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    Best Starbucks Frappuccino (Frapp? SLAP!)

    by Scott | Last Updated: May 16, 2022

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    Whether it’s a latte laced with cinnamon dolce syrup or the Instagram famous Pink Drink, Starbucks has a drink for every occasion and everyone has an opinion on which is the best option.

    The Frappuccino is definitely a famous creation by this coffee-chain giant and it’s easy to see why. These drinks taste incredible and they also look wonderful photographed and shared on social media to make all your friends envious.

    If you’ve ever ordered a Frappuccino at Starbucks you’ll know that there are so many options to choose from. If you’re like me, and you take your drink order very seriously then an obvious question is, ‘what is the best Starbucks Frappuccino?’

    The best option or at least the most popular choice has to be the Java chip Frappuccino. It appeals to chocolate and coffee lovers alike but if you’re not a fan of coffee then the best choice is the Strawberry Creme Frapp which is summer vibes in a cup.

    Here are all the Starbucks Frappuccinos from best to least inspiring. I’ve included the basic nutrition for a grande option so you can quickly and easily compare them and make an informed choice next time you order one from your local Starbucks barista.

    A Starbucks Matcha Green Tea Creme Frappuccino

    Starbucks Frappuccino

    1. Top-Rated – Java Chip Frappuccino

    A Starbucks Java Chip Frappuccino

    Calories: 440

    Sugar: 60g

    Fat: 18g

    Ingredients

    This one is packed with flavor. Starting with the usual ice, milk, coffee, and coffee frappuccino syrup it also includes mocha sauce and Frappuccino chips to give it little bursts of chocolaty goodness. Vanilla syrup and mocha drizzle finish it off perfectly.

    Tastes Like

    A chocolate milkshake or even an oreo shake, this drink has all the rich tastes you’re after when you’re looking for a chocolate fix. It has the perfect balance of smoothness with its creamy texture yet is also decadent with the java chip inclusions.

    2. Runner Up – Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino

    A Starbucks Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino

    Calories: 480

    Sugar: 55g

    Fat: 24g

    Ingredients

    Milk and ice are blended with coffee frappuccino syrup and dosed with a strong coffee before a vanilla whipped cream topping is applied. Finished with a drizzle of mocha sauce, Frappuccino chips, and chocolate cookie grind topping.

    Tastes Like

    The ultimate combination of coffee, milkshake, and chocolate chip cookies. It’s bold and intense but also super sweet.

    3. Mocha Frappuccino

    a chocolately mocha starbucks frappuccino

    Calories: 370

    Sugar: 51g

    Fat: 15g

    Ingredients

    Ice, milk, coffee, coffee frappuccino syrup, mocha sauce, and vanilla syrup combine to give the milky base and this is topped with a delicious vanilla whipped cream.

    Tastes Like

    An ice-cold mocha drink or mocha flavored ice cream sundae. With strong coffee and rich chocolate flavors, this one is hard to beat.

    4. Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino

    A Starbucks Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino

    Calories: 470

    Sugar: 60g

    Fat: 22g

    Ingredients

    Blended milk and ice are flavored with coffee frappuccino syrup and a combination of vanilla syrup and dark caramel sauce. Some strong coffee is added for that caffeine boost and vanilla whipped cream goes on top, This is finished with caramel sauce and caramel sugar topping.

    Tastes Like

    The perfect balance of bold coffee flavors and ultra-sweet caramel. There’s a hint of buttery goodness and a slight sugar crunch to finish. This one is a perfect solution for any intense sugar craving.

    5. White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino

    A Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino

    Calories: 420

    Sugar: 61g

    Fat: 17g

    Ingredients

    A delightful combination of the standard coffee-frappuccino base with white chocolate mocha sauce and of course, vanilla whipped cream to finish.

    Tastes Like

    Tastes like a sweet milky treat, a bit like condensed milk or white chocolate cheesecake. It’s sweet, it’s basic and it will definitely leave you wanting more.

    6. Caffe Vanilla Frappuccino

    A Starbucks Caffe Vanilla Frappuccino

    Calories: 400

    Sugar: 64g

    Fat: 14g

    Ingredients

    A sweet combination of ice, milk, coffee frappuccino syrup, vanilla syrup, and strong coffee is blended with a scoop of vanilla bean powder. This is topped with vanilla whipped cream.

    Tastes Like

    This Starbucks drink tastes like an affogato ice cream sundae. It has all the wonderful vanilla flavors as well as a bold hint of coffee.

    7. Caramel Frappuccino

    A close up of a Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino

    Calories: 380

    Sugar: 54g

    Fat: 16g

    Ingredients

    This drink starts off with the standard ice, milk, coffee frappuccino syrup, and adds in vanilla syrup, coffee, and of course, caramel syrup. It’s topped with vanilla whipped cream and a decadent drizzle of caramel sauce.

    Tastes Like

    Buttery caramel goodness complements the dark, delicious taste of coffee. The caramel drizzle ensures every sip is as sweet as can be, right up to the last.

    8. Espresso Frappuccino

    Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino

    Calories: 210

    Sugar: 42g

    Fat: 2.5g

    Ingredients

    Stripped back to the basics the espresso frappe starts with the usual base of milk, ice, and coffee frappuccino syrup and this is blended with strong coffee and a shot of espresso to boost the caffeine through the roof.

    Tastes Like

    This tastes just like a cold, sweetened latte or milky iced coffee. This is the perfect coffee drink for those who need a caffeine fix.

    9. Coffee Frappuccino

    A Starbucks Coffee Frappuccino

    Calories: 230

    Sugar: 45g

    Fat: 3g

    Ingredients

    Coffee lovers will appreciate this combination that takes the classic coffee frappuccino base and leaves it at that. It’s ice, milk, coffee frappuccino syrup, and coffee.

    Tastes Like

    A cold latte, milky iced coffee, or milky cup of cold brew this drink is slightly sweet and tastes like a delicious cold cup of coffee.

    Starbucks Creme Frappuccino

    1. Strawberry Creme Frappuccino

    Calories: 370

    Sugar: 51g

    Fat: 16g

    Ingredients

    Starting with ice, milk, and creme frappuccino syrup this option goes on to include strawberry puree and classic syrup to sweeten the deal. Topped with vanilla whipped cream and more strawberry puree makes this drink into a vibrant treat.

    Tastes Like

    It tastes like summer in a glass with all the wonderful notes of strawberries and cream. It resembles a strawberry milkshake or rich, strawberry yogurt.

    This option is also trending as the base for the famous ‘Cotton Candy Frapp’ found only on the Starbucks secret menu. Simply order a venti drink with half the strawberry puree and add three pumps of raspberry syrup, blend, and top with whipped cream.

    2. Chocolate Cookie Crumble Creme Frappuccino

    A Starbucks Chocolate Cookie Crumble Creme Frappuccino

    Calories: 460

    Sugar: 46g

    Fat: 25g

    Ingredients

    Ice is blended with creme frappuccino syrup and this is combined with mocha sauce and Frappuccino chips. Vanilla whipped cream is finished with more mocha sauce and chocolate cookie grind topping to give it a satisfying crunch.

    Tastes Like

    A wonderful combination of rich chocolate, vanilla, and satisfying cookie crunch it’s a chocoholics dream.

    3. Double Chocolaty Chip Creme Frappuccino

    A Starbucks Double Chocolaty Chip Creme Frappuccino

    Calories: 410

    Sugar: 47g

    Fat: 20g

    Ingredients

    Ice, milk, and creme frappuccino syrup start this drink off before mocha sauce and java chips are added to make it into a chocoholics delight. Vanilla whipped cream and mocha drizzle finishes the drink off to perfection.

    Tastes Like

    An ultra decadent hot chocolate but ice cold. This drink is one of the richest, most chocolaty menu items, perfect for any chocoholic.

    4. Caramel Ribbon Crunch Creme Frappuccino

    Caramel Ribbon Crunch Crème Frappuccino Blended Beverage

    Calories: 420

    Sugar: 46g

    Fat: 22g

    Ingredients

    Ice, milk, and creme frappuccino syrup are combined with buttery dark caramel sauce. This is topped with vanilla whipped cream, caramel sauce, and caramel sugar topping.

    Tastes Like

    The caramel ribbon crunch creme frappuccino is the sweetest of the sweet frap drinks. Double caramel sauce, creme syrup, and vanilla syrup in the whipped cream are bound to give you a prolonged sugar rush but the caramel sugar topping makes this effect even more extreme. This is definitely a drink for those who have a sweet tooth like no other!

    5. Chai Creme Frappuccino

    Calories: 340

    Sugar: 45g

    Fat: 16g

    Ingredients

    Alongside the rich, creamy creme frappuccino base there’s chai tea concentrate finished off with vanilla whipped cream, and a sprinkle of warming cinnamon.

    Tastes Like

    If you enjoy chai tea then you’ll love this option. It combines the warming taste of chai spices with the rich sweetness of a creme frappuccino. It’s rich in taste and lightly caffeinated to give you the boost you need to get through the afternoon.

    6. White Chocolate Creme Frappuccino

    Calories: 380

    Sugar: 49g

    Fat: 18g

    Ingredients

    Ice, milk, and the standard creme frappuccino syrup get this drink started before some white chocolate mocha sauce carries it up a notch. Vanilla whipped cream tops it all off to perfection.

    Tastes Like

    This one has all the wonderful sugary notes you’d expect without being overly sweet. It’s a great option if you need a sweet treat but you don’t want a strong flavor. Look out for the seasonal holiday ‘Toasted White Chocolate Creme’ option that’s finished with sugar sparkles and white pearl toppings.

    7. Vanilla Bean Creme Frappuccino

    Calories: 380

    Sugar: 52g

    Fat: 16g

    Ingredients

    Ice, milk, and creme frappuccino syrup are blended by your barista with a scoop or two of vanilla bean powder before it’s topped off with vanilla whipped cream.

    Tastes Like

    It tastes like vanilla ice cream or a milkshake in a glass. Deliciously sweet yet not overpowering. A perfect treat any time of the day or night.

    8. Matcha Green Tea Creme Frappuccino

    Calories: 420

    Sugar: 61g

    Fat: 16g

    Ingredients

    Take the classic creme frappuccino base and add simple syrup to sweeten the deal. Three scoops of matcha green tea powder make this drink glow green and vanilla whipped cream seals the deal.

    Tastes Like

    Matcha powder is the key ingredient to make this green tea creme frappuccino. In itself, this has a very bitter taste that some love and some people aren’t so keen on. The addition of plenty of sweet syrups helps to balance this out and vanilla cream on top certainly tones it down.

    Don’t Forget the Seasonal Ones…

    Every holiday season Starbucks produces a range of themed drinks including frappuccino options. Flavors like their Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino, Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino, and S’Mores Creme Frappuccino never fail to create a stir and often find their fame on Instagram or TikTok.

    F.A.Q.s

    What is the best Frappuccino to get at Starbucks?

    The best coffee-based frappuccino is the java chip option. It has rich, smooth creamy notes and bold chocolate flavors throughout.

    The best creme frappuccino is the strawberry creme frappuccino that tastes like summer in a glass.

    What is the Starbucks drink called that has ice, coffee, and milk?

    Coffee-based frappuccinos are the most popular blended beverages but other iced coffee like the iced latte also contains ice, coffee, and milk.

    Which Starbucks Frappuccino is the sweetest/has the most sugar?

    The Caffe Vanilla Frappuccino has the most sugar at 64g for a grande option. This is closely followed by the Matcha Green Tea Creme Frapp and White Chocolate Mocha Frapp tied at 61g of sugar for a grande.

    Final Thoughts

    Starbucks frappuccinos are decadent and delicious. They are the perfect solution if you’re looking for a cross between an iced latte, a milkshake, and ice cream. There are so many flavors to choose from, you could order a different one every day for 2 weeks and still not have tried them all. Ultimately, the best Starbucks frappuccino is the one you enjoy most so why not try them all and see for yourself which one deserves this title!

    Can you guess what keeps me up at night? You guessed it! Copious amounts of coffee beans. What? I brew them first.