Starbucks is a coffee shop visited by many people every day. They have many different drinks to choose from, and some of them are sugar-free.

If you have diabetes, it’s important to know which drinks at Starbucks are sugar-free so you can order correctly and not put your health at risk.

In this article, you will find the best sugar-free options at Starbucks!

The 22 Best Sugar-Free Starbucks Drinks:

Below you will find Starbucks‘ most popular sugar-free drinks. Each drink includes an explanation of your experience to better understand your needs.

All nutritional information on these sugar-free drinks is the ” Bermudas ” version of Starbucks drinks.

1. Brewed coffee (black coffee)

You can’t go wrong with a classic cup of coffee. This is a sugar-free drink that contains 0 grams of sugar.

You can add milk, but make sure it’s cow’s milk and not almond milk, soy milk, or any other type of non-dairy milk, as these contain naturally occurring sugars.

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Starbucks has 4 coffee blends (short):

Veranda Blend: Calories: 5 and Sugars: 0 g
Dark Roast: Calories: 5 and Sugars: 0 g
Pike Place Roast: Calories: 5 and Sugars: 0 g
Decaf Pike Place Roast: Calories: 5 and Sugars: 0 g

2. Cafe Americano

An Americano is an espresso with hot water added. This is another great sugar-free option that you can enjoy at Starbucks.

Caffè Americano: Calories: 15 and Sugars: 0 g

3. Espresso

An Espresso is a concentrated coffee that is full of flavor. This is a great choice for those who want a sugar-free drink but don’t want to add milk or water to their coffee.

Espresso nutrition: Calories: 5 and Sugars: 0 g

4. Cold-brewed coffee

Starbucks Cold Brew coffee is a refreshing and sugar-free choice. This coffee is made with cold water, which gives it a smoother taste.

Cold Brew Coffee: Calories: 5 and Sugars: 0 g

5. Nitro cold brew

This cold brew from Starbucks has a creamy and sweet taste without all the sugar. It’s made with cold brew coffee that’s been infused with nitrogen and is the perfect sugar-free Starbucks drink.

Calories: 5 and Sugar: 0 g

6. Iced black tea

A refreshing and sugar-free choice, iced black tea is perfect for hot summer days.

Calories: 0 and Sugar: 0 g

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7. Ice Green Tea

Iced green tea is a great choice if you’re looking for something that’s both sugar-free and refreshing.

Calories: 0 and Sugar: 0 g

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8. Iced Passion Tango Tea

The Passion Tango Iced tea is a great choice for those looking for a sugar-free drink with a blend of hibiscus, lemongrass, and apple. An absolutely refreshing and flavorful tea on the rocks.

Calories: 0 and Sugar: 0 g

9. Iced coffee

Iced coffee is a great choice for hot summer days. This sugar-free drink is made with brewed coffee poured over ice. You can add milk to this drink, but make sure it is free of added sugars and natural sugars.

Calories: 0 and Sugar: 0 g

10. Chai Tea

Chai tea offers a tasty and sugar-free way to enjoy a hot cup of tea. This spiced tea is blended with notes of cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger. It has a sweet and creamy taste.

Ask for the Starbucks tea bags and not the concentrate which is loaded with sugar.

Calories: 0 and Sugar: 0 g

11. Earl Gray tea

Earl Gray tea is a great sugar-free option at Starbucks. You can choose from many different types of tea, including black tea, green tea, and herbal tea. All these teas are naturally sugar-free and provide a delicious cup of tea.

Calories: 0 and Sugar: 0 g

12. Organic Green Tea

Another good choice of tea and a great sugar-free option at Starbucks is decaf.

Calories: 0 and Sugar: 0 g

13. Jade Citrus Mint Tea

A green tea infused with delicious flavors of lemon verbena and a hint of spearmint.

Calories: 0 and Sugar: 0 g

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14. Peach Rest Tea

A delicious hot herbal tea that is caffeine free and infused with peach, pineapple, chamomile blossom, lemon verbena, and rose hips.

Calories: 0 and Sugar: 0 g

15. Imperial Clouds and Mist Tea

Another fine selection of teas at Starbucks that are sugar-free and full of flavor. This special tea is a green tea with a light and slightly sweet taste.

Calories: 0 and Sugar: 0 g

16. Mint Majesty

This lemon verbena herbal tea is flavored with spearmint and peppermint leaves, making it very refreshing.

Not only is it caffeine free, but it is also free of carbohydrates, and calories and contains no grams of sugar.

Calories: 0 and Sugar: 0 g

17. Hawaii Volcanic Water

The best way to stay hydrated and healthy is to drink water. At Starbucks, you can choose from a variety of water, including sparkling water, still water, and flavored water. All of these waters are sugar-free and a great way to stay hydrated.

Calories: 0 and Sugar: 0 g

There are many more “sugar-free Starbucks drinks” that you can order, but most of them have sugar added, of course, because of the cream, semi-steamed milk, or milk added to them.

18. Pink drink alternative

The original Pink Drink is not sugar-free. You can make your own sugar-free version with sugar-free iced passion tea, four pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup, and freeze-dried strawberries. Note the added strawberries which contain a few grams of sugar.

19. Chai tea latte

A Chai Tea Latte is made with sweetened tea, spices, and milk. Prefer a chai latte without added sugar? Ask for a brewed chai tea or a latte made with chai tea bags.

Calories: 120 and Sugar: 21 g and Fat: 2 g

20. Low-fat hot chocolate

The Skinny Hot Chocolate is a skinny version of the original. It contains sugar-free syrups, and skimmed milk and reduces the sugar content by over 20 grams.

Calories: 80 and Sugar: 8 g and Fat: 1 g

21. Flat white

A flat white is a combination of espresso and steamed milk. It contains sugar from the added milk, but overall it is a sugar-free drink. Changing the type of milk can affect the sugar intake of this drink.

Calories: 110 and Sugar: 8 g and Fat: 5 g

22. Plain Cappuccino

Cappuccino is made with espresso, steamed milk, and foam. Espresso is sugar-free, but a short cappuccino easily contains 6 grams of sugar.

Calories: 70 and Sugar: 6 g and Fat: 2.5 g

Which Starbucks Ingredients Should You Avoid?

There are many Starbucks ingredients to add to the “unsafe for diabetics” list.

1. Sugary syrups

Vanilla, cinnamon dolce, brown sugar syrup, classic syrup, and liquid cane sugar are all examples of sugary syrups.

2. Sweeteners

Sweeteners such as honey and agave nectar can cause a spike in blood sugar.

3. Non-dairy milk

Soy milk, almond milk, oat milk and coconut milk all contain naturally occurring sugars or added sugars. Stick to plain cow’s milk or no milk at all.

4. Toppings

Toppings such as whipped cream and chocolate chips can add extra sugar to your drink.

5. Flavored coffee drinks

Drinks like the Iced Mocha and Iced Caramel Macchiato are loaded with sugar.

6. Frappuccinos

These drinks contain syrup and added sugars, making them a no-go for diabetics.

7. Packaged Starbucks drinks

Starbucks Refreshers and Starbucks chai drinks are premixed and contain added sugar.

Frequently Asked Questions/FAQ

Does Starbucks have sugar-free syrups?

Fortunately, there are some great sugar-free syrup options available at Starbucks. Of which:

sugar-free vanilla
sugar-free cinnamon dolce
sugar-free hazelnut
sugar-free caramel

Conclusion

Now that you know what to order at Starbucks if you want to go sugar-free, you can enjoy your coffee or tea without worrying about your blood sugar!

Remember not to ask for sweeteners, syrups, or toppings, and stick with regular cow’s milk or no milk at all. You will surely enjoy a delicious and safe drink!

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