Starbucks Debuts Iced Energy Drinks with Caffeinated KickStarbucks Debuts Iced Energy Drinks with Caffeinated Kick Starbucks has unveiled its new line of “Iced Energy” beverages, offering a caffeine boost in three refreshing flavors. These sugar-free drinks are made with sparkling fruit flavors and iced tea and contain between 140 and 205 milligrams of caffeine, comparable to a typical cold brew. Caffeine Content of Iced Energy Drinks * Melon Burst: 180 milligrams * Tropical Citrus: 205 milligrams * Frozen Tropical Citrus: 140 milligrams Customization and Limitations Customers can customize their Iced Energy drinks with tea, lemonade, or juice, but cannot add caffeine-containing ingredients such as brewed coffee, espresso, or soft drinks. Comparison to Panera Charged Lemonade Starbucks Iced Energy drinks have lower caffeine content than Panera Bread’s discontinued Charged Lemonade, which raised concerns over excessive caffeine. The recommended daily caffeine intake for adults is 300-400 milligrams. Additional Summer Menu Items Along with Iced Energy, Starbucks is introducing other new drinks and treats for the summer, including: * Dairy-free vanilla sweet cream * Dairy-free vanilla sweet cream cold foam * Caramel Vanilla Swirl Iced Coffee * Egg, Pesto and Mozzarella Sandwich * Blueberry Streusel Muffin These items will be available at Starbucks locations nationwide year-round, joining the new Iced Energy line as energizing and flavorful summer treats.
Starbucks has unveiled a new line of drinks, which it calls “Iced Energy.” They come in three flavors and contain between 140 and 205 milligrams of caffeine, about the same as a typical cold brew.
Starbucks has launched a new line of summer drinks that contain about the same amount of caffeine as a typical cold brew.
The sugar-free drinks, which have been available at locations nationwide since Tuesday, are made with “sparkling fruit flavors and iced tea,” according to a press release.
Starbucks Iced Energy drinks are available in three flavors: Melon Burst, Tropical Citrus and Frozen Tropical Citrus, made with strawberry puree.
Melon Burst and Tropical Citrus Iced Energy drinks will be available year-round, while the third flavor will be available for a limited time this summer and can only be ordered through the Starbucks app.
Here’s what we know about the new energy drinks and other treats coming this summer.
Caffeine content of Melon Burst, Tropical Citrus and Frozen Tropical Citrus drinks
The caffeine content per Iced Energy drink, which is only available in 24-ounce sizes, is listed below. Additional nutritional information, including calories per serving, can be found online, in the app or in store.
- Melon Burst: Melon and cucumber flavors mixed with bright Passion Tango tea. Caffeine content: 180 milligrams
- Tropical Citrus: Passion fruit and citrus aroma mixed with green tea. Caffeine content: 205 milligrams
- Frozen Tropical Citrus: Passion fruit and citrus aroma combined with hints of strawberry puree. Caffeine content: 140 milligrams
Customers also have the option to customize their Starbucks Iced Energy drink with tea, lemonade or juice, but cannot make modifications that contain caffeine.
Brewed coffee, espresso and soft drinks cannot be added to Starbucks Iced Energy, a Starbucks spokesperson told USA TODAY.
How Starbucks Iced Energy Differs from Panera Charged Lemonade
The release of Starbucks Iced Energy comes nearly two months after Panera Bread pulled its Charged Lemonade drinks from its menu amid controversy over the caffeine in the beverages, USA TODAY reported, which customers claimed led to permanent health problems or death.
According to Starbucks, the caffeine content of the new Starbucks drinks varies, but the range is between 140 and 205 milligrams depending on size.
According to Starbucks, a 23-ounce Iced Energy drink contains about the same amount of caffeine as a 16-ounce cold brew drink.
The drinks contained between 120 and 185 milligrams less caffeine than Panera’s discontinued Charged Lemonade. While the highest caffeine content in the new Starbucks drinks was 205 milligrams, the highest in the Panera Charged Lemonade was nearly double that, at 390 milligrams.
The recommended daily amount of caffeine for adults is between 300 and 400 milligrams, which is equivalent to about four to five cups of coffee, USA TODAY reports.
Starbucks drinks and other menu items will also make their debut in the summer
Iced Energy drinks aren’t the only menu items making their debut this summer.
Starbucks also announced the arrival of several other new drinks and treats, including a dairy-free vanilla sweet cream, a dairy-free vanilla sweet cream cold foam, and a Caramel Vanilla Swirl Iced Coffee.
All of these new drinks and treats, including the Egg, Pesto and Mozzarella Sandwich and the Blueberry Streusel Muffin, will be available year-round.
