by Christian Saclao August 8, 2022, 12:07 am

If you’re a regular Starbucks customer, it’s likely that you already have your favorites. But with dozens of beverages available at the popular coffeehouse chain and over 170,000 ways to customize them, it can be very exciting to order something you haven’t tried before. So, whether you’re a loyal patron who is in the mood to try something new or a curious first-timer looking for recommendations, we’ve got you covered. Below is a list of some of the best drinks of Starbucks you need to try at least once.

This seasonal drink, commonly known as PSL, drops at Starbucks every fall. It is made with the chain’s signature espresso and milk with the flavor combination of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. Served over ice, it is also topped with whipped cream and real pumpkin-pie spices for a tastier pick-me-up. The Pumpkin Spice Latte is considered by many as one of the best drinks of Starbucks because its pumpkin flavor doesn’t taste artificial and balances the coffee flavor nicely.

While the marketing for this beverage originally leaned into its Instagrammable pink color, it eventually became a fan favorite because of its surprisingly good taste. Made with the Starbucks’ Strawberry Açaí Refreshers Beverage combined with creamy coconutmilk and accents of passion fruit, the Pink Drink evokes a fruity and refreshing sip of spring any time of the year.

The Caramel Macchiato has been on the Starbucks menu for many years now, so there’s always a sense of nostalgia that comes with it. Despite being one of the old offerings, it remains one of the best drinks of Starbucks because of its straightforward sweetness. The beverage is made of freshly steamed milk with vanilla-flavored syrup marked with espresso and topped with a caramel drizzle to satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth.

While some may find this drink unexciting, Starbucks’ Matcha Green Tea Latte is actually a great substitute for an ordinary latte. Matcha is naturally thick and foamy, making it the perfect base for a latte. Featuring a smooth texture and earthy tasting notes, this beverage will transport your senses to pure green delight and make you feel like you’re doing something good to your body.

Starbucks’ Chai Tea Latte is a black tea infused with cinnamon, clove, and other warming spices, combined with steamed milk, and topped with foam for the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Though this has more caffeine than the abovementioned Matcha Green Tea Latte, it still contains far less caffeine than a regular latte, so it’s ideal for those cutting down on their caffeine intake.

The Mango Dragonfruit Refresher is one of the best drinks of Starbucks, especially during warm weather. Hand-shaken with ice, this tropical-inspired thirst-quencher is crafted with a refreshing combination of sweet mango and dragonfruit flavors, plus a scoop of real diced dragonfruit. Since dragonfruit isn’t a common flavor option, the uniqueness of this drink serves as one of its selling points.

The Caramel Frappuccino has been one of the best drinks of Starbucks since joining the chain’s menu back in 1999. Thanks to its strong yet not overwhelming caramel flavor, the drink has remained its popularity among customers. Made with rich caramel syrup, coffee, milk, and ice, this creamy pick-me-up is blended to perfection and topped with whipped cream and buttery caramel sauce. It’s also available in affogato-style with a hot espresso shot poured right over the top.

A drinkable version of S’mores, this seasonal Frappuccino at Starbucks features a marshmallow-infused whipped cream, milk chocolate sauce, and a graham cracker crumble. The S’mores Frappuccino is the perfect indulgent treat for summertime fun ― no campfire necessary.

Starbucks’ Vanilla Sweet Cream Nitro Cold Brew is basically the chain’s Nitro Cold Brew added with vanilla sweet cream. Like the regular Nitro Cold Brew, it’s frothy and extra caffeinated. But thanks to the vanilla sweet cream, the drink has a velvety coffee taste that is more suitable for those who can’t get enough sweets.

Introduced in 2015 as a permanent menu item, the Flat White is admired by customers for its signature look. But more than its physical creamy appearance, the drink is hailed by many as one of the best drinks of Starbucks because it has a better taste than the chain’s cappuccino. Both drinks have steamed milk, but the Flat White is made with whole milk and ristretto, which is essentially an espresso shot made with less water. The whole milk and ristretto come together to make the Flat White a more intense, creamy Starbucks drink than the cappuccino.

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