Best Starbucks Choices For Winter
Oh I've been watching the little signs in the Starbucks I frequent announcing that the Pumpkin Spice Latte is back! And I waited for the first truly cold day to arrive, and like clockwork, I ordered a Pumpkin Spice Latte (nonfat milk, no whip). Had absolutely no idea what the calories were, but it didn't matter because at that moment I was celebrating my favorite season of all - fall.
But now that we are well into October, we all need a reality check. What exactly are the calories in those mesmerizing pumpkin spice lattes? What are our best choices in hot, winter drinks at Starbucks? Let's have a look shall we?
Drinks with around 200 calories or less!
Caffe Mocha
With steamed milk and mocha syrup
(Ordered with nonfat milk and no whipped cream)
Grande size = 220 calories, 2 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 42 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 14 g protein, and 35% Daily Value for calcium
Tall size = 170 calories, 1.5 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 33 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 11 g protein, and 30% Daily Value for calcium
Cinnamon Spice Mocha
With espresso, steamed milk, bittersweet mocha syrup, cinnamon syrup, and a dash of cinnamon
(Ordered with nonfat milk and no whipped cream)
Tall size = 170 calories, .5 g fat, 32 g carbohydrate, <1 g fiber, 11 g protein, and 30% Daily Value for calcium
Vanilla Latte
With espresso, steamed milk, vanilla syrup
(Ordered with nonfat milk)
Grande size= 230 calories, 0 g fat, 42 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 14 g protein, and 40% Daily Value for calcium
Tall size = 170 calories, 0 g fat, 31 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 11 g protein, and 30% Daily Value for calcium
Pumpkin Spice Latte
With pumpkin and holiday spice flavors, espresso, steamed milk
(Ordered with nonfat milk and no whipped cream)
Tall size = 210 calories, 0 g fat, 40 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 12 g protein, and 35% Daily Value for calcium
Caffe Latte
With espresso and steamed milk
(Ordered with nonfat milk)
Grande size = 160 Calories, 0 g fat, 24 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 16 g protein, and 45% Daily Value for calcium
Tall size = 120 calories, 0 g fat, 18 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 12 g protein, and 35% Daily Value for calcium
One drink you won't see on this list...
It's the White Chocolate Mocha and I'm in mourning too... I haven't had these in a while but I still remember them fondly. Maybe they'll come up with sugar-free white chocolate syrup, who knows. Even with no whipped cream and nonfat milk a Grande adds up to 340 calories and a Tall adds up to 260. Still... this is a HUGE improvement over the Regular White Chocolate Mocha (with whole milk and whipped cream), which totals 510 calories and 24 grams of fat (16 grams saturated fat) for a Grande.
Fall Tips For Calorie Watchers
* Switch to "Sugar-Free Syrup" in your drinks. Each pump of this syrup adds ZERO calories. If you order it instead of the regular flavored syrup it will save you 20 calories per pump! If you order it instead of the mocha syrup, it will save you 25 calories per pump!
* If you absolutely LOVE whipped cream with your hot coffee drinks, I have two words for you: "LIGHT WHIP". Just say those two words when you order your drink and most of the time this will get you about half the regular amount of whipped cream, which for a Grande size drink will save you about 65 calories and 6 grams of fat.
* Keep it simple. The good old Caffe Latte with simply espresso and steamed milk is the lowest of the low with 120 calories in a tall size. It also has the most calcium, since it makes up with milk what it loses in syrups.
~~Elaine
Related Topics: The Buzz on Coffee, Cut the Coffee Calories
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But now that we are well into October, we all need a reality check. What exactly are the calories in those mesmerizing pumpkin spice lattes? What are our best choices in hot, winter drinks at Starbucks? Let's have a look shall we?
Drinks with around 200 calories or less!
Caffe Mocha
With steamed milk and mocha syrup
(Ordered with nonfat milk and no whipped cream)
Grande size = 220 calories, 2 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 42 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 14 g protein, and 35% Daily Value for calcium
Tall size = 170 calories, 1.5 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 33 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 11 g protein, and 30% Daily Value for calcium
Cinnamon Spice Mocha
With espresso, steamed milk, bittersweet mocha syrup, cinnamon syrup, and a dash of cinnamon
(Ordered with nonfat milk and no whipped cream)
Tall size = 170 calories, .5 g fat, 32 g carbohydrate, <1 g fiber, 11 g protein, and 30% Daily Value for calcium
Vanilla Latte
With espresso, steamed milk, vanilla syrup
(Ordered with nonfat milk)
Grande size= 230 calories, 0 g fat, 42 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 14 g protein, and 40% Daily Value for calcium
Tall size = 170 calories, 0 g fat, 31 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 11 g protein, and 30% Daily Value for calcium
Pumpkin Spice Latte
With pumpkin and holiday spice flavors, espresso, steamed milk
(Ordered with nonfat milk and no whipped cream)
Tall size = 210 calories, 0 g fat, 40 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 12 g protein, and 35% Daily Value for calcium
Caffe Latte
With espresso and steamed milk
(Ordered with nonfat milk)
Grande size = 160 Calories, 0 g fat, 24 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 16 g protein, and 45% Daily Value for calcium
Tall size = 120 calories, 0 g fat, 18 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 12 g protein, and 35% Daily Value for calcium
One drink you won't see on this list...
It's the White Chocolate Mocha and I'm in mourning too... I haven't had these in a while but I still remember them fondly. Maybe they'll come up with sugar-free white chocolate syrup, who knows. Even with no whipped cream and nonfat milk a Grande adds up to 340 calories and a Tall adds up to 260. Still... this is a HUGE improvement over the Regular White Chocolate Mocha (with whole milk and whipped cream), which totals 510 calories and 24 grams of fat (16 grams saturated fat) for a Grande.
Fall Tips For Calorie Watchers
* Switch to "Sugar-Free Syrup" in your drinks. Each pump of this syrup adds ZERO calories. If you order it instead of the regular flavored syrup it will save you 20 calories per pump! If you order it instead of the mocha syrup, it will save you 25 calories per pump!
* If you absolutely LOVE whipped cream with your hot coffee drinks, I have two words for you: "LIGHT WHIP". Just say those two words when you order your drink and most of the time this will get you about half the regular amount of whipped cream, which for a Grande size drink will save you about 65 calories and 6 grams of fat.
* Keep it simple. The good old Caffe Latte with simply espresso and steamed milk is the lowest of the low with 120 calories in a tall size. It also has the most calcium, since it makes up with milk what it loses in syrups.
~~Elaine
Related Topics: The Buzz on Coffee, Cut the Coffee Calories
Technorati Tags: starbucks, winter, pumpkinspicelatte, 100calories, coffee, espresso
58 Comments:
Although I love my coffee, I can't see spending more than $1.50 for one cup of it. I never go to Starbucks (unless someone else is buying or I have a coupon)as I find the coffee too expensive and not really that special. You have to stop and think to of all the artificial ingredients they use to make these specialty coffees, many if not all of which are in powder form, then mixed with hot water. Of all the coffee I have tried, the best cup of coffee is one made by A&W. It is a special roast made exclusively for A&W restuarants and made the old fashioned natural way. I like it with two creams (the real stuff - not the non-fat whitners made with latex paint chemicals)and two packets of Equal or Splenda (not Saccharine)as I am diabeteic and have to watch my sugar intake. I liked Tim Horton's until I tried A&W's coffee which is 10 times better in my opinion, and very inexpensive. It only costs you 25 cents for a refill (which they give to charity). I suppose if Tim's and Starbucks only charged 25 cents for refills I would drink coffee there on occasion, but I have tried their specialty coffees in the past, and the higher price and thought of all those articial chemicals make me shy away from them.
I love my latte in the morning..as I roast my own beans, ordering the green beans and roasting to my satisfaction(usually dark). I use 2% milk, steam it, and splenda for sweetener. It is simple, and no artificial ingredients. Takes a few minutes..and I feel the cost is less than a 1/3 of Starbucks.
I totally agree with the last writer Starbucks is over rated and to me their coffee doesn't taste all good for the price you pay. For the few times, because I didn't have choice at the time,I went to StarBucks for a cup of regular coffee without all the garbage they add - it was way over priced for what I got. Sat down at one of the tables and drank the terrible bitter tasting coffee and watch the people and over heard some conversations and Starbucks seemed to me to be more of a status thing and meeting area with alot of their customers.
Then I guess this article wasn't written for any of you, was it? Seriously, why did you even bother reading it if you aren't a Starbucks' customer?
I used to say I would never go to Starbuck's and pay the price, but I am a fan now that I tried a Chai Tea Latte! My daughter told me to try it - it tastes like Thanksgiving in a cup, and she is right! There is a certain kind of comfort that comes from drinking it that reminds you of family gatherings, and good memories. I will definitely go again and again. And yes, it may be a social thing, but what better place to go! Thanks for the article. I may give one of the coffee drinks a try - I do not like coffee in general, but the Chai Tea Latte is my favorite!
I'm always interested in knowing what is in the food I eat or drink.
The nutrition information you've printed here is interesting and not surprising. I'm wondering, though, how you got the data. Did you use software, pencil and paper, or laboratory analysis? Did you use the actual 'recipes' or a best estimate of the amounts? Or does Starbucks publish the information? Thanks.
I am a Starbucks employee and I can tell the last writer doesn't have a clue about what they speak. First off, Starbucks does not use in any form, any artificial ingredients to make "specialty coffees" and we sell no products to our consumers that are in powder form and mixed with water. Our coffees come in whole bean and are ground daily for brewing. In addition, Starbucks charges .50 for a refill. The cost of a grande drip coffee is $1.80. Do your homework, or at least be knowledgeable on a subject before you make comments.
Starbucks has a website that details nutritional information of all its beverages in all sizes.
It is suprising that STARBUCKS has been is so successful and continues to be so, especially since their coffee, in general, is so average to inferior,and is noticeably more expenseive than most other brands,including indigenous brands in many towns.Recognising all the above, I have avoided STARBUCKS for years, especiall after having spent months of my professional life travelling to the Seattle area, where there are much better "coffee houses" than STARBUCKS -- ask a local!!
I believe the person who reaving about the starbucks pumpkin latte did not ask for opionions especially the I hate starbucks, it's to expensive, and it's not all that folks. It certainly just appeared that this fan of starbucks was just letting us in on a good thing, or what was thought of as a good thing, not a poll on how much starbucks is liked or not. To each his/her own.. I will have to go to starbucks and try one it's sounds GREAT!!!
i have been to starbucks 3 or 4 times in my life. what a silly place. they did for coffee what mcdonalds did for hamburgers. poor silly americans they only know how to drink coffee with plastic flavours
All you coffee lovers should drink your coffee at home and save BUCKS! I buy my coffee from Costco - their Kirkland Columbian Supreme - and it is supreme! $7.00 for a 3 Ib can!
I buy my milk from Stop and Shop - they have a fat free and a 2% fat milk by Hood dairies called "Calorie Countdown" with only 3 grams of sugar per 8 oz - instead of 12 grams with regular milk (and more with Skim Plus!) I am diabetic and enjoy this good tasting milk with less sugar . . .
Since when does Equal & Splenda fall into the catagory of Non-Artificial chemical? Best way to have your coffee is with Soy creamer (vanilla flavor) no sugar needed, thank you.
I've tried Starbucks coffee once and that was more than enough for me. Took a few sips, enough to pacify my friend that insisted I go there with her. The folks at the tables were very flamboyant and idiotic and the coffee? Well, it's just way over-rated. I'll stick with Folger's...brewed in my own coffee pot right here at home. Much better flavor and price!! I've heard that Starbuck's wouldn't even send coffee to our troops in Iraq -- just another good reason not to frequent a place like that.
I am a Starbucks lover. Years ago I started off with their Grande Cappuccino - wonderful! In the summers I switch to Iced Lattes. I have now discovered Cafe' Miso (with soy milk)- even more wonderful! When I want a brewed cup of Verona - like the employee said all of $1.80. Starbucks doesn't 'break the bank' & it's excellent quality. I'm worth it!
I actually just tried the Starbucks Pumpkin spice frappucino a couple of weeks ago, and thought it was pretty good. Then, last week my husband came home last week and told me about story he'd heard about them. We are military, and he heard through the grapevine that a group of soldiers deployed to the Middle East contacted Starbucks to try and get some coffee shipped to them there. They were told that they would not ship to them because "We do not support this War or ANYONE in it...". Needless to say, I will not being frequenting this establishment or buying any of their products anywhere from now on. And the military family is like a small town, good news travels fast, but bad news travels at the speed of light. So I bet that many others will be doing the same as me.
Regarding the previous comment about Starbucks, I have heard this silly story so often I had to look it up. It is an urban legend, check it out here for Starbucks comments as well as an email from Howard C. Wright Sgt USMC who's initial email started this stupid rumor: http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/starbucks.asp
I am not a Starbucks share holder nor a pro-military type ... just someone who cannot bear to see these silly legends perpetuated by people who will not take a moment to check the validity before perpetuating them.
I love everything that Starbucks has. I wish one was closer to my beach home, so I would never have to make coffee. The Pumpkin Latte is superb. Just wait until Christmas and try the Peppermint!
Their new maple macchiatto is divine!
I live in New England where Dunkin Donuts is HUGE...about 10 years ago, I was on a trip and tried Starbucks for the first time...hated it...tried it again and I loved it. Can't beat the price for the quality. It is strong (hence the "bitter" flavor some complain about)and there was a study done (in 2005 I think) that people who drink Starbucks drink less coffee than those DD drinkers...
but this article is not about that...I tried the Pumkin-spice latte (non fat/no whip) and I am in love! It is very yummy!!! I never drink flavored coffee...but this has me on a kick, especially for the calories and in the cold weather! I also add cinnamon to my regular coffee now for a kick :-D
I like the pumpkin spice latte with soy milk since I am lactose intolerant. I found out that the real calories come from all those lovely little treats that they have to entice us, like a pumpkin scone. Those are what really pack the calories. I rationalize it by walking a mile each way to downtown, and I hope that I break even calorie-wise.
This is in regards to my comment about the so called 'urban legend'. There are many instances where these types of things occur, Target did this here locally where I live. So I doubt it's not too far fetched to be true. There are also lots of anti war protesters where I live, and not to mention people like the Dixie Chicks Suck, who feel the need to do these types of political statements. So excuse me if I do believe these things happen, because they do practically every day. And for you to act like I'm stupid or something for believing it is a little presumptious on your part. I also find it funny that you add, "...I'm not a Starbucks shareholder...". Makes me wonder if you are.
I am very surprised how most people continue to purchase a high-priced coffee; even at most retail outlets is still expensive. A few years back, I had purchase a Caffe Latte at Starbucks in an airport and I became really sick, either the milk used was outdated or the coffee itself was overheated or reheated. Symptoms were like hot stomach with a burning sensations and have not purchased anymore ever since.
Just read the link you provided at snopes.com and it all sounds very technically correct. And while they may have sent SGT Wright their 'official' policies, doesn't mean that their 'unofficial' policies aren't exactly what you say is urban legend. I found a lot of what you say is disproving, is really just legal double talk and cover up. And I'd like to know if their partners(employees) had donated any BEFORE the rumor. Also, just because there are no emails to prove the response existed, doesn't mean it didn't happen. And they don't directly refute the rumor either, which you'd think if the 'rumor' so offended them as they are trying to appear that they would do so directly. And some of the things that are also listed, like the $130 for 3 cases of water to the rescue workers, they admit is true, but are quick to put it off on just one 'employee'. As if that employee didn't represent Starbucks, but then use the same strategy when it makes them look good. Usually, where there's smoke there's fire and I still believe that this is probably true, especially after reading the last paragraph. I wonder what the implication of her writing 'enlisted support' between her name is?
Anonymous, that logic follows the oft-adopted, never accurate maxim that if something is repeated enough it becomes fact.
The question isn't whether some employees may individually feel that way; the question is whether that is an official corporate policy, and it is not.
However, many continue to claim that it is, or it 'might' be, because someone said it once and therefore, it must be true.
I'll stick to my double-cupped Venti drip, which to me is as close to heaven as I can get for half the cost of a latte, none of the calories and all of the goodness.
My coffee doesn't have to taste like something other than coffee -- I take it straight.
When the company has more stores than there is 7-11's and only has two roasting plants you can't expect premium coffee. By time you get Starbucks coffee it's at least two months old. Old coffee is bitter, that's why they sell all those sweet flavored drinks. They don't even use the same quality of bean they once used. If you want really good coffee find a local roaster, their all over the country.
It really is good coffee...I just don't think it's worth the price...about as expensive a habit as cigarettes!!
I think some of you are missing the point of the article. Yes it is highlighting Starbucks coffee, but the basic point of the article is discussing nutritional information on coffee drinks. Whether you get your coffee at Starbucks or at your favorite local coffee house, knowing the basic nutritional information of the drink you consume may help you better understand your weight fluctuations in the fall and winter months. Check out "Fall Tips for Calorie Watchers" and try to use this information at any coffee shop you frequent.
I personally LOVE Starbucks just "plain" coffee. Also love the pumpkinspice. But if I want a good cup of coffee at a cheap price..I go to McDonalds.
Thank you very much for the nutrition infomation on this!!!
I am a Starbucks addict; I go through the drive thru every morning for my quad grande non-fat toffee nut latte. This time of the year is even better b/c the pumpkin spice is my all-time favorite.
I won't claim that Starbucks is the "best" coffee in the world (how would I know?) but, in my opinion, it's the best available for me. I'll continue to go there daily for my $5 latte. For me, it's well worth it... maybe even the best part of my day.
(I love the fact that we, as Americans, can all voice our opinions here, and elsewhere, but seriously..... if you are going to make negative, false comments about "anything or anyone", you really should do your research first.)
Starbucks seems to have a lot of attention on opinion,and they would have a better chance of more buisiness if they had free dsl internet,afterall they charge more then enough for there coffee drinks,and charge for dsl service,they should at least reward there customers with free dsl internet,and would have more new customers that would more than pay for whatever it cost them to pay for a dsl public contract,however smart management does not always go with money hungry buisiness people,its time for starbucks to step up to the plate and hit a homerun for there customers,and give back with some free dsl interenet.
Starbucks is great, every now and then. I love that Starbucks posts all their nutritional information on their website. For people with special dietary needs, this is great. The Starbucks, near me, also offers soy and organic milk. I love their hot chocolate, it's my favorite! Do I think it's a little pricey for a beverage? Absolutley, but then I remembmer that my husband spends $4.00 for a beer, at a bar, so I don't feel bad for spending $3.00 for a drink every so often.
I do love Starbucks lattes but only treat myself once in a while.
Re: the Mc Donald's comment- they have excellent coffee. They serve 'Seattle's Best' coffee which is now owned by Starbucks.The roasting of the coffee is lighter than Starbucks.
to respond to a previous poster:
I am a proud partner for starbucks. i also had a friend serving the US Air Force in Iraq for a year. I read the flyer that my own company, a corporation the supposedly bends over backwards in the ways of customer service, would not send coffee to a unit of marines serving overseas. I passed it around, and we all came to a decision...if corporate wouldnt do it, then we would. we all get a pound of coffee a week for free, so we gathered our markouts, and wrote my friend and his compatriots letters about the coffees and lent words of support.
simply because the corporation does not feel like it wants to get involved in a controversial action as the wars in the middle east, does not mean that we, the individual partners that make up Starbucks, dont care. im glad that this topic was brought up.
I was really excited to see that the Pumpkin Spice Lattes were written about. They really are as good as they sound! We also just released our Maple Lattes and Macchiatos, with the real flavor of maple syrup. Make sure you ask for the lattes with nonfat and without whip, as they typically get whipped cream.
Good heavens! How do you suppose that Starbucks manages to not only stay in business but continue to expand, given all the people who claim not to go there? Also interesting to note, it's hard to find one of their outlets that doesn't sport a line of happy customers.
I, for one, am happy to go there now and again. Their coffees suit me quite well. For those who think that there are other, less expensive options that are superior to SB, you should still be grateful to SB. They raised the standard for all coffee providers. It was not so long ago that fast food coffee was basically undrinkable. You don't think McDonald's suddenly decided to move to premium coffee out of the blue, do you?
And no, I don't work for Starbucks or own their stock (darn that last part). I'm just a fan of their products who doesn't whine about spending a few bucks for an occasional treat.
Methinks some people could use a refresher on the Sour Grapes fable.
Maybe I should buy more Starbucks...I don't support the war either but I do value the freedoms they are supposed to be fighting for... so bring on the coffee what ever your choice and bring on the freedom to say what you think about any of it. By the way I didn't like Dixie Chick either until I heard about their integrity and moral stance....I think that I will run right out and buy a bunch of CD's
Funny how an article about lower calorie options has started such a fun conversation.
For all of you who don't like Starbucks, due to something that they may or may not have done. Do you shop at Target? Target openly admits that they do not support any military cause. Including the Marines collecting toys for Christmas outside of their stores. Talk about anti-American.
I happend to agree with a lot of the comments. Here is mine! I cannot tolerate the strong flavor of Starbucks coffee either, after drinking it my mouth tastes like I had mud. Whenever anyone wants to treat me to a good cup of coffee I tell them make it "Dunking Donut's" coffee and their crusty bagel. I don't need a status symbol to enjoy my coffee.
Regarding Target, that's yet another urban legend:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/target.asp
I am certain the writer of this article is truly pleased at the response in answering the comment about the pumpkin drink. I personally am putting the trial taste of this drink on my addenda. I am quite amused, so many of you are so critical of an opinion. Everyone has different tastes and I find it quite refreshing to find many also share my love for this season. Cheers to my fellow coffee drinkers and poo on you negatives who gripe about anything set before you. If Starbucks were so very bad why are they such a booming business.
To the writer again Thank you for a nice and informing article
i think people should not always drag the war into every situation possible!! come on its coffee we are talking about not who supports the war and who doesnt. i am a starbucks customer and i love their coffee will have to give the pumpkin spice latte a try.
Target is very open about what charities they do and do not support. It is not an "urban legend". You cannot believe everything that you read on the internet. Contact Target yourself.
iIf you want GREAT coffee, live in the Jacksonville, Fl. area, and NOT a fan of Starbucks, try a new place.
DS Kennedy Coffee Roasters on San Jose Blvd(Loop shopping Ctr) has really fabulous drinks & prices!!
Hi, have just read some of yur interesting comments. I have just spent two months in the USA on holiday with my son and his girlfriend and we frequented Starbucks on a daily basis...especially for the Chai Tea Latte(my absolute favourite!)which I had for the first time. It was so exciting to find a new Starbucks at every turn. I live in the Middle East and most of the Starbucks here do not serve Chai Tea Latte....is there a reason for this? So I was very disappointed not to be able to enjoy it here. I did, however, have my first taste of the Pumpkin Spice Latte yesterday and am hooked....it is not Chai Tea but for me an excellent substitute. I am not a big coffee drinker but find that Starbucks offers a variety of other drinks as well....so there must be something for everybody. Thanks Starbucks!!!
As for the cost..
1. it is not that expensive for a coffee compared to other stores: McDonald's 12-ounce coffee costs $1.19 while Dunkin's small 10-ounce coffee costs $1.46 and Starbucks' small 12-ounce runs $1.58.
2. Everything is generally cheaper if you make it at home. I can grill a steak at home a lot cheaper than I can buy it at Outback ... so why is it still in business?
3. For people who meet, talk, study, etc. there the cost includes the ability to use the store.
4. as far as the more expensive lattes, etc. you have to consider the cost of the machines and having all the various ingredients, and the staff to make it. Why do people spend $8 on a martini at a bar when they can make it at home for $2?
As for flavor...
It's a personal preference. If you don't like it, don't drink it. They do have a lighter roast in the mornings too. I don't like the bitter after-taste of Sam Adams beer, so I drink something else. I don't say - wow that's horribe, i can't believe you pay $7 for a six-pack of that stuff when i can get bud for $5.
http://www.starbucks.com/retail/nutrition_info.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1
for all nutrition info
CALORIE SAVER!!! Try a misto (aka cafe au lait)
with sugar-free vanilla syrup... taste jsut like the latte, but slightly less milk means skimping on calories not on taste.... i think a grande comes out to about only 90 calories!
I used to brew Starbucks at home. Loved it. But no longer do for quite some time, Starbucks has too much caffeine in it for me. I usually buy Seattles's Best and mix with a decaf blend making it half and half. I have been recently sprinkling cinnamon into the grinds. Makes a wonderful cup of coffe with evaporated milk and one splenda.
Caribou Coffee is the only way to go! Way better than Starbucks.
just to clear up a few things, starbucks does not use powder for their drinks...unless youve worked there, dont spout out information you know nothing about. they are made with quality ingredients that are always fresh daily.
the reason a lot of you do not like starbucks coffee and think it is too strong is because most of you probably make it wrong. americans are used to watering down their coffee much more than it is intended to be. look at the italians drinking their espresso "ristretto"--double the strength of espresso.
you can drink many things from starbucks, such as americanos, regular coffee, lattes and so on that do not have a lot of calories in them. you are getting the calories when you add the sugar...and thats what flavored syrups are (not powder).
starbucks is a great company which is why it is rated so high. they help the troops, charities, etc. if you are in school, adopting, and so on they will aid you in any way they can. they are great to their employees which is why it is rated number one in fortune magazine for places to work at.
and talking about charity--
starbucks is the number one buyer of fair trade coffee in the world. they also have specialty blends that rotate every cycle that come from very poor parts of the world. they increase the price on them and give the proceeds back to the communities that created the coffee beans.
and about the seattles best being a better coffee...its the same company as starbucks. again-get educated before you comment.
talk about crap coffee--all starbucks employees do many taste tests. one of those tests are blind and they usually compare it to a foldgers blend. hands down, foldgers is watery, weak, and bitter. it tastes like a dirty ash tray. i havent met an employee that thought foldgers was better when the starbucks was hand pressed.
and about the troops--
we send coffee to the troops monthly. we have bags in the back of the store where we collect pounds of it and then ship it out to different military bases. all of the local starbucks i know do.
starbucks is also very involved with their communities. starbucks is a company whos focus is on people and coffee. if you havent had that experience, maybe you need to examine yourself.
you can make your drinks cheaper at home, but isnt it the same as going out to dinner? i can make my pasta just as well and much cheaper at my house. its about the experience and about good quality coffee.
all in all,
until you have researched what the company is all about, dont knock it and post comments that are unresearched and ridiculous.
Starbucks grows their beans in carefully chosen regions around the world, producing a fresh, full-flavored product. If you choose to only spend $1.50 on your cup of joe, then you must be purchasing it from your local gas station, whereas powder and hot water concoctions create your "coffee." Every batch of Starbucks coffee, brewed fresh every hour, is ground whole beans and brewed with 3x filtered tap water. You may want to stop and think about if you know what you are talking about, not what you are drinking.
My best friend is a Starbucks employee and loves working there. She gets a pound of free coffee a week, a discount on all products in the stores, a partnership card which allows her discounts at any Starbucks location, and she also has full benefits.
Starbucks coffee is expensive for many GOOD reasons, including the fact that they pay their coffee growers in Latin America enough money to support their homes and families. Not to mention they're giving American workers a decent wage and benefits.
For all that I'll gladly pay $4.35 for a Venti skim pumpkin spice.
I have been working at starbucks since july and have had to take a starbucks experience class as an employee. one thing i've learned about our coffee beans is that the quality of beans we use makes our coffee so special. the better quality, the more you're going to pay. haven't you heard 'you get what you pay for'?
I haven't been to Starbucks in quite awhile. Someone tell me...are they offering any Organic coffee?
I LOVE Starbucks. I always get the same thing--Tall Cafe' Mocha with skim milk--no whipped cream. My sister--who does not like coffee--also likes the Cafe' Mochas. They are sort of like a chocolate flavored coffee. It IS expensive though and since I do not live close to A STARBUCKS(about 30 minutes away for me)--when I do head to the big city (Pittsburgh that is) I do like to have one. I think of it as a low calorie dessert!
I cannot believe you people have nothing better to do than gripe and whine about coffee, when there are so many more important "issues" in the world to worry about. All the whiners can stay home and make their own coffee; who cares anyway (besides Starbucks, obviously) where or how they drink their coffee?
As for me personally, I think Starbucks is way overpriced, too; but I LOVE their Caramel Macchiata, and I buy one to two per week, especially in the winter time. Truthfully, it's NOT going to break me.
And don't we spend money on OTHER foolishness, besides high-priced coffee?
Oh, and for all you Dixie Chick and anti-war haters, please remember that NOT supporting wars is not the same as being anti-American. Being against the war (any way) should be viewed as being FOR peace, and who can argue with that? But I'll bet some of you will!
Have a good day, and enjoy your coffee!!
Two points i would like to add:
1. Starbucks recently released "skinny latte's" consisting of non-fat milk, sugar-free syrup, and no whip cream. Calories for each one are as follows, tall is 90 calories, grande is 120 calories, venti is 160 calories.
2. The following nutritional value is incorrect: "Cinnamon Spice Mocha
With espresso, steamed milk, bittersweet mocha syrup, cinnamon syrup, and a dash of cinnamon
(Ordered with nonfat milk and no whipped cream)
Tall size = 170 calories, .5 g fat, 32 g carbohydrate, <1 g fiber, 11 g protein, and 30% Daily Value for calcium." A tall cinnamon spice would be 210 calories and 47 carbohydrates. The cinnamon syrup adds sugar and calories.
In respone to the question about organic coffee sales, Starbucks offers 2 organic blends: Serena Organic and Shade grown mexico coffees
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