Starbucks Whole Bean Menu With Prices
Every Starbucks cafe sells its coffee by the bag, and this 2026 Whole Bean menu lists all of them with prices: Blonde, Medium, and Dark roasts from the everyday Pike Place to limited seasonal blends like Christmas Blonde and the Holiday Blend. Bags run about $13.95 to $17.95 for 1 lb, and every purchase includes free grinding matched to your brewer.
The rule that surprises people: lighter roasts carry MORE caffeine, so Veranda Blend beans out-caffeinate Sumatra cup for cup. Check the Roasted On date printed on every bag and buy the freshest; flavor peaks in the first three weeks after roast.
Blonde Roast
The light-roast shelf: mellow Veranda Blend with toasted malt notes, the citrusy Sunsera Blend, seasonal Christmas Blonde, and Blonde Espresso Roast for home machines. Lightest body, brightest acidity, highest caffeine per cup, and the best entry point for people who take milk.
Starbucks® Christmas Blonde Roast
$15.95
Starbucks® Sunsera Blend
$15.95
Starbucks® Green Apron Blend™
$15.95
Veranda Blend®
$15.95
Starbucks® Blonde Espresso Roast
$15.95
Medium Roast
The balanced heart of the lineup: Pike Place Roast (the cafe default, chocolate and toasted nuts), single-origin Guatemala Antigua, Organic Yukon Blend, the Green Apron Blend baristas helped design, Sirens Blend, seasonal Thanksgiving Blend, and Decaf Pike Place for evening cups.
Starbucks® Holiday Blend
$15.95
Starbucks Siren’s Blend™
$15.95
Guatemala Antigua
$14.95
Pike Place® Roast
$15.95
Decaf Pike Place Roast
$15.95
Organic Yukon Blend®
$15.95
Dark Roast
Full-body territory: Caffe Verona (the mocha pairing classic), Espresso Roast (what the cafe machines actually pull), intense Italian Roast, earthy Sumatra and its decaf twin, the smoky-sweet Komodo Dragon Blend, and the winter Holiday Blend. Lowest caffeine, biggest flavor.
Starbucks® Thanksgiving Blend
$15.95
Caffè Verona®
$15.95
Espresso Roast
$14.47
Italian Roast
$15.95
Komodo Dragon Blend®
$15.95
Sumatra
$15.95
Decaf Sumatra
$15.95
Whole Bean Prices at a Glance (2026)
| Bag (1 lb) | Price |
|---|---|
| Pike Place Roast | $14.95 |
| Veranda Blend | $14.95 |
| Caffe Verona / Espresso Roast / Italian Roast | $14.95 |
| Sumatra / Guatemala Antigua | $15.95 |
| Organic Yukon Blend | $16.95 |
| Decaf Pike Place / Decaf Sumatra | $15.95 |
| Seasonal (Christmas Blonde, Holiday, Thanksgiving) | $16.95 |
| Sirens Blend / Komodo Dragon | $16.95 |
A pound brews roughly 30 cups, so even the priciest bag lands near 55 cents a cup, a tenth of counter prices. Grocery stores carry the core roasts for less, but cafe bags are typically fresher and earn Stars.
Pick Your Roast in 30 Seconds
You add milk or sugar
Medium: Pike Place or Guatemala Antigua. They hold their flavor through cream.
You drink it black
Blonde for bright and tea-like (Veranda, Sunsera), dark for rich and smoky (Verona, Sumatra).
You own an espresso machine
Espresso Roast is literally what the stores pull; Blonde Espresso for a brighter shot.
You want maximum caffeine
Any Blonde bag. Roasting burns caffeine off, so light roasts win, the opposite of what most people assume.
Free Grinding: Use It Right
- French Press: coarse grind, the default recommendation
- Drip machine: medium grind, the setting most bags leave with
- Pour-over: medium-fine for V60 and cones
- Espresso: fine, and buy Espresso Roast or Blonde Espresso specifically
- Buying for later? Keep beans whole and grind at home per batch
FAQs About Starbucks Whole Bean Coffee
How much is a bag of Starbucks coffee beans?
Core roasts run about $14.95 per pound in cafes in 2026, with single origins, organic, and seasonal blends at $15.95 to $17.95.
Will Starbucks grind my beans for free?
Yes, any bag bought in-store grinds free to your brew method, and many stores will grind bags bought elsewhere if they carry the same coffee.
Which whole bean has the most caffeine?
The Blonde roasts (Veranda, Sunsera, Christmas Blonde). Lighter roast means more caffeine per bean, so they out-punch every dark bag.
What do the cafe machines use?
Espresso Roast for standard shots and Blonde Espresso Roast for blonde shots, both sold by the bag, which makes true home replication possible.
How long do the beans stay fresh?
Peak flavor runs about three weeks from the Roasted On date, acceptable to eight. Store airtight, dark, and room temperature; never the fridge.
Are seasonal blends worth it?
Christmas Blonde and Holiday Blend sell out yearly for a reason, but they are $2 over Pike Place for packaging and scarcity as much as taste. Buy one, decide for yourself, and stock up in the after-season markdown if you love it.
What makes the new “1971 Roast” different from Pike Place?
While Pike Place Roast is a smooth, balanced medium roast, the 1971 Roast is a bold dark roast. It draws direct inspiration from the original beans Starbucks sold when the company first opened in 1971, delivering a deeper, more robust flavor profile. Expect prominent notes of walnut and toasted sugar, making it ideal for anyone who prefers a heavier, more intense cup of coffee.
Can I use my 200-star reward for a bag of coffee?
No. Following the March 2026 rewards refresh, redeeming for a full bag of whole bean coffee requires 300 Stars (with a $16 maximum value cap). The 200-Star tier is reserved for handcrafted beverages and hot breakfast items only.
Is Guatemala Casi Cielo available year-round in 2026
No. Guatemala Casi Cielo continues to be a seasonal offering available during the Winter and Spring period. It typically arrives in late January and remains on shelves until stock sells out, usually around April. For a consistent year-round single-origin from Guatemala, the Guatemala Antigua is a permanent menu staple.
Does Starbucks offer organic whole bean coffee?
Yes. The Organic Yukon Blend® is the main certified organic option on the Starbucks Whole Bean Menu in 2026. This medium roast is known for its big, lingering flavor and distinctive herbal complexity.
How do I earn “Bonus Stars” on whole bean purchases?
Starbucks regularly offers “Star Dashes” through the app. In 2026, watch for the recurring “At-Home Brewer” challenge, which commonly awards 50–100 Bonus Stars when you purchase two bags of whole bean coffee within a designated week.
Will Starbucks grind my coffee if I bought it at a grocery store?
Yes, but only under specific conditions. Baristas will grind sealed, Starbucks-branded whole bean bags purchased from grocery stores. For quality control and to prevent cross-contamination of their equipment, they cannot grind non-Starbucks beans or any bag that has already been opened.
The Bottom Line
Whole bean is how Starbucks costs 55 cents a cup instead of $4: pick your roast lane, use the free grind, chase fresh roast dates, and let the cafe visits become the exception. Instant convenience instead? See the VIA Instant menu, and taste any roast brewed fresh via the Brewed Coffee menu.
