The Starbucks cold brews are so popular with coffee lovers globally. Read along to find out, “what is a cold brew at Starbucks” how to order it, and more information.

A cold brew at Starbucks is a specially handcrafted cold coffee drink brewed only with course ground coffee and cold water for 20 hours where time replaces heat to produce a much stronger concentrated coffee brew.

I have always loved my coffee strong and cold, especially on a hot summer day. Stepping inside a Starbucks store and hearing the man in front of me ordering a Starbucks cold-brewed coffee definitely captured my interest. I was like, what the heck is that? Is it even available? I resolved to find out more about the drink, the available options, and how best I could place an order without being confused or confusing the barista. I then decided to write this article to help you navigate your way around this amazing cold drink from Starbucks even as you find out why you should head out and grab yourself a cup. The informative section below will highlight all you need to know about the Starbucks cold brew coffees, how it is made, what it contains, and their nutritional value plus how you can order your drink without stress and more information;

Here is an overview of a few important facts about Starbucks cold brew coffees that you need to know about:

How does Starbucks make its cold brew coffees?

This is the million dollar question I kept asking myself which you may be asking too. Brewed coffees and ice were never magical until Starbucks discovered the magic trick. Starbucks cold brew coffees are handcrafted drinks brewed for 20 hours using coarse ground coffee. Heat is replaced with time to produce a strong-flavored cold coffee concentrate which when combined with water and ice, produces a smooth drink with a rich coffee flavor. It is naturally served unsweetened for best results. Sweetened options and customized flavors are available from Starbucks upon request according to your specific tastes and preferences. Nitro cold brews are good examples of other direct products derived from cold brew coffees made at Starbucks. The brewing method used for Starbucks cold brews produces a more robust caffeine content per cup served in the cold brew coffee drink compared to traditional heat-brewed coffee available in several varieties at Starbucks.

How do you order a cold brew coffee at Starbucks?

Cold-brew coffees are ordered physically at a Starbucks outlet or online via the app or website. Order a cold brew coffee from Starbucks any day by simply asking the barista for basic iced coffee in any of the available cup sizes; tall, grande, venti, or trenta. To order the cold brew coffee at Starbucks online;

• Open the Starbucks website
• Scroll to the menu
• Turn on your location
• Scroll to drinks and select
• Choose Cold coffees from the options
• Select from the cold brew options displayed
• Choose drink size
• Select customizations
• Choose a store near you
• Place your order
• Choose a payment method and pay
• Wait for delivery

What is the nutrition of a Starbucks cold brew?

The official nutritional information according to Starbucks is calculated based on standard recipes and does not change with drink customization except when you change the drink size.

Allergens

Packaged products contain zero allergens but Starbucks cannot guarantee the same for unpackaged products served at their stores as explained on their website. It is a safe drink even for those with allergies.

However, Starbucks insists that customers with allergies should take the necessary precautions and confirm if the drinks have any ingredients they are allergic to before consuming them. The information is readily available on the labels of packaged products or online at Starbucks.com/menu.

Calories

All sizes of Starbucks cold brew coffee drinks whether tall-sized, grande-sized, venti-sized, or trenta-sized, contain 5calories per serving from the official information available on the Starbucks website menu. A tall-sized drink is 12 fl oz, grande 16 fl oz, venti 24 fl oz while the trenta-sized cup is 30 fl oz. The recommended standard intake of calories by nutritionists is 2000 calories per day which also varies from person to person based on individual needs.

Caffeine content

A tall drink size contains 155 mg of caffeine. A grande-sized drink contains 205 mg of caffeine while venti contains a whopping 310 mg of caffeine with trenta closing the caffeine count at a stunning 360 mg of caffeine per serving.

Fats, sugars, and dietary fibers

All drink sizes contain 0 g of fat but adding milk will change this. The original cold brew drink contains no saturated or trans-fat based on available information from Starbucks. To further add to that, it has no protein and dietary fiber or sugars. This sugarless characteristic makes it the perfect go-to drink if you are trying to cut down on the sugar intake in your diet but desire a relaxing caffeine fix to kick start or fuel your day.

Cholesterol Information

Cholesterol has always been a major unhealthy lifestyle contributor to watch out for according to nutritionists and health practitioners. Starbucks cold brews contain zero cholesterol which is completely good news. The absence of cholesterol makes the drink a healthy option for those with health conditions that can be triggered or aggravated by cholesterol. This drink provides a safe bet for them.

Sodium

The amount of sodium in the diet increases as the cup size gets bigger. A tall drink contains 10 mg of sodium equivalent to 0% while grande contains 15 mg at 1%. Venti and trenta take the count a notch hire with venti at 20 mg and 1% and trenta at 25 mg and still 1% per serving. The sodium content in the drink is safe and negligible but may need you to take note, especially if you have health-related problems that make sodium a problem when in your diet.

Final thoughts

The Starbucks cold brewed coffees are ideal for a good caffeine fix. They are perfect on a hot day when you need a stronger tasting coffee drink without worrying about sugar in your diet.

FAQ SECTION

In this section, I will answer more questions about the cold brew coffee at Starbucks to give you a much deeper understanding about the products that the informative section covered generally or missed out.

Can I get nitro cold brew Starbucks drink in a venti size?

No. The nitro cold brew drink is only available in tall and grande sizes at Starbucks. Ordering a venti size will end in disappointment because it is simply not available.

Is there more caffeine in cold brew or nitro cold brew?

Yes! The Starbucks nitro cold brew packs more caffeine per cup size serving than the traditional iced cold brew. There are various flavors of the Starbucks nitro cold brew drink with varying caffeine levels.

How many cold brews does Starbucks have?

There are 6 available cold brews from the Starbucks menu named as follows;

1. Chocolate Cream Cold Brew
2. Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew
3. Starbucks Reserve® Cold Brew
4. Starbucks® Cold Brew Coffee
5. Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
6. Starbucks® Cold Brew Coffee with Milk