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Caffè Americano: The Bold and Pure Espresso Experience

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Caffè Americano

$3.65 -5 Calories

$3.95 – 10 Calories

$4.25 – 15 Calories

$4.75 – 15 Calories

The Caffè Americano is a timeless coffeehouse classic that brings the bold, rich character of espresso into a longer, more approachable cup.
It’s made by pulling shots of Starbucks’ Signature Espresso Roast—with its signature notes of rich caramel and subtle sweetness—and then adding hot water to dilute it just right. This creates a drink with the same layered depth and light crema as straight espresso, but with a smoother, lighter body that’s closer to traditional brewed coffee in strength and drinkability.
No milk, no fuss—just pure coffee flavor in every sip. It’s the perfect pick for anyone who loves the intensity and nuance of espresso but wants something warmer, longer-lasting, and easy to enjoy throughout the day.
Simple, elegant, and a true nod to Starbucks’ espresso heritage!

What’s Included In It?

  • Short (8 fl oz): 1 Shot Signature Espresso Roast, Hot Water.
  • Tall (12 fl oz): 2 Shots Signature Espresso Roast, Hot Water.
  • Grande (16 fl oz): 3 Shots Signature Espresso Roast, Hot Water.
  • Venti (20 fl oz): 4 Shots Signature Espresso Roast, Hot Water.

Nutrition & Calories Insights Table

NutrientAmount per Short (8 oz)% Daily Value
Calories50%
Total Fat0g0%
Sodium5mg0%
Total Carbohydrates1g0%
Sugars0g0%
Protein0g0%
Caffeine75mg—
NutrientAmount per Tall (12 oz)% Daily Value
Calories101%
Total Fat0g0%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrates1g0%
Sugars0g0%
Protein1g2%
Caffeine150mg—
NutrientAmount per Grande (16 oz)% Daily Value
Calories151%
Total Fat0g0%
Sodium15mg1%
Total Carbohydrates2g1%
Sugars0g0%
Protein1g2%
Caffeine225mg—
NutrientAmount per Venti (20 oz)% Daily Value
Calories251%
Total Fat0g0%
Sodium20mg1%
Total Carbohydrates4g1%
Sugars0g0%
Protein1g2%
Caffeine300mg—

What Are The Customization options Available In Caffè Americano

  • 2% Milk
  • Almond
  • Coconut
  • Breve (Half & Half)
  • Heavy Cream
  • Nonfat Milk
  • Oatmilk
  • Protein-boosted Milk
  • Soy
  • Nondairy Vanilla Sweet Cream
  • Vanilla Sweet Cream
  • Whole Milk
  • Whipped Cream
  • Extra Whipped Cream
  • Light Whipped Cream
  • No Whipped Cream
  • Cinnamon Powder
  • Nutmeg Powder
  • Salted Brown–Buttery Topping
  • Extra Salted Brown Butter Topping
  • Light Salted Brown–Buttery Topping
  • No Salted Brown–Buttery Topping
  • Caramel Brulée Topping
  • Caramel Crunch Topping
  • Cinnamon Dolce Sprinkles
  • Cookie Crumble Topping
  • Chocolate Curls Topping
  • Pumpkin Spice Topping
  • Red & Green Sprinkle Topping
  • Caramel Drizzle
  • Mocha Drizzle
  • Nondairy Brown Sugar Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Chocolate Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Gingerbread Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Matcha Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Peppermint Chocolate Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Salted Caramel Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Strawberry Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Sugar Cookie Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam
  • Banana Protein Cold Foam
  • Brown Sugar Protein Cold Foam
  • Caramel Brulée Protein Cold Foam
  • Chocolate Protein Cold Foam
  • Gingerbread Protein Cold Foam
  • Matcha Protein Cold Foam
  • Peppermint Chocolate Protein Cold Foam
  • Pistachio Protein Cold Foam
  • Salted Caramel Protein Cold Foam
  • Sugar Cookie Protein Cold Foam
  • Vanilla Protein Cold Foam
  • Chocolate Cream Cold Foam
  • Extra Chocolate Cream Cold Foam
  • Light Chocolate Cream Cold Foam
  • No Chocolate Cream Cold Foam
  • Banana Cream Cold Foam
  • Brown Sugar Cream Cold Foam
  • Caramel Brulée Cream Cold Foam
  • Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam
  • Gingerbread Cream Cold Foam
  • Matcha Cream Cold Foam
  • Peppermint Chocolate Cream Cold Foam
  • Pistachio Cream Cold Foam
  • Salted Caramel Cream Cold Foam
  • Strawberry Cream Cold Foam
  • Sugar Cookie Cream Cold Foam
  • None
  • No water – Prepared with 2% Milk
  • No water – Prepared with Almondmilk
  • No water – Prepared with Coconutmilk
  • No water – Prepared with Cream (Half & Half)
  • No water – Prepared with Heavy Cream
  • No water – Prepared with Nonfat Milk
  • No water – Prepared with Oatmilk
  • No water – Prepared with Soymilk
  • No water – Prepared with Nondairy Vanilla Sweet Cream
  • No water – Prepared with Vanilla Sweet Cream
  • No water – Prepared with Whole Milk
  • Pistachio Sauce
  • Caramel Brulée Sauce
  • Dark Caramel Sauce
  • Mocha Sauce
  • White Chocolate Mocha Sauce
  • Brown Sugar Syrup
  • Caramel Syrup
  • Sugar-Free Caramel Syrup
  • Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
  • Gingerbread Syrup
  • Hazelnut Syrup
  • Peppermint Syrup
  • Sugar Cookie Syrup
  • Sugar-Free Vanilla Syrup
  • Vanilla Syrup
  • Vanilla Bean Powder scoops
  • Add Shots
  • None
  • Blonde Espresso
  • Signature Espresso
  • 1/2 Decaf
  • Decaf Espresso Roast
  • 1/3 Decaf
  • 2/3 Decaf
  • None
  • Ristretto
  • Long Shot
  • None
  • Upside Down
  • None
  • Line the Cup with Caramel Sauce
  • Line the Cup with Mocha Sauce
  • Ice
  • Extra Ice
  • Light Ice
  • No Ice
  • Pistachio Sauce
  • Matcha Powder scoops
  • Classic Syrup
  • Honey Blend Syrup
  • Honey
  • Sugar In The Raw®
  • Splenda®
  • Stevia in the Raw®
  • Sugar
  • Personal Cup
  • None
  • Short Cup
  • Tall Cup
  • Grande Cup
  • Venti Cup

Frequently Asked Questions – Caffè Americano

Both are black coffee drinks, but they’re made very differently, which affects taste and texture:

  • A Caffè Americano starts with shots of espresso (rich, concentrated, and topped with a light layer of crema), then hot water is added to dilute it to a longer, more drinkable strength. This gives it a bolder, more intense flavor with that signature espresso depth and subtle crema.
  • Brewed coffee (like Pike Place® Roast drip) is made by slowly passing hot water through ground coffee in a filter—resulting in a smoother, milder body with no crema and a more traditional “drip” coffee taste.

In short: Americano = espresso + water (bolder, crema-topped), Brewed = ground coffee + water (smoother, classic drip style).

It’s all about the espresso shots! At Starbucks:

  • A Grande Caffè Americano gets three shots of espresso (about 225 mg caffeine).
  • A Grande Caffè Latte gets two shots (about 150 mg caffeine).

The extra shot in the Americano gives it that stronger kick, even though both are diluted with liquid (water for Americano, milk for Latte).

Yes, though they’re very similar:

  • Americano: Hot water is poured over the espresso shots.
  • Long Black (more common in Australia and New Zealand): Espresso shots are poured over the hot water.

The Long Black method helps preserve more of the crema on top, while the Americano tends to blend it in more. Flavor-wise, they’re close, but purists notice the crema difference!

Yes, and it’s a great option! Switching to Starbucks® Blonde Espresso Roast makes your Americano smoother, slightly sweeter, and a bit brighter—with a higher caffeine content per shot than the Signature Espresso Roast. Just ask your barista for a “Blonde Americano.”

Absolutely—it’s one of the most popular iced drinks on the menu! An Iced Caffè Americano is made with espresso shots, cold water, and served over ice. It’s refreshing, bold, and keeps that classic espresso flavor without any milk.

Yes, 100%! Plain Caffè Americano (hot or iced) is just espresso and water—no milk, sugar, or syrups—so it has virtually zero carbs and negligible calories (usually under 15 calories per cup). It’s a go-to choice for keto, low-carb, intermittent fasting, or anyone keeping things super clean.

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