What are Starbucks refreshers made of? (Is there caffeine in Starbucks Refreshers + more FAQS)

Among the most mouth-watering drinks at Starbucks are their refreshers. Have you ever thought, “what are Starbucks refreshers made of?’. Stick to the end to find out.

Starbucks refreshers are customarily made of real fruit juice and green coffee extract. Depending on a customer’s preference, additional flavors can be added to other refreshers. Usually, when I am at work, I love to spend my afternoons having a cold drink to cool off my body, as it is always a little too hot.

However, since I order my drinks from Starbucks, I don’t particularly appreciate having the same drink for a long time. I decided to order a refresher as a coworker recommended it, and let me say that I have been ordering different types of Starbucks refreshers every afternoon. Are you wondering what these drinks are made of? Do not worry; I will mention other refreshers you can find at Starbucks and what is inside them.

What is in a Starbucks refresher?

Other Starbucks refreshers contain other ingredients depending on how they are prepared. You will also see that these drinks come in different colors: some are pink, purple, green, and even blue. They also possess’ different flavors, such as mango and blackberries, giving refresher lovers a wide variety to choose from. Some of the refreshers available at Starbucks are;

Dragon drink

This Dragon drink is among the Starbucks refreshers that are popular at the store, as Starbucks refresher lovers order them. The dragon drink contains 130 calories when served in a Grande size. The drink is usually prepared at Starbucks by mixing a mango dragon fruit refresher base, coconut milk, and freeze-dried dragon fruit pieces.

Ice is also added to this drink to make it perfectly cold. There are no allergens in the dragon fruit drink, making it suitable for anyone. The dragon drink contains three grams of fat, zero cholesterol, 65 milligrams of sodium, 26 grams of carbohydrates, one gram of protein, and 45 milligrams of caffeine.

Mango dragon fruit

The mango dragon fruit refresher from Starbucks is usually prepared by mixing ice, freeze-dried dragon fruit pieces, and a mango dragon fruit refresher base. The mango dragon fruit refresher base used in preparing this drink is a blend of water, sugars, natural flavors, citric acid, natural green coffee flavor, and a rebaudioside-A. When served in a Grande size, the mango dragon fruit contains 90 calories, 15 milligrams of sodium, 22 grams of carbohydrates, and 45 milligrams of caffeine. The drink, however, includes zero fats, protein, and cholesterol.

Mango Dragon fruit Lemonade

Another famous refresher from Starbucks is this mango dragon fruit lemonade, and I highly recommend you try it out soon if you haven’t tasted it yet. The mango dragon fruit lemonade is typically prepared at Starbucks by mixing freeze-dried dragon fruit pieces, lemonade, ice, and mango dragon fruit refresher base. It also contains no allergens and has a total of 160 calories, 45 milligrams of caffeine, and 43 grams of carbohydrates when served in a Grande size. This drink does not contain any cholesterol, protein, or fat.

Paradise Drink

If you love pineapples and passion, the paradise drink is the most suitable drink for you, as it is always prepared perfectly with these fruits. The paradise drink comes in yellowish and is usually ready at Starbucks by mixing ice, freeze-dried pineapple, coconut milk, and pineapple passion fruit refresher base.

When this drink is served in a Grande size, it contains 140 calories, 2.5 grams of fat, 65 milligrams of sodium, 27 grams of carbohydrates, one gram of protein, and 45 milligrams of caffeine. The paradise drink contains zero cholesterol.

Strawberry Acai Lemonade

The Strawberry acai lemonade drink is another interesting refresher from Starbucks that contains 140 calories, 15 milligrams of sodium, 35 grams of carbohydrates, and 45 milligrams of caffeine when served in a Grande. The strawberry acai lemonade refresher, however, contains zero fat and cholesterol. Starbucks makes this delicious drink by mixing strawberry acai base, lemonade, freeze-dried strawberries, and ice. No allergens are found in this drink, and it comes in pinkish.

Pineapple Passion Fruit

The pineapple passion fruit available at Starbucks is prepared by mixing freeze-dried pineapple, pineapple passion fruit refresher base, and ice. This drink contains one hundred calories, 23 grams of carbohydrates, 15 milligrams of sodium, and 45 milligrams of caffeine. The pineapple passion fruit contains zero protein, cholesterol, and fat.

Pineapple Passion Fruit Lemonade

The pineapple passion fruit lemonade available at Starbucks contains 140 calories, 15 milligrams of sodium, 35 grams of carbohydrates, and 45 milligrams of caffeine. This drink has no fat, cholesterol, or protein, making it relatively healthy. Starbucks prepares the pineapple passion fruit lemonade by mixing lemonade, ice, and pineapple passion fruit refresher base.

Pink Drink

This famous Starbucks refresher is prepared by mixing freeze-dried strawberries, coconut milk, ice, and strawberry acai base. This drink contains 140 calories, 65 milligrams of sodium, 28 grams of carbohydrates, one gram of protein, 2.5 grams, and 45 milligrams of caffeine. It does not, however, contain any cholesterol.

Strawberry Acai

Starbucks prepares its strawberry acai refresher by mixing ice, freeze-dried strawberries, and strawberry acai base. This drink contains 45 milligrams of caffeine, 23 grams of carbohydrates, 15 milligrams of sodium, and 90 calories. It contains zero protein, cholesterol, and fat.

How many kinds of refreshers are there at Starbucks?

Although there are many kinds of refreshers, including the secret menu ones, Starbucks has currently listed nine drinks as their refreshers on their menu. These refreshers are the strawberry acai, pink drink, pineapple passion fruit lemonade, pineapple passion fruit, strawberry acai lemonade, paradise drink, mango dragon lemonade, mango dragon fruit, and dragon drink.

How can I make a Starbucks refresher at home?

You can make your refresher at home by following simple procedures. In the case of the pineapple passion fruit refresher, all you will need is a sliced pineapple, passion fruit juice, pineapple juice, green tea, and white grape juice. To make this fantastic refresher, you first need to brew your green tea and leave it to cool; blend your pineapple passion fruit syrup, grape juice, and green tea.

Transfer your mixture into a clean glass and add ice cubes on top to make your refresher cold. You can also make the rest of the refreshers at home using the different ingredients required, using the same procedure I have used for the pineapple passion fruit refresher.

FAQ Section

What does Starbucks use for its refreshers?

Starbucks usually uses natural fruit, ice, and green coffee extract to prepare their refreshers.

Are refreshers from Starbucks healthy?

Starbucks refreshers are healthy, containing very few calories and other beneficial nutrients.

Do Starbucks’s refreshers have caffeine?

Yes, all the refreshers available at Starbucks have caffeinated content.

Can you get a Starbucks refresher without caffeine?

No, all Starbucks refreshers contain caffeine in them.