Your drink is handcrafted when you order it. That means that the barista has made it specifically for you, using fresh ingredients and personalized instructions. The barista handcrafts your drink by adding your chosen ingredients, then pouring them in a specific way to make sure they come out right every time.
The process starts with your order. If you’re not sure what you want, ask the barista for help! They have lots of experience working with different types of drinks, so they can walk you through their favorites or suggest something new for you if it’s your first time there. You can also look at our menu or check out our website for some ideas on what might be good for you!
What Is A Handcrafted Drink At Starbucks?
A handcrafted drink at Starbucks is a drink that’s made using fresh ingredients, and it’s also made with care by the barista who’s preparing it. The process of making a handcrafted drink starts when the barista takes a sip of water and then takes a second to smell the coffee beans he or she is about to grind. Then, they put those beans into their grinder, which is equipped with an extra-fine burr grinder to ensure that every bean is ground exactly right.
After that step, it’s time for steaming! The barista pours boiling water directly over those freshly ground beans, letting them steep for just under two minutes before removing them from heat and letting them rest for another minute before adding any milk (if applicable).
The final step is adding all of the ingredients—milk or not—and mixing it all together until it tastes just right!
Are all drinks at Starbucks handcrafted?
Yes, all drinks at Starbucks are handcrafted!
We’re so glad you asked! We take great pride in our coffee and tea, and we make sure that every cup of coffee or tea you order is made with care by a barista who cares about the quality of their work.
And because we want to make sure that every customer gets the best possible experience, our baristas are trained in coffee and tea preparation, how to make latte art, and how to use the Clover® brewing system.
How do you make a handcrafted drink at Starbucks?
- Pick your favorite flavor of tea or coffee and then choose the milk and sweetener you like best!
- Use one of our handcrafted recipes to get started, or create your own recipe.
- Add any extra ingredients you want, such as milk foam or whipped cream, or garnish with cinnamon sticks and chocolate shavings!
What are some of the most popular handcrafted drinks at Starbucks?
Here’s a list of some of the most popular handcrafted drinks by Starbucks:
The Classic Frappuccino – This is one of the most well-known drink at Starbucks. It’s a combination of coffee and milk that comes in different flavors and is topped with whipped cream and chocolate syrup.
The Caramel Macchiato – This is another one of those drinks that’s popular because it’s delicious! It contains espresso mixed with milk, caramel syrup, and whipped cream on top. You can also get this one iced if you prefer something cold instead of hot.
The Cinnamon Dolce Latte – This latte has been around since 2001 but it’s still going strong today! It has espresso mixed with cinnamon dolce syrup topped with whipped cream and cinnamon sprinkles on top – yum!
What is the difference between Starbucks’ handcrafted drinks and their pre-made drinks?
Starbucks’ handcrafted drinks and their pre-made drinks are both delicious, but there are some differences in the way they’re made.
First, when you order a handcrafted drink, you can customize it to your liking. For example, if you want extra foam in your latte or less ice in your iced coffee, all you have to do is ask! And if you’re feeling indecisive? No problem—you can get one of the many seasonal specials that change every few weeks.
You might also notice that a handcrafted drink is always made with fresh milk and real fruit juice. These drinks are made fresh every time they’re ordered—sometimes they even come out faster than pre-made ones!
How many calories are in a handcrafted drink at Starbucks?
Starbucks has a range of handcrafted drinks that contain between 100 and 280 calories. The most popular Starbucks drink is the Caramel Macchiato, which contains 180 calories. Other popular drinks include the Pumpkin Spice Latte (170 calories), the Cinnamon Dolce Latte (180 calories), and the Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (200 calories).
FAQ’s
Starbucks handcrafted drinks are made from real ingredients and are served in a cup or mug, on the go or at home. They’re perfect for people who want to skip the line, but still get the great taste of Starbucks—without any of the artificial flavors or sweeteners.
At Starbucks, a handcrafted drink starts at $3.85 for a tall and goes up from there depending on what you add to it.
Yes! All of our drinks are made with real milk or cream, except for our Teavana® Shaken Iced Teas and Teavana® Shaken Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade Refreshers™ which are made with coconut milk instead of dairy milk because of their added ingredients such as fresh fruit puree or fruit juice concentrates in them.
There are many different types of handcrafted drinks, including hot and cold beverages, espresso shots, tea lattes, and more. You can find them all on our menu page!
If you see our logo on the menu board or if you ask for one of our signature beverages like Half-Caf Caffe Americano or Teavana Shaken Iced Tea Lemonade, then you know it’s a handcrafted drink!
Pre-made drinks are made in advance, so they contain less milk and fewer ingredients, which means they’re less customizable than handcrafted drinks. Handcrafted drinks are made with freshly-brewed espresso shots and milk, so they can be customized to your liking. A handcrafted drink also has more foam than other drinks.
Handcrafted drinks are made with premium ingredients, so they’re better than the other options we have on the menu. Plus, you can customize them to your preference!
