Wondering what the best Starbucks Refreshers are? Here's a list of every Starbucks Refresher drink, ranked by customer popularity. See which Refreshers are customer favorites along with each drink's caffeine content and more.
What is a Starbucks Refresher?
Starbucks Refreshers are hand-shaken iced drinks, made with real fruit juice, green coffee extract and pieces of freeze-dried fruit. These lightly caffeinated, fruity beverages are one of Starbucks most popular summertime drinks.
Currently, there are four varieties of Starbucks Refreshers on the menu. All are pre-sweetened and caffeinated.
Flavors of Starbucks Refreshers
- Kiwi Starfruit
- Mango Dragonfruit
- Strawberry Açaí
- Very Berry Hibiscus (discontinued)
Ways to Order a Refresher
To order a Refresher on the Starbucks app, go to the “cold drinks” section. Here are three ways to order this drink.
Plain: Starbucks Refreshers are good all on their own. The fruity flavored base is shaken with triple-filtered water and ice, in addition to a fruit inclusion.
With Lemondade: For a little more zing, a Refresher can be shaken with lemonade. Starbucks lemonade drinks also include iced tea lemonades and blended drinks, in addition to Refresher Lemonades.
With Coconutmilk: If you want to make a Refresher that’s a little more tropical, it’s really good shaken together with coconut milk. For this delicious combination, order a Pink Drink, Dragon Drink, Star Drink or Violet Drink.
Best Starbucks Refreshers, Ranked by Popularity
Now that you know what a Refresher is and all the delicious possibilities, you may be wondering which Starbucks Refresher is the best.
According to my Starbucks insider, the most popular Starbucks Refreshers flavor is Strawberry Açaí, followed by Mango Dragonfruit, Very Berry Hibiscus (discontinued) and finally Kiwi Starfruit.
If you’re trying a Starbucks Refresher for the first time, ask your barista for a sample of each drink to help you decide which one is your favorite.
Here’s a list of every Starbucks Refresher on the menu, beginning with the best-selling Strawberry Acai Refresher.
1. Strawberry Açaí Starbucks Refreshers Beverage
The best Starbucks Refresher drink is the Strawberry Acai Starbucks Refreshers Beverage, according to customer popularity. This top-ranked Refresher is a delightfully sweet strawberry drink accented with notes of passionfruit and acai. It’s no surprise, many Starbucks customers think strawberry acai is the best Refresher flavor.
Ingredients: Ice, Strawberry Acai Refresher Base, Water, Freeze Dried Strawberries
Caffeine: Tall 35mg; Grande 45mg; Venti 70mg; Trenta 90mg
Sugars: Tall 16mg; Grande 20mg; Venti 30mg; Trenta 41mg
2. Strawberry Açaí Lemonade Refresher
This zippy twist combines the favorite Strawberry Acai Refresher with ice cold lemonade. Like all Refreshers, this lightly caffeinated drink is the perfect pick-me-up.
Ingredients: Ice, Strawberry Acai Refresher Base, Lemonade, Freeze Dried Strawberries
Caffeine: Tall 35mg; Grande 45mg; Venti 70mg; Trenta 90mg
Sugars: Tall 24mg; Grande 32mg; Venti 47mg; Trenta 63mg
3. Pink Drink
Perhaps the most “instagrammable” Starbucks Refresher, the much-loved Pink Drink is the perfect mix of strawberries and coconut cream.
Ingredients: Ice, Strawberry Acai Refresher Base, Coconutmilk, Freeze Dried Strawberries
Caffeine: Tall 35mg; Grande 45mg; Venti 70mg; Trenta 90mg
Sugars: Tall 19mg; Grande 24mg; Venti 35mg; Trenta 48mg
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4. Mango Dragonfruit Refresher
Mango Dragonfruit Refreshers are a delicious mixture of sweet mango and dragonfruit. With bits of real dragonfruit, this ice cold beverage is a real thirst-quencher.
Ingredients: Ice, Mango Dragonfruit Refresher Base, Water, Freeze Dried Dragonfruit
Caffeine: Tall 35mg; Grande 45mg; Venti 70mg; Trenta 90mg
Sugars: Tall 15mg; Grande 19mg; Venti 27mg; Trenta 38mg
5. Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Refresher
A delicious duo, Mango Dragonfruit Refresher and Starbucks lemonade come together to create this sweet drink with a little zing.
Ingredients: Ice, Mango Dragonfruit Refresher Base, Lemonade, Freeze Dried Dragonfruit
Caffeine: Tall 35mg; Grande 45mg; Venti 70mg; Trenta 90mg
Sugars: Tall 23mg; Grande 30mg; Venti 44mg; Trenta 60mg
6. Dragon Drink
Handshaken with creamy coconutmilk, bits of dragonfruit and ice, the mango flavored Dragon Drink is like the tropics in a cup.
Ingredients: Ice, Mango Dragonfruit Refresher Base, Coconutmilk, Freeze Dried Dragonfruit
Caffeine: Tall 35mg; Grande 45mg; Venti 70mg; Trenta 90mg
Sugars: Tall 18mg; Grande 23mg; Venti 33mg; Trenta 45mg
7. Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher
Note: Verry Berry drinks have been discontinued.
This real fruit juice drink is shaken with ice and whole blackberries to create this classic Refreshers flavor.
Ingredients: Ice, Berry Refresher Base, Water, Freeze Dried Blackberries
Caffeine: Tall 35mg; Grande 45mg; Venti 70mg; Trenta 90mg
Sugars: Tall 11mg; Grande 14mg; Venti 20mg; Trenta 28mg
8. Very Berry Hibiscus Lemonade Refresher
Tangy lemonade and Very Berry Hibiscus come together to create this lightly caffeinated berry fruit juice drink with a little zip.
Ingredients: Ice, Berry Refresher Base, Lemonade, Freeze Dried Blackberries
Caffeine: Tall 35mg; Grande 45mg; Venti 70mg; Trenta 90mg
Sugars: Tall 24mg; Grande 32mg; Venti 47mg; Trenta 63mg
9. Violet Drink
The refreshing Violet Drink brings together the flavors of hibiscus and blackberries swirled together with coconutmilk. This violet-colored Refresher is as pretty as it is tasty.
Ingredients: Ice, Berry Refresher Base, Coconutmilk, Freeze Dried Blackberries
Caffeine: Tall 35mg; Grande 45mg; Venti 70mg; Trenta 90mg
Sugars: Tall 15mg; Grande 19mg; Venti 28mg; Trenta 39mg
10. Kiwi Starfruit Refresher
Fans of kiwi and starfruit will love the Kiwi Starfruit Starbucks Refreshers. This handshaken drink combines kiwi and starfruit flavored juice with ice and bits of real kiwi fruit.
Ingredients: Ice, Kiwi Starfruit Refresher Base, Water, Freeze Dried Kiwi
Caffeine: Tall 35mg; Grande 45mg; Venti 70mg; Trenta 90mg
Sugars: Tall 14mg; Grande 18mg; Venti 27mg; Trenta 37mg
11. Kiwi Starfruit Lemonade Refresher
The Kiwi Starfruit Lemonade Refresher combines kiwi and starfruit juice with cool crisp lemonade. Served over ice, this Refresher certainly is a delightful, summer afternoon pick-me-up.
Ingredients: Ice, Kiwi Starfruit Refresher Base, Lemonade, Freeze Dried Kiwi
Caffeine: Tall 35mg; Grande 45mg; Venti 70mg; Trenta 90mg
Sugars: Tall 23mg; Grande 30mg; Venti 43mg; Trenta 63mg
12. Star Drink
This Starbucks Refreshers drink swirls together creamy coconutmilk with kiwi and starfruit juice. With real pieces of kiwi, this handshaken beverage is served over ice.
Ingredients: Ice, Kiwi Starfruit Refresher Base, Coconutmilk, Freeze Dried Kiwi
Caffeine: Tall 35mg; Grande 45mg; Venti 70mg; Trenta 90mg
Sugars: Tall 17mg; Grande 22mg; Venti 32mg; Trenta 45mg
13. Starbucks Blueberry Açaí Refresher (canned)
This pre-packaged “Sparkling Green Coffee Energy Beverage” brings together real fruit juice, B vitamins and ginseng. This is the perfect Starbucks Refreshers to grab-n-go.
Ingredients: Blueberry Acai juice concentrate and other natural flavors. See product for full ingredient list.
Caffeine: 12 fluid ounces 50mg
Sugars: 12 fluid ounces 20g
Caffeine in Starbucks Refreshers
One question Starbucks customers often ask is, “Do Refreshers have caffeine?”
Here’s the answer:
All Starbucks Refreshers have caffeine. Refreshers are caffeinated with green coffee extract that’s pre-mixed into every flavor of Refreshers. Specifically, a grande Refreshers drink has 45mg of caffeine. For comparison, the same size Starbucks iced coffee has 165mg caffeine.
Below you can see a comparison between the caffeine in Refreshers and other Starbucks cold beverages.
If you are trying to avoid caffeine altogether, here’s a list of Every Starbucks Drink Without Caffeine. You might also be interested in this: Starbucks Decaf Iced Coffee: See All the Options.
Caffeine in Starbucks Refreshers vs. Other Cold Drinks
| Starbucks Cold Drinks | Caffeine Content |
| Strawberry Açaí Refresher | 45 mg |
| Mango Dragonfruit Refresher | 45 mg |
| Kiwi Starfruit Refresher | 45 mg |
| Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher | 45 mg |
| Iced Black Tea | 40 mg |
| Iced Guava Black Tea | 25 mg |
| Iced Green Tea | 25 mg |
| Iced Passion Tango Tea | 0 mg |
| Iced Coffee | 165 mg |
| Cold Brew Coffee | 205 mg |
| Iced Caramel Macchiato | 150 mg |
| Iced Shaken Espresso | 225 mg |
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Starbucks Refresher Drinks: Quick Facts
- All Refreshers have caffeine that comes from green coffee extract.
- Refreshers contain more caffeine than most Starbucks iced tea drinks, but less than iced coffee beverages.
- Starbucks Refreshers contain sugar and are not available unsweetened.
- Refreshers are available in three flavors: Strawberry Açaí, Dragonfruit and Kiwi.
- Fruit inclusions (pieces of freeze dried fruit) are shaken into every Refresher drink.
- Refreshers can be combined with other drinks like lemonade or coconut milk.
- The popular Pink Drink is actually a Starbucks Refresher made with strawberry açaí juice and coconut milk.
- Here’s how to pronounce açaí: ah-sigh-ee.
- To order Starbucks Refreshers drinks on the app go to the “Cold Drinks” section.
Questions You May Have
What is the best Refresher drink?
The number one Starbucks Refresher drink that customers order the most is the Strawberry Açaí Refreshers beverage. The second best is the Mango Dragonfruit Refresher.
What are Starbucks Refreshers?
Starbucks Refreshers are cold fruit juice drinks that are shaken together with real fruit pieces. There are currently four flavors of Refreshers: Strawberry Açaí, Mango Dragonfruit, Very Berry Hibiscus and Kiwi Starfruit.
Do Starbucks Refreshers have caffeine?
All Starbucks Refreshers have caffeine that comes from green coffee extract. And all the flavors of Starbucks Refreshers contain an equal amount of caffeine. Starbucks Refreshers are considered lightly caffeinated drinks. For example, a 16-ounce, grande Refresher drink has 45mg of caffeine.
Do Refreshers have more caffeine than coffee?
No, Refreshers do not have more caffeine than coffee. In fact, a 16 oz grande size Refresher contains 45 mg of caffeine. For comparison purposes, an iced coffee has 165 mg of caffeine and a cold brew coffee contains 205 mg.
Can you get a Strawberry Açaí Refresher without caffeine?
Unfortunately, all Refresher drinks, including the popular Strawberry Açaí, contain caffeine and cannot be made without caffeine. A good caffeine-free alternative is the Iced Passion Tango Tea.
Are Refreshers healthy?
Starbucks Refresher drinks contain sugar and a grande size of each flavor, except Very Berry Hibiscus, contains 90 calories. Very Berry has 70 calories. Additionally, Refreshers range from 14-20 grams of sugar depending on the flavor. Whether or not this is considered “healthy” is up to you.
Can you get a sugar-free Starbucks Refresher?
You can’t get a sugar-free Starbucks Refresher since all four flavors of Refreshers fruit juice are already sweetened. An Iced Passion Fruit Tango Tea is a good sugar-free drink to order instead of a Refresher.
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FAQs
Which Starbucks Refreshers have the most caffeine? ›
Strawberry Açaí Refresher has the most caffeine out of all the Starbucks refreshers. If you are looking for a caffeine boost, this is the drink for you. However, if you are sensitive to caffeine, you may want to avoid this drink or limit your intake.
Which Starbucks drink gives you the most energy? ›What is this? If you're looking for the highest concentration of caffeine, then you'll want to go for espresso. A single shot of espresso at Starbucks contains about 75 milligrams of caffeine, so a drink containing two or three shots of espresso will give you a significant amount of caffeine.
Are Starbucks Refreshers full of caffeine? ›How Much Caffeine Do Starbucks Refreshers Contain? All Starbucks Refreshers contain 45 milligrams of caffeine per 16-ounce serving. 16 ounces is equal to a Grande-sized drink at Starbucks, and the caffeine in Starbucks Refreshers comes from the green coffee extract.
What is the best tasting Starbucks Refresher? ›Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade
This bright magenta drink tastes just as vibrant as it looks, making it one of the best refreshers in the Starbucks collection.
So the good news for us caffeine addicts that hate the taste of coffee, is that a Venti refresher has about 70-85mg of caffeine in one cup. This concentrated base is cut with water and shaken with ice and freeze dried dragonfruit inclusions to give it that iconic neon pink color.
What are good refreshing drinks from Starbucks? ›- Dragon Drink® Starbucks Refreshers® Beverage.
- Mango Dragonfruit Starbucks Refreshers® Beverage.
- Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers® Beverage.
- Paradise Drink Starbucks Refreshers® Beverage.
- Strawberry Açaí Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers® Beverage.
- Pineapple Passionfruit Starbucks Refreshers® Beverage.
Starbucks Refreshers contains 2.81 mg of caffeine per fl oz (9.51 mg per 100 ml). A 16 fl oz cup has a total of 45 mg of caffeine.
What is the number 1 Starbucks drink? ›Caramel Frappuccino
According to a Mashed poll, 28% of voters selected caramel as the best Starbucks Frappuccino flavor. Ingredients for the Caramel Frappuccino include ice, whole milk, Frappuccino roast, caramel syrup, caramel drizzle, and whipped cream.
- Water. Water is the most crucial energizing ingredient on this list. ...
- Coffee. Coffee is a recognizable energy booster. ...
- Green tea. Green tea still contains small amounts of caffeine, but it also has compounds that may help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in the body. ...
- Yerba maté
Starbucks refreshers provide a gentle energy boost without the overloaded vitamin content, added sugars or artificial sweeteners. Finding your soul mate is hard; finding a healthy alternative to the stereotypical energy drink has never been easier.
How much caffeine is in a strawberry acai refresher? ›
What's in it: Strawberry Acai Refresher, which is a strawberry acai base with green coffee extract and freeze-dried strawberries, with coconut milk. How much caffeine: 50 milligrams for a grande.
Does the strawberry acai lemonade refresher have caffeine? ›Contrary to what many think, they're not tea - they're listed on Starbucks' menu under "cold drinks." But the base does have green coffee bean extract in it, which contains caffeine. According to the Starbucks website, the Strawberry Acai Lemonade has about 45 mg of caffeine in a grande.
Is there caffeine in Starbucks Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher? ›Refreshing, revitalizing flavors of juicy berry and fragrant hibiscus flowers are back, in our convenient, take-anywhere packets. Light, crisp and thirst-quenching—with just the right amount of caffeine.
What is the famous TikTok Starbucks drink? ›TikTok Iced White Mocha
To order, ask for a venti Iced White Chocolate Mocha. Top it with sweet cream foam and load it with extra caramel drizzle. That means all around the inside of the cup and on top if you're feelin' feisty.
The new nondairy Paradise Drink Starbucks Refreshers® beverage adds coconutmilk to the Pineapple Passionfruit Starbucks Refreshers beverage for a creamy, dreamy, tropical sip that is 140 calories for a Grande (16 fl oz).
What is the TikTok Starbucks Refresher drink? ›Starbucks TikTok Sunset Drink
The TikTok Sunset Drink is a customized Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Starbucks Refresher that became popular on TikTok, making it a secret menu beverage. What is this? It's a layered iced drink with Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Refresher, peach juice, and iced herbal tea.
The ingredients include fruit juice with mango and dragon fruit flavors, as well as a scoop of actual dragon fruit, Starbucks says on its website. The drink is also shaken with coconut milk and ice, and it contains caffeine and coconut.
How much caffeine is in a Strawberry dragonfruit refresher? ›Powered with caffeine from green tea, this energy drink mix contains the same amount of caffeine as one cup of coffee (120 mg per 16-ounce serving), helping to keep you hydrated and energized throughout your busy day.
Does pink drink have caffeine? ›According to Starbucks, a 16-ounce Pink Drink has 35-45 mg of caffeine. It is a lightly caffeinated beverage. In fact, the caffeine content of a Pink Drink is less than 1/3 of a Starbucks iced coffee (165 mg) and under 1/5 of a cold brew (205 mg).
What do Kardashians drink from Starbucks? ›During an interview conducted by her younger sister Kylie Jenner, Kardashian revealed her go-to Starbucks order — and it might leave more than a few fans scratching their heads. "Venti, seven pump, no water chai latte,” Kardashian, 34, responded when her baby sis, 21, asked about her favorite drink. Seven pumps?!
Does the pink strawberry Refresher have caffeine? ›
Made with Strawberry Açaí Refresher, Starbucks' Pink Drink has a tiny bit of caffeine thanks to some green coffee extract. Instead of water, the refresher is mixed with coconut milk to create the shade of pink that makes it so photo-worthy.
Do Starbucks Refreshers have more caffeine than tea? ›Is there more caffeine in Starbucks Refreshers than iced tea? There's slightly more caffeine in Starbucks Refreshers (45 mg in grande size) than iced tea (25 mg in a grande Iced Black Tea). Can I get inclusions added to any drink? Yup!
Does Starbucks Mango Dragonfruit Refresher have caffeine? ›While the Mango Dragonfruit Refresher does have some caffeine in it, it's not necessarily comparable to your average pot of coffee. Here is the breakdown of caffeine in all four sizes of Starbucks cups: Tall: 35-45 milligrams. Grande: 45-55 milligrams.
What is the most ordered drink in the world? ›Water. Water is the most popular beverage on the planet.
What should I try from Starbucks? ›- Iced Green Tea Lemonade.
- Hot Peppermint Mocha.
- Mango Dragon Fruit Refresher.
- Honey Almond Milk Flat White.
- Teavana® London Fog Latte.
- Coconutmilk Cascara Latte.
- Iced Coffee.
- Mocha frappuccino.
Energy drinks that contain ingredients like green tea, coffee, and guarana can help provide a quick boost of energy when you're feeling fatigued. Sipping on an energy drink can help you feel more alert and may even improve your mood ( 4 ).
What drinks keep you awake? ›- Alcohol. It's no secret that alcohol makes you feel drowsy after a few drinks. ...
- Coffee. The caffeine in coffee can help wake you up in the morning. ...
- Energy Drinks. For obvious reasons, there is no use in having an energy drink before bed. ...
- Soda. ...
- Water.
- Green Tea. Green Tea is the best substitute for coffee. ...
- Wheatgrass Juice. Wheatgrass is said to be a natural energizer. ...
- Apple Cider Vinegar. ...
- Matcha Tea. ...
- Coconut Water. ...
- Golden Milk. ...
- Green Smoothie. ...
- Lemon Water.
At 714.3 mg per fluid ounce, DynaPep has the highest caffeine content per ounce of any beverage on the market.
What Starbucks Refreshers are healthy? ›Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher
This light, fruity drink is perfect for a summer day. The Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher is bright pink and has green coffee extract and zero grams of fat. It's a healthy drink with real fruit juice and blackberries, and this iced beverage has only 70 calories in a Grande serving.
Do pineapple refreshers have caffeine? ›
Because there is caffeine in the pineapple passfruit Refreshers base, it's not possible to get these drinks without caffeine.
How much caffeine is in a venti Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher? ›Very Berry Hibiscus Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers Nutrition:
It also has 45-55mg of caffeine.
Starbucks Refreshers contains 2.81 mg of caffeine per fl oz (9.51 mg per 100 ml). A 16 fl oz cup has a total of 45 mg of caffeine. See the most caffeinated coffees.
Is 50mg a lot of caffeine? ›A normal dose of caffeine is about 50 mg to 200 mg. Caffeine works best when you take it on an intermittent, off-and-on basis. Higher doses can have much more potent effects. A dose of 500 mg or 600 mg of caffeine can affect you much like a low dose of an amphetamine.
Why did Starbucks discontinue the Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher? ›According to Starbucks' official Twitter account, as on June 1, the company has paused the "production of the Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher base and inclusions, Guava Juice, and Peach Juice to focus on higher demand offerings through July"—putting those two fan favorite drinks out of commission for at least the next ...
Does strawberry hibiscus have caffeine? ›This herbal blend is naturally caffeine free.
How much caffeine is in a Grande Very Berry Hibiscus? ›Does the Very Berry Hibiscus Lemonade have caffeine? Yes, the Starbucks very berry hibiscus lemonade contains 45mg of caffeine per grande (16oz) drink. This comes from the green coffee extract in the berry refresher base, which many people enjoy for a fruity pick-me-up.
How much caffeine is in a starfruit refresher? ›Kiwi Starfruit Starbucks Refresher: This verdant drink (pictured above) is a combination of starfruit-flavored juice, pieces of real kiwi, and ice. While not a coffee or tea drink, it does contain around 50mg of caffeine — equivalent to about half a cup of regular coffee — as does the rest of the Refreshers lineup.
Does a venti pink drink have a lot of caffeine? ›How much caffeine is in a Pink Drink? Pink Drinks are lightly caffeinated Refreshers beverages. According to Starbucks nutrition data, a tall Pink Drink contains 35-45 mg caffeine, a grande has 45-55 mg, a venti has 70-85 mg and a trenta clocks in at 90-10 mg.
Does Venti have more caffeine than Grande? ›After a quick check of nutrition facts, we've confirmed this to be true. Both Grande and a Venti Caffè Lattes, Vanilla Lattes, Cappuccinos, White Chocolate Mochas, and Caramel Macchiatos contain 150mg of caffeine. Both sizes of a Flat White contain 195mg, while both sizes of a Latte Macchiato contain 225mg.
Why doesn't caffeine give me energy? ›
You've Built Up a Caffeine Tolerance
If caffeine used to perk you up, but you now can't feel its stimulating effects, you may be suffering with caffeine tolerance. This is when your body gets used to the amount of caffeine you usually have, and starts needing more of it to give you the same energy boost.
| Rank | Drink and Serving Size in fl oz | Caffeine Per Ounce |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DynaPep (.14 fl oz) | 714.3 mg/fl oz |
| 2 | Tube Shot Energy Shot (.3 fl oz) | 666.7 mg/fl oz |
| 3 | NRG MicroShot (.2 fl oz) | 650.0 mg/fl oz |
| 4 | Liquid Caffeine (1 fl oz) | 500.0 mg/fl oz |