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Caffè Misto: The Perfect Balance of Brew and Steam

Caffè Misto

$3.65 – 50 Calories

$3.75 – 80 Calories

$4.25 – 110 Calories

$4.65 – 130 Calories

The Caffè Misto is Starbucks’ take on the classic café au lait—a cozy, perfectly balanced drink that combines equal parts of freshly brewed coffee and silky steamed milk.
It delivers a smoother, creamier experience than plain black coffee, while still letting the rich, bold flavor of the brew shine through. The steamed milk softens the edges without overpowering the coffee, creating that comforting, velvety texture many people love.
Think of it as the ideal middle ground: more luxurious and approachable than straight drip coffee, but lighter and less intense than a full latte. It’s a simple, satisfying choice for anyone who wants their coffee a little gentler and a lot more comforting—any time of day!

What’s Included In It?

  • Short (8 fl oz): 4 oz Freshly Brewed Coffee, 4 oz Steamed 2% Milk.
  • Tall (12 fl oz): 6 oz Freshly Brewed Coffee, 6 oz Steamed 2% Milk.
  • Grande (16 fl oz): 8 oz Freshly Brewed Coffee, 8 oz Steamed 2% Milk.
  • Venti (20 fl oz): 10 oz Freshly Brewed Coffee, 10 oz Steamed 2% Milk.

Nutrition & Calories Insights Table

NutrientAmount per Short (8 oz)% Daily Value
Calories503%
Total Fat2g3%
Sodium50mg2%
Total Carbohydrates5g2%
Sugars5g10%
Protein4g8%
Caffeine75mg
NutrientAmount per Tall (12 oz)% Daily Value
Calories804%
Total Fat3g4%
Sodium80mg3%
Total Carbohydrates8g3%
Sugars8g16%
Protein5g10%
Caffeine115mg
NutrientAmount per Grande (16 oz)% Daily Value
Calories1105%
Total Fat4g5%
Sodium100mg4%
Total Carbohydrates10g4%
Sugars10g20%
Protein7g14%
Caffeine150mg
NutrientAmount per Venti (20 oz)% Daily Value
Calories1307%
Total Fat5g6%
Sodium130mg6%
Total Carbohydrates13g5%
Sugars13g26%
Protein9g18%
Caffeine195mg

What Are The Customization options Available In Caffè Misto

  • 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 Misto

The key differences come down to the coffee base and milk ratio:

  • A Caffè Misto is made with freshly brewed drip coffee (like Pike Place® Roast) mixed with steamed milk in a classic 1:1 ratio—equal parts coffee and steamed milk. It’s smooth, creamy, and milder, with no extra foam on top.
  • A Latte (Caffè Latte) uses espresso shots as the base, topped with a larger volume of steamed milk and a light layer of foam. It has a stronger, more concentrated coffee flavor with that signature velvety texture and frothy top.

In short: Misto = brewed coffee + steamed milk (gentler and more coffee-forward in taste), Latte = espresso + lots of steamed milk + foam (richer and milkier).

Yes, absolutely! Swap in your choice of nonfat, whole, oat, almond, coconut, or soy milk. Each option changes the texture, flavor, and nutrition (like calories and fat content), so feel free to make it your own.

Pretty much, yes! Starbucks calls their version Caffè Misto, but it’s essentially the same classic drink: half brewed coffee, half steamed milk—known worldwide as café au lait (French for “coffee with milk”).

It depends on the size, but in smaller sizes like Tall, yes—the Misto usually has more!

  • A Tall Caffè Misto has about 115 mg of caffeine (from the brewed coffee base).
  • A Tall Latte has about 75 mg (from just one shot of espresso).

In larger sizes (Grande and Venti), a standard Latte jumps to 150 mg (two shots), while a Misto has around 150 mg (Grande) or 195 mg (Venti). Brewed coffee gives the Misto that extra kick in smaller cups!

Definitely! It’s super popular to sweeten things up with pumps of vanilla, caramel, hazelnut, or any other syrup. The 1:1 coffee-to-milk ratio makes it a great canvas for flavors without overpowering the brew.

Yes, easy! Just ask for a Decaf Caffè Misto, and your barista will use brewed Decaf Pike Place® Roast as the base. You’ll get the same creamy, comforting drink with way less caffeine (just a trace amount left). Perfect for an afternoon or evening treat!

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