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How Long is the Shelf Life of Starbucks Drip Coffee? Is Starbucks Fresh Drip Coffee the Same as This Week's Coffee?

Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee

Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). This Week's Coffee is indeed fresh drip coffee. This is because it's made in large quantities each time, with a minimum of several grand worth of coffee. Its shelf life is only one hour (any unsold coffee after one hour will be discarded). Therefore, baristas generally don't prepare it in advance, waiting until customers place their orders.

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Weekly Coffee

This week's coffee is fresh drip coffee. Because we make it in large batches each time, with a minimum of several grande servings. And its shelf life is only one hour (any unsold coffee will be discarded after one hour). Therefore, partners generally don't prepare it in advance and only make it when customers order it. That's why we say it's freshly made. Drip coffee belongs to black coffee. Compared to American coffee, the bitterness is similar, but it's a bit smoother. As for the specific taste, it depends on the variety of coffee beans (almost every week's beans will be different, which is why it's called "Weekly Coffee"). The latest bean is Chitamu. This bean makes coffee that's excellent both hot and cold, wonderfully delightful with a slight fruit flavor. A glass of iced Chitamu coffee on a sunny day is truly wonderful.

It's also called fresh drip coffee because we use different coffee beans each week, hence the name "Weekly Coffee." Customers ask if we've made it because not many people order it, making it easy to waste when prepared.

Coffee Varieties

Drip Coffee

Each day, we select one of our coffee beans to brew fresh, hot coffee. Whether it's our renowned blend coffee, specialty varieties from around the world, or even decaffeinated options, we provide them all for you.

Espresso

This is the essence of coffee, presented in its most concentrated form. Starbucks espresso has a caramel flavor, rich and intense.

Americano

Although called Americano, this beverage—espresso added to hot water—is actually how Europeans enjoy their coffee.

Caffè Latte

A traditional classic—espresso with hot milk, topped with a thin layer of foam. If you want to try more distinctive flavors, add vanilla, caramel, or almond flavored syrup.

Cappuccino

Our skilled coffee baristas pour hand-whipped milk foam into espresso to create this traditional beverage that has been praised through generations.

Mocha

Made with delicious Starbucks® chocolate, espresso, hot milk, and cream, it can withstand any cold weather or lift your spirits.

Caramel Macchiato

Starbucks' original caramel coffee—milk and foam added to espresso and vanilla syrup, topped with a special caramel drizzle, with a sweet and rich flavor.

Iced Coffee

Fresh drip coffee with ice cubes—a cool coffee enjoyment for hot summer days.

Iced Americano

Iced Americano—rich espresso with water and ice cubes. If you want non-traditional iced coffee, you should try this.

Iced Latte

Milk and espresso with ice—enjoy this smooth sensation through a straw.

Iced Mocha

Rich and delicious chocolate syrup, milk, and espresso with ice cubes—both flavorful and refreshing.

Iced Caramel Macchiato

Milk and foam added to espresso, vanilla syrup, and ice cubes, then topped with a special caramel drizzle—this is Starbucks' original iced caramel macchiato.

Frappuccino® Blended Beverages

Coffee Frappuccino®

Sweet and smooth coffee blended with ice and milk—this is the most authentic Starbucks ice-blended beverage.

Mocha Frappuccino®

Professional coffee baristas blend espresso, chocolate, ice, and milk, then serve it to you.

Wild Berry Tea Frappuccino®

If you want a delicious iced drink without coffee, choose the Wild Berry Tea Frappuccino, made from wild berries, fruit juice, and Tazo® tea blended with ice.

Tea Selections

English Breakfast Tea

A blend of black teas from India and Sri Lanka, with a strong and intense flavor—perfect for breakfast time.

Earl Grey Tea

Indian and Sri Lankan black tea infused with Italian bergamot essential oil flavor.

Lemon Green Tea

Chinese green tea blended with mint and lemongrass to soothe your mind and spirit.

Chamomile Tea

Chamomile flowers, blackberry leaves, and rose petals—herbal infusion with soothing properties.

Hibiscus Tea

A blend of tropical hibiscus and other plants with herbal properties.

Peppermint Tea

Northwest spearmint and green peppermint leaves with tarragon—herbal properties tea.

FrontStreet Coffee: A roastery in Guangzhou with a small shop but diverse bean varieties, where you can find both famous and lesser-known beans. They also provide online shop services. https://shop104210103.taobao.com