A Frappuccino has become synonymous with Starbucks, and that’s probably because the brand has a trademark on the term Frappuccino. You can find frappes at McDonald’s or Tim Horton’s, while Dunkin’ may offer Iced Cappuccinos. But if you’re craving for a Frappuccino, there’s only one place to go – SBUX.
What is a Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino?
The Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino is a frozen blended coffee drink. Like all Starbucks Frappuccinos, the Caramel Frappuccino is made by blending caramel syrup with Starbucks’ Frappuccino Roast, milk, and ice, resulting in a refreshing and chunky beverage. It is then topped with a swirl of whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra touch of sweetness.
Starbucks describes this drink as follows:
“Caramel syrup meets coffee, milk, and ice for a rendezvous in the blender, while whipped cream and buttery caramel sauce layer the love on top.”
Read on to find out how much caffeine the Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino contains.
How much caffeine is in a Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino?
A Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino contains:
- Tall: 60mg caffeine
- Grande: 90mg caffeine
- Venti: 120mg caffeine
How many calories are in a Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino?
A Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino contains:
- Tall: 260 calories, 37g sugar, 11g fat
- Grande: 380 calories, 54g sugar, 16g fat
- Venti: 470 calories, 72g sugar, 17g fat
How much does the Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino cost?
The average price of a tall Caramel Frappuccino from Starbucks is $6.23. In San Antonio, a tall Caramel Frappuccino costs $6.23, while in Los Angeles, the same size is priced at approximately $6.95.
What are the ingredients in the Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino?
The ingredients listed on the Starbucks website include:
- Milk
- Coffee Frappuccino Syrup [Sugar, Water, Natural Flavor, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid]
- Whipped Cream [Cream (Cream, Mono and Diglycerides, Carrageenan), Vanilla Syrup (Sugar, Water, Natural Flavors, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid)]
- Coffee
- Caramel Syrup [Sugar, Water, Natural Flavor, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate]
- Caramel Sauce [Sugar, Corn Syrup, Butter (Cream (Milk), Salt), Water, Heavy Cream, Nonfat Dry Milk, Natural Flavors, Salt, Mono & Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Sulfites]
- Ice
How many pumps of caramel are in a Caramel Frappuccino?
A 12-ounce tall Caramel Frappuccino has three pumps of Frappuccino Roast (the coffee base for all Frappuccinos), three pumps of caramel syrup, ice, whole milk, whipped cream, and a caramel drizzle.
What does a Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino taste like?
The Caramel Frappuccino is one of Starbucks’ classic offerings and it’s available year-round. True to its name, the Caramel Frappuccino has a pronounced caramel flavor. CheatSheet describes it as “the perfect blend of sweet and salty,” thanks to the combination of sweet Frappuccino Roast syrup and salty caramel syrup.
However, many find it to be quite sweet, with a taste-test by Eat This, Not That! concluding that the drink might be too sugary for those who prefer a stronger coffee flavor.
What’s the difference between the Caramel Frappuccino and the Ultra Caramel Frappuccino from Starbucks?
If you’re a fan of Caramel Frappuccinos, you’ll probably enjoy the Ultra Caramel Frappuccino, which was introduced by Starbucks in 2018. It has layers of dark caramel coffee Frappuccino, dark caramel sauce, and whipped cream. The whipped cream is infused with dark caramel, Chocolate Cookie Crumble Crème Frappuccino, and cold brew, creating a richer and creamier experience.
Elite Daily describes the Ultra Caramel Frappuccino as “10 times creamier” with a more intense flavor than the original. However, it has slightly less caffeine, with a grande Ultra Caramel Frappuccino containing 10 milligrams less caffeine than the original version.
So the main difference between the two drinks is that the Ultra drink is creamier and has less caffeine than the original Caramel Frappuccino.
SBUX Customer Reviews for the Caramel Frappuccino
edwardsfamily30813
The Best Caramel Frappuccino Ever
This place is a jewel. I had the best Caramel Frappuccino here and I am not kidding. Drop in and see how they measure up with other Starbuck locations.
riorinaldi
A wonderful caramel frappuccino
Caramel frappuccino at starbuck is a fantastic beverage one when we really need to drink!! The taste is so great, and the whip cream absolutelly yummy mixed caramel sauce. Totally love caramel frapp!!!!
Judith G
Order the caramel frappuccino. It’s OUTSTANDING.
I go every other day or two for a caramel frappuccino, I LOVE THEM and I love the service at this location. Great people, friendly, helpful and FAST. Now all I need is one with stevia in it as I’m addicted to the fabulous drink.
Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino in a Nutshell
The Caramel Frappuccino is one of the most popular drinks at Starbucks. The drink usually costs $6 to $7. A tall Caramel Frappuccino has 60mg caffeine while it’s biggest size – a venti – has 120mg of caffeine. If you are concerned about the amount of caffeine in this drink, ask for a decaf Caramel Frappuccino or even a Caramel Crème Frappuccino which is Starbuck’s line of non-caffeinated frappuccinos.