A Breakdown Of Starbucks’ Iced Coffee Types

Starbucks’ iced coffee, essentially the chilled version of their standard brewed coffee, is brewed hot and then poured over ice for a stronger flavor.

Made with medium-roast coffee, the only other variation of this classic beverage on the menu is iced coffee with milk. However, it can be customized with flavored syrup.

Starbucks’ iced espresso drinks form the majority of their cold beverage offerings, all starting with fresh espresso shots pulled into a cup filled with ice.

From the basic iced espresso to variants like the iced caramel macchiato, these drinks can be customized with various ingredients, like milk, syrups, and additional flavorings.

Introduced around 2015, Starbucks’ cold brew is brewed entirely in cold water. It takes approximately 20 hours to steep and offers a more mellow and citrusy flavor.

Starbucks serves its cold brew over ice and with various ingredients like vanilla syrup and chocolate-flavored cream, providing around nine options on its cold brew menu.

After introducing cold brew, Starbucks launched nitro cold brew, infused with nitrogen to create a creamy head and smooth consistency, resembling a tap beer.

The limited nitro cold brew options include a regular and upscale reserve version, both served without syrup or add-ons, as well as flavored choices like cinnamon caramel cream.