Most Starbucks customers are looking for caffeine before work to get through the day. But Starbucks is not just a caffeine shop; they are a coffee shop. Luckily for the non-caffeine drinking customers, they offer some decaffeinated beverages too.

Starbucks does not sell decaf cold brew in their coffee shops. While their decaf menu has many options for customers, cold brew is not one of them. In fact, Starbucks cold brew has about 205 mg of caffeine, so definitely not the drink if you are trying to cut back.

The good news is that there are plenty of other decaf drinks at Starbucks. Let’s dive into the options!

Best Decaf Iced Coffee at Starbucks

The best decaf iced coffee is ultimately a personal choice. What do you like and dislike? The good news is that almost every iced coffee on the menu at Starbucks can be made decaffeinated. But not cold brew.

Here’s a list of all the iced coffee options Starbucks can make decaffeinated

These drinks are specifically made when ordered. This allows for customization, like a decaf option, to be more readily available. Cold brew and brewed iced coffee are made in large batches by the baristas. This limits customization options as they are made with caffeinated beans only.

Does Starbucks Have Decaf Coffee?

Starbucks does have decaf coffee options. These options do not include brewed iced coffee because that is made in large batches.

Any of the espresso drinks at Starbucks can be ordered as decaf. The beans they use for these are already decaffeinated. It is important when you are ordering to expressly say you want the drink decaf.

Starbucks also has a range of decaffeination that you can order. If you are looking for a slight energy buzz, you can order ½ decaf and ½ caffeinated drink. The full line of partial decaffeination is ½, ⅓, ⅔, or fully decaf.

Is There Caffeine in Starbucks Decaf Coffee?

There is no coffee-based drink that comes fully decaffeinated at Starbucks. This is because decaffeination still leaves about 3% of the caffeine in the beans.

The decaffeination process also changes the flavor of the coffee slightly. However, it is barely noticeable to consumers. The type of coffee bean has more of an impact on flavor than caffeination.

In reality, the amount of caffeine in decaffeinated drinks is severely less. It will not have that big of an impact on your energy levels. Here’s a breakdown of the amount of caffeine in each size Starbucks offers.

• Short – 15mg
• Tall – 20mg (120mg regularly)
• Grande – 25mg (165mg regularly)
• Venti – 30mg (235mg regularly)

Starbucks does offer Trenta sizes for decaf coffee or short sizes for regular coffee.

Non-Coffee Decaf Drinks at Starbucks

Even though they are a coffee shop, Starbucks has plenty of non-coffee beverage offerings. Most of these drinks are decaf but make sure to double-check before purchasing.

The range of non-coffee decaf drinks includes fruit juices, teas, and milk drinks. But be careful; some teas (like green tea) contain caffeine.

Fruit Juices

• Steamed apple juice
• Lemonade
• Strawberry Lemonade

This is not a comprehensive list of the juices Starbucks offers. Along with the ones on their menu, they also offer pre-bottled blends in their stores. Refreshers contain caffeine.

Teas

• Peach tranquility tea
• Mint majesty tea
• (White) hot chocolate

These teas are decaffeinated. Some teas on the Starbucks menu will not be decaf. However, these teas are made only with herbs that do not naturally contain caffeine.

Milk Drinks

• Vanilla bean frappuccino
• Strawberry Créme frappuccino

Frappuccinos are milk-based drinks that do not contain coffee. Similar to fruit juices, they contain zero caffeine. None of their ingredients naturally produce the chemical.

Final Thoughts

Unfortunately, Starbucks does not sell decaf cold brew in their stores. The cold brew is made in large batches in the morning. There simply isn’t enough demand for decaf cold brew to make a decaf batch.

However, there are plenty of other decaffeinated beverages to choose from. These range from iced coffees and espressos to non-coffee drinks entirely. Any espresso that Starbucks offers can be made decaf. You can even have it partially decaf and partially caffeinated if you want.

If you are craving decaf cold brew, Starbucks sells them separately. You can buy them on the Starbucks website, or they are commonly found in grocery stores and gas stations.