If you are a lover of the vanilla bean Frappuccino but are tired of it and want to spice things up, then try the Starbucks love bean Frappuccino. Read on to find out more about this drink.

I love my drinks with a rich taste of vanilla. So, anything with vanilla bean powder or syrup goes well with me. However, the love bean Frappuccino was a new and exciting discovery. This is because this drink has a rich, vanilla taste with hints of raspberry. I love vanilla, but a drink with vanilla and other flavors just caught my heart. This secret menu item at Starbucks is my favorite drink, and I even learned how to make it at home. In this post, we share a simple recipe and much more, so keep up.

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A brief history of the drink

The love bean Frappuccino is mainly made of vanilla bean Frappuccino and raspberry syrup. Vanilla bean Frappuccino, the base drink of this beverage, was introduced at Starbucks in 1995. Since then, this drink has been customized into several variations and is a base drink of over ten secret menu items. On the other hand, the raspberry syrup added to this drink was introduced at the coffee chain in the early 1990s.

Starbucks love bean Frappuccino overview

What’s in a Starbucks love bean Frappuccino – (ingredients)

According to Starbucks’ secret menu website, this drink is simply a blend of raspberry syrup and vanilla bean Frappuccino topped with chocolate curls and whipped cream.

Raspberry syrup – twists the taste of the vanilla bean Frappuccino, giving the love bean Frappuccino hints of raspberry.
Chocolate curls – enhance the flavor and taste of this drink.
Whipped cream – the whipped cream used as a topping in this drink is infused with raspberry to enhance the flavor of this drink.
Ice – gives this drink refreshing and excellent properties.
Vanilla bean powder – provides this drink with a rich vanilla taste.
Milk – gives this drink a creamy texture.
Crème Frappuccino syrup – Starbucks uses this Frappuccino syrup in all its Frappuccino drinks to give them their unique identity.

Starbucks love bean Frappuccino: Sizes, nutrition, caffeine & Calories

What sizes are available?

This drink is available in three sizes; a tall, grande, and a venti. It is important to note that the nutritional value of these drinks depends on the size you order. Therefore, it is recommended to start with a tall if you have never had this drink before.

Nutritional facts

Since Starbucks has not availed the nutritional information of the love bean Frappuccino, the nutritional facts mentioned here are estimates calculated using the ingredients used to prepare it.

Calories per 2000 daily intake	360
Nutritional Value	Daily Value
Total carbohydrates 53 grams Sugars 52 grams	19%
Total fat 16 grams Saturated fat 10 grams	21% 50%
Cholesterol 50mg	17%
Sodium 250 mg	11%
Protein 5mg

Caffeine information

This drink has no caffeine content in it. This is because the ingredients used to make it have no caffeine. However, you can increase its caffeine content by adding espresso shots to it. Please note that a shot of espresso will add a whopping 75mg of caffeine to this drink.

So, what does Starbucks’ love bean Frappuccino taste like?

A blend of vanilla and raspberry! The love bean Frappuccino has a rich, vanilla taste with subtle hints of raspberry. These two blend perfectly well, giving this drink some unique sweetness.

Ways to customize a love bean Frappuccino at Starbucks

You can ditch dairy milk and opt for plant-based milk to reduce this drink’s calorie and carb content. Additionally, you can ask your barista to add espresso shots to your drink if you want a caffeine fix. Lastly, Starbucks allows you to customize this drink by adding the sweeteners of your choice to it.

How to make Starbucks love bean Frappuccino at home – Starbucks Caffe Misto Copycat Recipe

Starbucks secret menu: Love bean Frappuccino

Starbucks Caffe Misto Copycat Recipe

Kai Jordan

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Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Equipment

Blender
Glass

Ingredients

Raspberry syrup
Vanilla bean ice cream
Whipped cream
Milk
Ice
Sweetener
Vanilla extract

Instructions

Blend the vanilla bean ice cream, sweetener, milk, and vanilla extract in a blend until the mixture achieves a smooth consistency.
Pour the mixture into a glass over ice.
Add raspberry syrup to the glass and stir.
Garnish your drink with whipped cream, and enjoy.

Notes

You can use the milk of your choice while preparing this drink.

You can also make your raspberry syrup at home or purchase it at any grocery or online store.

Informative Section

How do you order love bean Frappuccino from the Starbucks app?

To order this drink, simply order the vanilla bean Frappuccino and customize it by adding raspberry syrup and topping it with chocolate curls and whipped cream infused with raspberry syrup.

Is the Starbucks love bean Frappuccino still available?

Yes, it is.

Does Starbucks have love bean Frappuccino all year round?

Yes, this drink is available all year round, as its ingredients are readily available.

Is the Starbucks love bean Frappuccino healthy?

No, Frappuccinos are not a healthy option as they tend to have high calorie and cholesterol content.

How much is the Starbucks love bean Frappuccino?

Starbucks baristas will determine the price of this drink depending on how you customize it.

Is Starbucks love bean Frappuccino good?