Starbucks Secret Menu: Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino (Taste, Ingredients, Caffeine, Calories, Copycat Recipe & More Information)
Starbucks’ secret menu lists a variety of drinks that we would all love to taste. Among the long list of frappuccinos, we have Starbucks Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino that tastes just as good as it sounds.
Starbucks Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino is one of the most refreshing drinks on the Starbucks Secret Menu. It is made with 4 ingredients blended uniformly to obtain its sweet nature. When I visited Starbucks during my shift break, I encountered this drink and noticed a customer walk out with a beautiful reddish and creamy drink. I immediately bought it and fell in love with it. This article will give you all the information you need to know about the Starbucks Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino.
Table of Contents
A Brief History of the drink
Starbucks released its first Frappuccino that did not contain tea or coffee in 2002. They were known as Frappuccino Crème beverages. Alongside Vanilla Bean was the Berry Swirl Frappuccino. The drink is an advanced version of the Chocolate Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino that has been modified by adding blackberries and blueberries.
Starbucks Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino Overview
What’s in a Starbucks Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino – (ingredients)
What is actually in Starbucks Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino? According to their website, they list the ingredients in their Starbucks Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino as follows: Vanilla Bean Frappuccino made with coconut milk, Blackberries, blueberries, and java chips. It only takes four ingredients to make Starbucks Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino. Let’s elaborate on each one.
- Vanilla Bean Frappuccino made with coconut milk is added to give the drink a slightly nutty and creamy sweetness.
- Blackberries: They give your Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino a tart flavor.
- Blueberries: Blueberries add a sweet and slightly tart undertone flavor to your drink.
- Java chips: They give the drink a chocolate taste.
Starbucks Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino: Sizes, nutrition, Caffeine & Calories
What sizes are available
- Tall 12 fl oz – It is the second smallest size available at Starbucks and the smallest on the regular menu. The tall size is 50% larger than the short and holds 12 ounces. This is the same as 2 cups of a Standard 6-ounce coffee. You can order hot and cold Starbucks Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino in a tall cup.
- Grande 16 fl oz– As the name suggests, ‘grande’ means large in Spanish. However, at Starbucks, grande is a medium option. Each Starbucks grande holds the same volume. It holds 16 ounces for your hot or cold Starbucks Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino. Grande is the best size to order your drink when it is hot.
- Venti cold 24 fl oz, hot 20 fl oz– Venti means 20 in Italian. It holds 20 ounces for your hot Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino and 24 ounces for a cold Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino at Starbucks. The main reason venti hot is smaller than venti-cold is that venti-cold is served with ice. Therefore, you are served the same beverage amount plus room for ice.
Nutritional Facts
| Calories (per 2,000 daily intake) | 240 |
| Nutritional value (16 fl oz) | % daily value |
| Total Fat 4g
Saturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0g | 5%
15% |
| Carbohydrates 36g
Net Carbs 36g Fiber 0g Sugars 52g | 0% |
| Protein 0g | |
| Sodium 210mg | 7% |
| Potassium 0 mg | |
| Calcium 100mg | 9% |
| Iron 0mg | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg |
Caffeine information
Starbucks Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino has approximately 0mg of caffeine. This is mainly because there is no caffeine in the ingredients used to make the drink. Therefore, this makes it a must-try for people who prefer drinks with little or no caffeine. Children can also consume the drink.
So, what does Starbucks Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino taste like?
Starbucks Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino has a sweet, nutty, tart flavor. This flavor is brought about by its perfectly blended ingredients. You can request your barista to increase the concentration of ingredients. For instance, increasing the concentration of Vanilla Bean Frappuccino will give it a nuttier taste.
Ways to Customize a Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino at Starbucks
The following are ways you can customize your Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino at Starbucks:
- Ask for kid temperature– If you don’t want your Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino to be too hot or too cold, you can request your barista to heat it to kid temperature.
- Request your drink to be shaken: You can request your barista to shake your drink for the ingredients to mix properly.
- Ask for light ice with your Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino– This prevents it from being watered down and gives it a tastier flavor.
- Request for the syrup to be added to your drink– It gives it a more sugary taste.
- Add cold foam– It gives your drink a better texture and flavor.
How to make Starbucks Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino at home – Starbucks Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino Copycat Recipe
Starbucks Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino Copycat Recipe
Equipment
- Blender
- 3 Glasses
- 2 cups
Ingredients
- Sweetener
- Coconut milk
- Ice
- Vanilla
- Chocolate syrup
- 1 cup of blueberries
- 1 cup of blackberries
Instructions
- Blend blackberries and blueberries: Add 1 cup of blackberries and 1 cup of blueberries in a blender, let them blend uniformly and pour into a glass jar.
- Blend coconut base milk and vanilla: Add 1 cup to blend until the mixture is smooth and slushy.
- Blend sweetener and ice– Blend your sweetener and ice until it mixes uniformly.
- Serve and garnish: Mix them in a tall glass and drizzle chocolate syrup on top, and your drink is ready to go.
Notes
- Instead of coconut milk, you can use oat milk or almond milk.
- Examples of sweeteners you can use include maple, date syrup, and agave.
- To avoid a watered-down drink, freeze the coconut milk and use liquid and coconut cubes in a ratio of 1:1 during preparation.
Informative Section
How do you order Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino from the Starbucks app?
To order Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino from the Starbucks app, you need to:
- Download the latest Starbucks app if you don’t already have it, and set up your Starbucks Rewards Account.
- Open the app after you are through with the installation.
- Select ‘Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino’ as your order
- Choose your preferred location for pick-up.
- Place your order and wait for it to be delivered to your set location.
Is the Starbucks Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino still available?
Yes, Starbucks Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino is still available.
Does Starbucks have Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino all year round?
Yes, Starbucks has Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino all year round.
Is the Starbucks Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino healthy?
Yes, Starbucks Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino is healthy.
How much is the Starbucks Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino?
Starbucks Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino costs $5.4.
Is Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino from Starbucks Good?
Yes, Starbucks Tropical Berry Swirl Frappuccino is good.
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