Four pumps may not seem like a lot, but when you look at the calories and sugar levels in each single pump, it's kind of nauseating. Tall drinks come with three, venti hot drinks come with five, venti iced drinks come with six (the Caramel Macchiato is the only exception to this rule, but it makes up for one less pump with the addition of caramel drizzle). Many Starbucks beverages come with standardized amounts of flavor syrups or sauces. Typically, a grande latte or espresso drink comes with four pumps of syrup or sauce. We wake up and instantly need our "coffee." But could satisfying your Starbs cravings be hurting more than your bank account? We look forward to the iconic taste of an iced Caramel Macchiato or a PSL. We all know what our go-to Starbucks drinks are. 1.By adding your email you agree to get updates about Spoon University Healthier It ranks second for giving us our sugar fix without any additional flavor. Classic syrup is Starbucks’ version of simple syrup or liquid sugar and is what all of their shaken teas and iced coffees are sweetened with. Almost everyone I talked to agreed that vanilla is a go-to for their orders because of the familiarity and flavor. If I’m still undecided on which drink to get when I get up to the register, I’ll blurt out 'vanilla latte' just because I know that it’s a good option even if it’s not actually what I want. #SpoonTip: If you’re looking for a ‘ French Vanilla’ flavor at Starbucks, get half vanilla and half hazelnut. Hazelnut syrup is a great addition to a classic latte, and the smell alone is inviting. If you mix it with the right drink, it's a knockout flavor addition. A current partner I asked about the syrup said it tastes like it’s watered down, but that the potential is there. There’s something a little off about the hazelnut flavor that prevents it from ranking higher on this list. Try half peach and half mango black tea if you're feeling adventurous. The fruity taste is subtler, but the sweetness is definitely present. Now available year-round just like mango, Peach Green Tea Lemonade was one of the most popular tea drinks I made countless times at Starbucks. It adds spicy cinnamon and sweet brown sugar notes to your coffee, making it a great year-round flavor. Cinnamon Dolce Natalie RodriguezĪnother great syrup that often gets overlooked is cinnamon dolce. The tropical taste adds something bright and fresh to any shaken iced teas, but the menu most popular mango menu item remains the Mango Black Tea Lemonade. Mango made its year-round debut about two years ago after previously being only a summer addition. You get a nutty, warm flavor added to a classic treat. It stays behind in the pack because it's a little lackluster by itself. One of my favorite drinks I used to make myself when it got cold in the drive-through window was a hot chocolate with toffee nut instead of vanilla. Toffee nut syrup has a great flavor that's rich and buttery, which is a great complement to a warm coffee. But that’s where it stops for most people and though there’s nothing wrong with peppermint, its flavor isn't a winner. In fact, though it isn’t a menu item the rest of the year, you can always get a peppermint mocha if the craving hits. You probably didn't know that peppermint is one of the syrups that's available year-round. However, there’s still a distinct medicinal flavor that lingers with this one. Luckily, last year Starbucks made the decision to get rid of artificial dyes, so this syrup isn’t bright red anymore. Ranking last is raspberry because of the artificial taste it gives your coffee. Maybe a bit too sweet for some people, but if that's the case just ask for less pumps and you can taste the coffee more while still getting to experience some extra flavor. All of these syrups are actually pretty good. To properly rank each flavor by taste, I had to pull some outside opinions to remain unbiased and whether that meant sending out a mass Snapchat, well, that’s my business.įor this test, I ranked the flavored Starbucks syrups that are around all year, which sadly means that pumpkin spice is not included. I really got to know how the syrups tasted and how badly they stained my clothes (raspberry, I’m looking at you) in the year that I worked there. By adding your email you agree to get updates about Spoon University HealthierĪs a former Starbucks Partner, my experience with their syrups is extensive.
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