Starbucks is one of the most popular coffee chains in the world, with millions of customers visiting its stores every day. Some of them are regulars who order the same drink every time, while others like to experiment with different flavors and combinations. But how far would you go to customize your Starbucks drink? Would you pay hundreds of dollars for a single cup of coffee?
Believe it or not, some people have done just that. In this article, we will reveal the top 10 most expensive Starbucks drinks ever ordered by some of the most hardcore and extravagant coffee lovers. These are not your average lattes or frappuccinos, but rather extreme concoctions that require a lot of ingredients, time, and money. Let’s take a look at the most expensive Starbucks drinks in history.
# 10. Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino: $25.95
This drink may not seem too expensive compared to the others on this list, but it is still a hefty price to pay for a frappuccino. According to the Starbucks website, a caramel ribbon crunch frappuccino is made with coffee, milk, ice, dark caramel sauce, whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and crunchy caramel sugar topping. However, one customer decided to add 16 extra shots of espresso, 12 pumps of white mocha, 12 pumps of caramel syrup, 12 pumps of dark caramel sauce, and extra caramel crunch topping. The result was a 52-ounce drink that cost $25.95 and had over 1,500 milligrams of caffeine.
# 9. Trenta cold brew with 30 shots, cold foam, and all the inclusions: $35.40
Cold brew is a type of coffee that is brewed with cold water for a long time, resulting in a smooth and less acidic flavor. A trenta cold brew is the largest size available at Starbucks, with 31 ounces of liquid. However, one customer wanted to make their cold brew even stronger and more flavorful, so they added 30 shots of espresso, vanilla sweet cream cold foam, caramel drizzle, mocha drizzle, and cinnamon dolce topping. The drink was so large that it had to be served in two cups, and it cost $35.40. The customer claimed that they drank it all in one sitting, which is not recommended for anyone’s health.
# 8. Iced white chocolate mocha with 3 pumps white mocha, 3 pumps toffee nut, 2 pumps brown sugar, extra caramel drizzle, and salted caramel cream cold foam: $37.45.
An iced white chocolate mocha is a sweet and creamy drink that consists of espresso, milk, ice, and white chocolate sauce. However, one customer wanted to make their drink even sweeter and creamier, so they added 3 pumps of white mocha, 3 pumps of toffee nut, 2 pumps of brown sugar, extra caramel drizzle, and salted caramel cream cold foam. They also ordered the drink in a venti size, which is 24 ounces, and asked for it to be quadrupled, meaning that they got four venti cups of the same drink. The total cost was $37.45, and the total calories were over 4,000.
# 7. 101- Shot Grande Latte: $83.75
A grande latte is a classic drink that consists of espresso and steamed milk. A grande size has 16 ounces of liquid and usually contains two shots of espresso. However, one customer wanted to break the world record for the most shots of espresso in a single drink, so they ordered a grande latte with 101 shots of espresso. The drink was so large that it had to be served in a giant glass vase, and it cost $83.75. The customer shared the drink with their friends, and they claimed that they felt fine after drinking it. However, they probably consumed more than 10 times the recommended daily limit of caffeine.
# 6. 100 Shot Caramel Frappuccino: $86.55
A caramel frappuccino is a blended drink that consists of coffee, milk, ice, caramel sauce, whipped cream, and caramel drizzle. However, one customer wanted to make their frappuccino more caffeinated and more expensive, so they ordered a caramel frappuccino with 100 shots of espresso. The drink was so large that it had to be served in a huge plastic container, and it cost $86.55. The customer said that they drank the whole thing by themselves, and that they felt “very energetic” afterwards.
# 5. Quad Espresso: $92.55
A quad espresso is a simple drink that consists of four shots of espresso. However, one customer wanted to make their espresso more luxurious and more costly, so they ordered a quad espresso with 40 pumps of white mocha, 40 pumps of vanilla, 40 pumps of caramel, 20 pumps of hazelnut, 20 pumps of toffee nut, 20 pumps of raspberry, 20 pumps of classic syrup, and soy milk. The drink was so sweet and syrupy that it had to be served in a venti cup, and it cost $92.55. The customer said that they drank it all in one go, and that they felt “like a unicorn” afterwards.
# 4. White Mocha Frappuccino: $101.50–$102.04
A white mocha frappuccino is another blended drink that consists of coffee, milk, ice, and white chocolate sauce. However, one customer wanted to make their frappuccino more extravagant and more pricey, so they ordered a white mocha frappuccino with 50 shots of espresso, 60 pumps of white mocha, 60 pumps of caramel, 60 pumps of hazelnut, 60 pumps of vanilla, 60 pumps of peppermint, whipped cream, java chips, protein powder, banana, strawberries, and two scoops of matcha. The drink was so massive that it had to be served in a 128-ounce glass pitcher, and it cost between $101.50 and $102.04, depending on the location. The customer said that they drank it over the course of two days, and that they felt “amazing” afterwards.
# 3. Grande Americano: $102.15
An americano is a simple drink that consists of espresso and hot water. A grande americano has 16 ounces of liquid and usually contains four shots of espresso. However, one customer wanted to make their americano more potent and more expensive, so they ordered a grande americano with 99 shots of espresso and one pump of classic syrup. The drink was so large that it had to be served in a big metal bowl, and it cost $102.15. The customer said that they drank it over the course of a few hours, and that they felt “very alert” afterwards.
# 2. Super Venti Flat White: $148.99
A flat white is a smooth and velvety drink that consists of espresso and steamed milk. A super venti flat white is the largest size available at Starbucks, with 20 ounces of liquid. However, one customer wanted to make their flat white more extreme and more expensive, so they ordered a super venti flat white with 170 shots of espresso and coconut milk. The drink was so huge that it had to be served in a giant coffee urn, and it cost $148.99. The customer said that they drank it over the course of a week, and that they felt “like a superhero” afterwards.
# 1. Sexagintuple Vanilla Bean Mocha Frappuccino: $199.99
A vanilla bean mocha frappuccino is a blended drink that consists of coffee, milk, ice, vanilla bean powder, mocha sauce, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings. However, one customer wanted to make their frappuccino more insane and more expensive, so they ordered a vanilla bean mocha frappuccino with 60 shots of espresso, 60 pumps of vanilla syrup, 60 pumps of mocha, 60 pumps of caramel, 60 pumps of hazelnut, 60 pumps of raspberry, 60 pumps of peppermint, 60 pumps of cinnamon dolce, whipped cream, caramel drizzle, mocha drizzle, and chocolate shavings. The drink was so enormous that it had to be served in a 192-ounce glass vase, and it cost $199.99. The customer said that they drank it over the course of a month, and that they felt “like a god” afterwards.
These are the most expensive Starbucks drinks ever ordered by some of the most daring and extravagant coffee lovers. These drinks are not only outrageous and pricey, but also very unhealthy and potentially dangerous. We do not recommend anyone to try these drinks, as they contain.