Yes, Starbucks Refreshers do contain caffeine. The caffeine comes from the green coffee extract that is used as an ingredient in the Refreshers beverages.
Here are the typical caffeine amounts in the different Starbucks Refreshers sizes:
Tall (12 fl oz):
- Around 45-50mg of caffeine
Grande (16 fl oz):
- Around 60-70mg of caffeine
Venti (24 fl oz):
- Around 90-100mg of caffeine
For comparison, a Tall 12oz cup of Starbucks Pike Place Roast coffee contains about 260mg of caffeine.
So while the Refreshers have less caffeine than a typical cup of brewed coffee, they still provide a moderate caffeine boost, similar to some sodas or teas.
The caffeine level is intended to provide an energy lift without being as high as coffee or some energy drinks. Starbucks describes the caffeine kick from Refreshers as “naturally refreshing.”
It’s also worth noting that caffeine amounts can vary slightly between the different Refreshers flavors like Strawberry Lemonade, Dragon Drink, Mango Dragon-fruit, etc.
But in general, you can expect a Tall Refresher to have around 45-50mg of caffeine from the green coffee extract used in these fruity, lightly caffeinated beverages.
