34 Best Low-Sugar Starbucks Drinks (10g of Sugar or Less)

The best low-sugar Starbucks drinks. In this post, I am going to be sharing the best 34 low-sugar drinks from Starbucks. That’s right, love it or hate it, you are never too far from a Starbucks. That’s why, if you are trying to watch your sugar content, it is particularly important to know exactly what the lowest sugar content drinks available from Starbucks are. I will also answer some Frequently Asked Questions when it comes to sugar and Starbucks drinks.

First, how much sugar is there in Starbucks drinks?

How Much Sugar is there in Starbucks Drinks?

Starbucks has a wide selection of lower-sugar drinks available. As a general rule, here is how to order a lower sugar drink at Starbucks:

• add sugar-free vanilla syrup;
• reduce the number of syrup pumps;
• order a smaller size; and
• order coffee or tea black or with a splash of milk.

How I Worked Out The Sugar Content of Starbucks Drinks

Below is a list of the 34 lowest sugar drinks at Starbucks. Please note that the Starbucks website doesn’t allow you to calculate the nutritional information of their drinks with customizations. So, if you order your drink with fewer pumps of syrup or your order with sugar-free syrup rather than full sugar your drink will obviously contain fewer grams of sugar than listed below.

Dairy-Free Milks

Also, although the nutritional information of their dairy-free kinds of milk is not available on the Starbucks website, as a general rule dairy free milk tend to be lower in total sugar than dairy milk.

This is because dairy milk is high in naturally occurring sugar from lactose.

I have written a variety of posts on lower sugar drinks at coffee shops and ordering your drink vegan usually reduces the sugar content (although not always). So, the good news is that the below 34 drinks contain 10g of sugar or less as-is. But if you order with plant-based milk, or replace vanilla syrup with sugar-free vanilla syrup, or reduce the number of pumps of syrup your drink may contain even less sugar.

34 Lower Sugar Starbucks Drinks

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Starbucks Drink	Sugar Content
1. Americano	0g
2. Iced Caffeine Americano	0g
3. Iced Coffee (Minus The Classic Syrup)	0g
4. Iced Espresso	0g
5. Brewed Coffee	0g
6. Decaf Pike Place Roast	0g
7. Espresso	0g
8. Espresso Con Panna	0g
9. Espresso Macchiato	0g
10. Hot Tea	0g
11. Nitro Cold Brew	0g
12. Cold Brew Coffee	0g
13. Ice Black Tea	0g
14. Iced Passion Tango Tea	0g
15. Iced Green Tea	0g
16. Tall Cold Brew Coffee with Milk	2g
17. Tall Vanilla Sweet Cream Nitro Cold Brew	4g
18. Short Flat White	8g
19. Tall Cafe Misto	8g
20. Short Starbucks Reserve Latte	8g
21. Tall Iced Flat White	8g
22. Tall Iced Toasted Vanilla Oatmilk Shaken Espresso	8g
23. Tall Iced Black Tea Lemonade	8g
24. Iced Green Tea Lemonade	8g
25. Tall Iced Passion Tango Tea Lemonade	8g
26. Tall Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso	9g
27. Tall Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew	9g
28. Tall Cappuccino	9g
29. Short Latte	9g
30. Short Latte With Sugar-Free Vanilla Syrup	9g
31. Tall Iced Caffe Latte	9g
32. Tall Iced Caffe Latte with Sugar-Free Vanilla Syrup	9g
33. Tall Iced Peach Green Tea	9g
34. Short Steamed Milk	10g

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Frequently Asked Questions – Starbucks Drinks and Sugar

Before I continue into the list, let me answer a few questions I know you have about lower-sugar Starbucks drinks.

Does Starbucks Have a Low Sugar Coffee?

The following Starbucks coffees contain 0g of sugar:

• Americano
• Iced Caffeine Americano
• Iced Coffee (Minus any Classic Syrup)
• Iced Espresso
• Brewed Coffee
• Decaf Brewed Coffee
• Espresso
• Espresso Con Panna
• Espresso Macchiato
• Nitro Cold Brew
• Cold Brew Coffee

What Iced Drinks at Starbucks have the Least Amount of Sugar?

The following iced drinks at Starbucks contain 0g of sugar:

• Iced Caffeine Americano
• Iced Coffee (Minus any Classic Syrup)
• Iced Espresso
• Nitro Cold Brew
• Cold Brew Coffee
• Ice Black Tea
• Iced Passion Tango Tea
• Iced Green Tea

How Do I Lower My Sugar at Starbucks?

Here are some general rules to ordering lower sugar drinks at Starbucks:

1. Order black unsweetened drinks;
2. Ask for fewer pumps of syrup in sweetened drinks;
3. Replace full-sugar syrup with sugar-free vanilla syrup;
4. Add a dash of milk; and
5. Order a short or tall size.

The 34 Lowest Sugar Drinks at Starbucks – Item-by-Item

So, without further ado let’s dig in – what are the lowest sugar drinks at Starbucks?

1. Americano – 0g of Sugar

First, is a classic zero sugar caffeinated drink – the Americano. An Americano is basically hot water poured over espresso shots which creates a light layer of crema. The size of Americano you order will impact the number is espressos – there is 1 shot of espresso in a short, 2 espressos in a tall, 3 espressos in a grande, and 4 shots in a venti. All sizes contain 0g of sugar.

2. Iced Caffeine Americano – 0g of Sugar

If you like the sound of an Americano but prefer your coffee cold, then an iced caffeine Americano could be the zero sugar Starbucks drink for you. This drink is made with espresso shots topped with cold water, producing a light layer of crema, then served over ice.

A Tall contains 2 espressos, a grande contains 3 espressos, and a venti contains 4 shots (the iced version of not available in a short size). All sizes contain 0g of sugar.

3. Iced Coffee (Minus the Classic Syrup) – 0g of Sugar

*Order without classic syrup*

*Order with sugar-free vanilla syrup if desired*

The iced coffee at Starbucks, ordered as is, is surprisingly high in sugar. There are 15g of sugar in a Tall and 39g of sugar in a Trenti.

This is because the classic syrup is added to their iced coffee. But fear not if you want a sugar-free iced coffee you can just order it without the classic syrup. If you still fancy a bit of sweetness in your iced coffee, then you can order with sugar-free vanilla syrup instead.

If iced coffee is your thing, it’s also good to know you can order any of Starbucks Clover brewed coffees iced.

4. Iced Espresso – 0g of Sugar

Starbucks espresso poured over iced provides “rich, robust flavor and caramelly sweetness“. Yum. Obviously, the bigger the cup size you order, the more caffeine – but all sizes contain 0g of sugar.

5. Brewed Coffee – 0g of Sugar

Sometimes a black brewed coffee is all you need right? Well, Starbucks has a wide selection of brewed coffee available – from light roast to medium roast to dark roast to their Clover brewed coffees. No matter which brewed coffee you choose it will contain 0g of sugar.

6. Decaf Brewed Coffee – 0g of Sugar

If you fancy all the zero sugar brewed coffee vibes, but none of the caffeine (hello afternoon Starbucks visit) then a decaf brewed coffee is the perfect option.

7. Espresso – 0g of Sugar

Espresso is the OG short sugar-free caffeinated hit. Perfect for when you just want a no-frills caffeine drink.

8. Espresso Con Panna – 0g of Sugar

An espresso Con Panna is an espresso with a dollop of whipped cream on top – this helps to enhance the rich and caramelly flavors of a straight-up shot. No matter what size you order it will contain 0g of sugar.

9. Espresso Macchiato – 0g of Sugar

Espresso macchiato is a European classic – rich Espresso with a dollop of steamed milk and foam. All sizes contain 0g of sugar.

10. Hot Tea – 0g of Sugar

All the hot teas (apart from the tea lattes) are awesome warming comforting zero sugar drinks for when you want a simple hot drink minus the caffeine. Starbucks has the following hot teas available:

• Green Tea
• Earl Grey
• Royal English Breakfast
• Chai Tea
• Emperor’s Clouds & Mist
• Jade Citrus Mint Brewed Tea
• Peach Tranquility
• Mint Majesty

Just be aware that the Honey Citrus Mint Tea contains honey and lemonade so isn’t a low sugar option (there are 34g of sugar in a Venti).

11. Nitro Cold Brew – 0g of Sugar

The nitro cold brew at Starbucks consists of their small-batch cold brew, infused with nitrogen to create a sweet flavor without any sugar.

12. Cold Brew Coffee – 0g of Sugar

If you order your cold brew minus the nitrogen, you will still be getting the super smooth taste and none of the sugar.

13. Ice Black Tea – 0g of Sugar

Iced Black Tea is such a great zero sugar summer option for when you fancy a tea but don’t want a hot drink.

14. Iced Passion Tango Tea – 0g of Sugar

The iced passion tango tea has all the passion colors and vibes but none of the sugar. This tea provides hibiscus, lemongrass, and apple flavors.

15. Iced Green Tea – 0g of Sugar

If you want your Starbucks iced tea with extra antioxidants, then definitely opt for iced green tea. All the antioxidants, none of the sugar.

16. Tall Cold Brew Coffee with Milk – 2g of Sugar

If you fancy a cold brew coffee but want yours with a dash of milk, this will only add 2g of sugar (for a Tall size). If you fancy a larger size – go for it. Even a Trenta only contains 6g of sugar.

17. Tall Vanilla Sweet Cream Nitro Cold Brew – 4g of Sugar

The vanilla sweet cream nitro cold brew is made up of nitro cold brew topped with a float of house-made vanilla sweet cream. A Tall contains 4g of sugar – pretty good going for a sweet vanilla cold brew.

18. Short Flat White – 8g of Sugar

A Starbucks flat white is made of shots of espresso with steamed whole milk to create a “not-too-strong, not-too-creamy, just-right flavor“. A short flat white contains 8g of sugar (naturally occurring from the milk).

19. Tall Cafe Misto – 8g of Sugar

A Cafe Misto is a one-to-one combination of fresh-brewed coffee and steamed milk. A Tall cup contains 8g of sugar (naturally occurring from the milk).

20. Short Starbucks Reserve Latte – 8g of Sugar

This latte is made up of Starbucks Reserve espresso and steamed milk which produces a lovely light layer of foam. If you order a short size (8oz) it will only contain 8g of sugar. There is no added sugar in a Starbucks latte – all the sugar is naturally occurring in the lactose in the milk.

21. Tall Iced Flat White – 8g of Sugar

If you love flat whites but prefer yours iced then it’s good to know that a tall Iced flat white contains 8g of sugar (naturally occurring from the milk).

22. Tall Iced Toasted Vanilla Oatmilk Shaken Espresso – 8g of Sugar

*Can ask for fewer than 3 pumps of vanilla syrup*

*Or ask for sugar-free vanilla syrup instead of full sugar vanilla syrup*

A Tall cup of iced toasted vanilla oat milk shaken espresso ordered as is contains 8g of sugar. Tall cups are made with 3 pumps of vanilla syrup. If you want to reduce the sugar content of this drink further, you can either ask for yours to be made with 1 or 2 pumps of vanilla rather than 3 OR you can ask for yours to be made with sugar-free vanilla syrup rather than full-sugar vanilla.

23. Tall Iced Black Tea Lemonade – 8g of Sugar

If you love an Arnold Palmer, you will love the Iced Black Tea Lemonade at Starbucks. Lightly sweetened black tea combined with lemonade – yum. A tall cup contains 8g of sugar.

24. Tall Iced Green Tea Lemonade – 8g of Sugar

If you fancy a flavorful and refreshing cold drink at Starbucks, then try their green lemonade. It is made up of green tea combined with mint, lemongrass, lemon verbena, and lemonade. Lots of refreshing flavors – only 8g of sugar in a Tall cup.

25. Tall Iced Passion Tango Tea Lemonade – 8g of Sugar

The iced passion tango tea lemonade at Starbucks contains all the lemonade, hibiscus, lemongrass, and apple vibes. Best of all – there are only 8g of sugar in a Tall cup.

26. Tall Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso – 9g of Sugar

*Can ask for fewer than 3 pumps of brown sugar syrup to reduce sugar content further*

This amazing drink is made of blonde espresso, brown sugar, and cinnamon together, and then top it off with oat milk. Yum – sounds like my kind of drink. A tall cup ordered as-is contains 9g of sugar.

This tall cup will have been made with 3 pumps of brown sugar syrup – so if you want to reduce the sugar content further you could also for yours to be made with 1 or 2 pumps of brown sugar syrup

27. Tall Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew – 9g of Sugar

Starbucks vanilla sweet cream cold brew is made of Starbucks Cold Brew coffee “accented with vanilla and topped with a delicate float of house-made vanilla sweet cream that cascades throughout the cup“. A Tall cup contains 9g of sugar.

28. Tall Cappuccino – 9g of Sugar

A cappuccino is such a classic drink. So, if you are all about the froth it’s great to know a tall Cappuccino contains 9g of sugar.

29. Short Latte – 9g of Sugar

Sometimes you just want a simple latte when visiting Starbucks. If so it’s good to know a short latte from Starbucks contains 9g of sugar. There is no added sugar in a Starbucks latte – all the sugar is naturally occurring in the lactose in the milk.

30. Short Latte with Sugar-Free Vanilla Syrup – 9g of Sugar

If you fancy your Starbucks latte with a bit of exciting flavor to it, then order yours with sugar-free vanilla syrup. It will still contain 9g of sugar in a short.

31. Tall Iced Caffe Latte – 9g of Sugar

If you enjoy your Starbucks latte iced then rejoice – a tall Iced Caffe Latte contains 9g of sugar.

32. Tall Iced Caffe Latte with Sugar-Free Vanilla Syrup – 9g of Sugar

A tall Iced Caffe Latte ordered with sugar-free vanilla syrup is a great order when you fancy iced creamy vanilla coffee vibes. A tall contains 9g of sugar.

33. Tall Iced Peach Green Tea – 9g of Sugar

The iced peach green tea at Starbucks contains flavors of spearmint, lemon verbena, and lemongrass. A tall cup contains 9g of sugar.

34. Short Steamed Milk – 10g of Sugar

If you are visiting Starbucks in the evening or just want a warming drink with no caffeine – a short Steamed Milk may be the right drink. A short cup contains 10g of sugar.

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Best Low Sugar Drinks at Starbucks – The Final Bite

The best low-sugar drinks at Starbucks. What have we learned from the above? Well, when it comes to Starbucks there is a whole host of 0g sugar drinks available. Just look at the list above. But let’s face reality, rarely, if ever do we just go to Starbucks for espresso or black coffee or tea of some kind. When I go to Starbucks, I like to get a Latte, Cappuccino, or equivalent. In all these cases you are looking at a drink that will have around 9g of sugar. Whether this is acceptable to you will depend on how much sugar you like to consume. For me, an ever so-often Starbucks Latte…I am okay with that.

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