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What Counts as an "Espresso" Drink at Starbucks?

The answer is simple: any beverage built on a shot of espresso. The well-known latte, caramel macchiato, mocha, Americano, and straight espresso all belong to this family.

Starbucks Classic Espresso Beverage Menu

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Starbucks' classic espresso drinks share a unique, rich mouthfeel that carries a captivating elegance and charm.

Handcrafted Espresso

Americano (Hot/Cold)

Simple is delicious. Classic espresso is extracted and blended with water, letting the rich aroma overflow.

Latte (Hot/Cold)

The authentic classic. Steamed milk is slowly poured into freshly extracted espresso and topped with a gentle layer of milk foam, for simple fragrance and purity.

Mocha (Hot/Cold)

Mocha originally referred to a type of coffee bean with a chocolate character. Today this chocolate coffee still delivers pure warmth. Mocha sauce is added to espresso and intertwined with steamed milk for silkiness and richness.

Cappuccino (Hot/Cold)

Steamed milk blends with espresso and is topped with rich, dense milk foam, then finished with a dusting of cinnamon powder or cocoa powder.

A quick reminder: enjoy it soon, before the milk foam dissolves.

Caramel Macchiato (Hot/Cold)

Macchiato means "imprint" in Italian. Steamed milk and flavored syrup come first, then rich espresso is poured in, leaving the distinctive mark that belongs to a macchiato.

Espresso

The essence of Starbucks espresso roast coffee beans. Every sip is rich and overflowing, accompanied by an intense caramel aroma and a multi-layered texture that takes you on a Starbucks coffee journey.

Mocha with an Extra Shot (Hot/Cold)

Extra espresso blended into steamed milk and mocha sauce, creating rich yet balanced flavors that bring wonderful moments to life.

Flat White™

Made with a Starbucks ristretto shot blended with dense milk foam for a richer, sweeter flavor.

Hazelnut Flavored Latte (Hot/Cold)

Hazelnut flavor complements the rich espresso perfectly, blended into steamed milk to bring you a particularly warm, mellow aroma.

Vanilla Flavored Latte (Hot/Cold)

The elegant, sweet vanilla syrup makes espresso romantic, starting a vanilla romance with the latte.

FrontStreet Coffee Recommendation

Every drink above begins with a good espresso shot, and if you want to make them at home, FrontStreet Coffee's Classic Blend is the place to start. Built on the traditional Mamba blend recipe, it is designed specifically for espresso and moka pot use, and its standout strength is crema: even a beginner with a non-professional home machine can pull a dense, fine crema for a latte, cappuccino, or dirty. The cup is mellow and round, an easy pick for newcomers and experienced drinkers alike.

If you would rather chase a cappuccino layered with fruit and florals, FrontStreet Coffee's Strawberry Candy espresso blend is a great choice, delivering notes of berry, rose, raisin, and fruit candy. For a lighter, less bitter coffee, try FrontStreet Coffee's Grana Geisha SOE, a naturally processed, medium-roasted single origin that brings berry, orange, and persimmon into the cup and turns sweet and candy-like once milk is added.