The Latter-day Saint’s Guide to Starbucks (UPDATED 11/09/23!)
Those readers who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints know that the Word of Wisdom prohibits alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco, and drinking coffee and tea. For those of you who need something to drink while enjoying your newest book or just need something to help you cool off in the summer or warm up in the winter, here’s an updated list of some great non-coffee drinks to get at Starbucks in the United States since we last wrote about this.
Mint Majesty™
A blend of mint and a pinch of verbena for a caffeine-free herbal tea.
0 calories, 0g sugar, 0g fat (Grande)
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Holiday hot chocolate made with chocolatey mocha sauce, peppermint-flavored syrup, and steamed milk and topped with whipped cream and dark chocolate curls.
440 calories, 56g sugar, 16g fat (Grande)
Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
White chocolate mocha sauce, peppermint-flavored syrup, and steamed milk, topped with whipped cream and dark chocolate curls.
520 calories, 74g sugar, 19g fat (Grande)
Hot Chocolate
Steamed milk with chocolate-flavored syrup. Topped with sweetened whipped cream and a chocolate-flavored drizzle.
370 calories, 37g sugar, 16g fat (Grande)
White Hot Chocolate
Made with white chocolate sauce and steamed milk. Topped with whipped cream.
440 calories, 55g sugar, 19g fat. (Grande)
Caramel Apple Spice
Steamed apple juice with cinnamon syrup, whipped cream, and a caramel sauce drizzle.
380 calories, 70g sugar, 8g fat (Grande)
Steamed Apple Juice
Freshly steamed 100% apple juice (Not from concentrate).
220 calories, 50g sugar, 0g fat (Grande)
Chestnut Praline Crème
Steamed milk and flavors of caramelized chestnuts and spices, topped with whipped cream and spiced praline crumbs.
350 calories, 41g sugar, 15g fat (Grande)
Caramel Brulée Crème
Steamed milk and rich caramel brulée sauce. Topped with whipped cream and caramel brulée topping.
420 calories, 50g sugar, 14g fat (Grande)
Pumpkin Spice Crème
Steamed milk with flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. Then topped with whipped cream.
400 calories, 52g sugar, 15g fat (Grande
Steamed Milk
Steamed 2% soy, almond, or coconut milk
200 calories, 19g sugar, 8g fat (Grande)
Vanilla Crème
Hot frothy vanilla-flavored milk.
350 calories, 43g sugar, 14g fat (Grande)
In addition to the above-listed beverages, Starbucks also has a variety of energy drinks, juices, and lemonades. They also have a selection of milks and waters from regular to sparkling water.
While we didn’t list frappuccinos due to the fact that they are standardly made with coffee, you can order any of them without. Just ask them to leave out the coffee. If coffee is added, it is the mistake of the barista. We reaffirm our advice to always request no coffee to ensure there are no mistakes.