Starbucks Gingerbread Latte
170 mg
in a Grande (16 fl. oz) serving.
Based on FDA’s 400 mg daily limit for adults, the caffeine level is,
Medium
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The Starbucks Gingerbread Latte is a festive, seasonal beverage that captures the essence of the holiday season in a cup. This delightful drink combines Starbucks' signature espresso with steamed milk and flavors of gingerbread, topped off with whipped cream and ground nutmeg for an extra touch of warmth.
This latte is typically available during the winter months as part of Starbucks' holiday menu. It's perfect for those chilly days when you need something to warm you up from the inside out. The blend of spicy gingerbread flavor with smooth coffee creates a comforting balance that will make your taste buds sing Christmas carols!
The Starbucks Gingerbread Latte is available in these sizes,
| Size | fl. oz | Caffeine (mg) | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short | 8 | 85 | 160 |
| Tall | 12 | 85 | 230 |
| Grande | 16 | 170 | 310 |
| Venti | 20 | 170 | 380 |
Is it High in Caffeine?
According to the FDA’s daily caffeine limit of 400 mg for adults, the caffeine level in Starbucks Gingerbread Latte is considered Medium.
It contains 170 mg caffeine in a Grande serving, which equals to 10.6 mg of caffeine per fl. oz.
The table below compares Starbucks Gingerbread Latte against other popular caffeinated drinks.
| Drink Name | Serving Size | Caffeine Amount | Caffeine / fl. oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Gingerbread Latte | Grande (16 fl. oz) | 170 mg | 10.6 |
| McDonald’s Americano | Medium (16 fl. oz) | 142 mg | 8.9 |
| Red Bull Original | 1 can (8.4 fl. oz) | 80 mg | 9.5 |
| Monster Energy Original | 1 can (16 fl. oz) | 160 mg | 10 |
| Coke Original | 1 can (12 fl. oz) | 34 mg | 2.8 |
| Pepsi Classic | 1 can (12 fl. oz) | 38 mg | 3.2 |
Is it high in sugar?
The Starbucks Gingerbread Latte contains g sugar in a Grande serving(16 fl. oz, which equals to teaspoons of sugar.
The table below compares Starbucks Gingerbread Latte against other popular drinks.
| Drink Name | Serving Size | Sugar | Sugar (Teaspoon) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Gingerbread Latte | 1 can ( fl. oz) | g | |
| McDonald’s Caramel Frappe | Medium (16 fl. oz) | 62 g | 15.5 |
| Red Bull Original | 1 can (8.4 fl. oz) | 27 g | 7 |
| Monster Energy Original | 1 can (16 fl. oz) | 28 g | 7 |
| Coke Original | 1 can (12 fl. oz) | 65 g | 16.3 |
| Pepsi Classic | 1 can (12 fl. oz) | 41 g | 10.3 |
Ingredients List
Milk, Brewed Espresso, Gingerbread Flavored Syrup [Water, Sugar, Natural Flavor, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative)], Whipped Cream [Cream (Cream, Mono And Diglycerides, Carrageenan), Vanilla Syrup (Sugar, Water, Natural Flavors, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid)], Pumpkin Spice Topping [Cinnamon, Ginger, Nutmeg, And Cloves]Sources and References
- Starbucks Gingerbread Latte. Retrieved December 25, 2023, from https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/417/hot/nutrition/