by how well-balanced and perfectly sweet the frappuccino is.

Keep reading to learn about this frappuccino’s ingredients, nutritional values, caffeine levels, and how to prepare it in your kitchen.

A brief history of the drink

The Starbucks Honeycomb Frappuccino was created by two Starbucks baristas who are also friends, Arghavan and Jacob M, in 2016. The duo shared the recipe with Starbucks, and we learned about it the same year. The base beverage of this frappuccino and honey packets was also introduced in 2016.

Is Honeycomb Frappuccino still available at Starbucks?

Yes, this frappuccino is available in all Starbucks shops and can be ordered from the Starbucks official website and app. Fortunately, all the constituents of this frappuccino are in-stock at Starbucks all year round, so you can enjoy it whenever you want.

Starbucks Honeycomb Frappuccino (ingredients, taste, variations, sizes, caffeine, and calories)

What’s in a Honeycomb Frappuccino? – (Ingredients)

The ingredients in Starbucks Honeycomb Frappuccino are;

White Chocolate Crème Frappuccino: This is the base of the Honeycomb Frappuccino and is prepared with whole milk, ice, crème frappuccino syrup, white chocolate mocha sauce, and whipped cream.

Honey Packets: Honey packets are added to sweeten the frappuccino and add honey flavors. Starbucks honey packets are made with pure honey and without any additives.

Starbucks Honeycomb Frappuccino: Sizes, nutrition, caffeine, and calories

What sizes are available?

The Starbucks Honeycomb Frappuccino is available in three sizes; tall (12fl oz.), Grande (16fl oz.), and venti (24fl oz.). Grande is the top-seller among all the sizes, and primarily those that enjoy the sugary and sweet nature of this frappuccino go for the venti size. If you’re getting this frappuccino to simply taste it, go for the tall size.

Nutritional facts

Looking at the calories, fats, sugar, and cholesterol, this frappuccino is within the advised daily limit; therefore, it’s a healthy drink. However, once you over-indulge, you need to consume more of these nutrients and go past the safe limit risking health issues in the long term. That’s why moderation is crucial. The table below has summarized the dietary values of the standard Honeycomb Frappuccino;

Calories	250
Nutritional values (per 12fl oz.)	% Daily Value
Total fat 13g	17%
Saturated fat 8g	40%
Trans fat 0mg	–
Sugars 31g	–
Proteins 5g	–
Total carbs 31g	11%
Cholesterol 35mg	12%
Sodium 190mg	8%
Dietary fiber 0g	–

Caffeine information

The Starbucks Honeycomb Frappuccino is caffeine-free as it uses a crème frappuccino as the base drink, and no coffee is added. Starbucks crème frappuccino syrup is a caffeine-free version of the coffee frappuccino syrup. Note that this frappuccino’s caffeine “status” can change depending on the customizations made, for instance, if a customer asks for espresso shots to be added.

So, what does Starbucks Honeycomb Frappuccino taste like?

Starbucks Honeycomb Frappuccino is sweet, buttery, smooth, and delicious with light chocolate and honey flavors. The buttery and smooth feel of this frappuccino and its chocolate flavor is thanks to the base frappuccino. The sweetness and honey flavors are from the honey packets added.

Ways to customize Honeycomb Frappuccino at Starbucks –Starbucks Honeycomb Frappuccino variations

Typically, whole milk is used in this frappuccino, but you can ask the barista for your preferred milk.

The number of white chocolate mocha sauce pumps and honey packets used can be customized to suit how sweet you want the frappuccino and how intense you want the flavors.

The whipped cream to top the frappuccino can also be modified to your liking.

How to make Starbucks Honeycomb Frappuccino at home – Starbucks Honeycomb Frappuccino copycat recipe

INFORMATIVE SECTION

How do you order Honeycomb Frappuccino from the Starbucks app?

Order a White Chocolate Crème Frappuccino as you usually would, and in the customization section under “Sweeteners,” select “Add Honey” in the “Sweetener packets” section and choose the number of honey packets you want, then place your order.

Does Starbucks have Honeycomb Frappuccino all year round?

Yes, this frappuccino is sold throughout the year since all the ingredients are available all year round.

Is the Starbucks Honeycomb Frappuccino healthy?

This isn’t the healthiest frappuccino at Starbucks due to the high sugar and fat levels, but occasional consumption is fine.

How much is the Starbucks Honeycomb Frappuccino?

The Grande size is around $4.25 -$4.75, depending on your location and the specific modifications made.