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Starbucks customers may be surprised to learn that shots, not size determine the amount of espresso in a venti drink. While hot ventis contain two shots of espresso, iced ventis have up to four shots to compensate for dilution from ice. Here's what you need to know.
Understanding Espresso Shots in Starbucks Venti Drinks: How Caffeine Varies by Temperature
In a recent report by Chowhound, Starbucks offers three primary sizes for its espresso-based drinks: tall (12 ounces), grande (16 ounces), and venti (20 to 24 ounces). For those new to Starbucks, it might seem that larger sizes contain more espresso, but shots, not cup size, determine the amount of espresso. Each espresso shot is 1 ounce, smaller than the standard 1½-ounce bar shot. Depending on whether the venti drink is hot or iced, it can contain between two and four shots of espresso.
Espresso boosts caffeine, so understanding how many shots each drink contains helps gauge its strength. A single shot of Starbucks’ Signature Espresso contains around 100 milligrams of caffeine, while a 12-ounce Coke has only 34 milligrams. Three shots may provide sustained energy for a lengthy work shift, but one or two shots might be more suitable for an afternoon pick-me-up.
How Espresso Shot Counts Vary by Drink Type and Temperature at Starbucks
The shot count varies by drink type and temperature. For instance, a hot tall or grande caffe latte has two shots, while a hot venti holds the same. In contrast, the iced venti latte includes a third shot to prevent dilution as the ice melts, which is also why iced drinks come in larger cups to accommodate ice. Flavored lattes, like the caramel macchiato, and seasonal options, like pumpkin spice, follow this pattern: two shots for hot ventis and three for iced ventis.
A flat white is a solid choice for a potent coffee blend of milk and espresso. It contains three shots in a hot venti and four in an iced venti. Meanwhile, the Americano—a milk-free espresso drink—includes four shots in hot and iced ventis, offering a potent, espresso-forward option.
Understanding the shot count in each size and drink type allows customers to customize their caffeine intake. Starbucks fans can also maximize their experience by ordering hacks to get more coffee and flavor, bypassing the need to pay extra for milk. (These details apply to Starbucks locations within the United States.)
