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Dark Roast – Caffè Verona®: A Passionate for Chocolate Lovers

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Dark Roast - Caffè Verona®

$3.45 – 5 Calories

$3.65 – 5 Calories

$4.15 – 5 Calories

$4.35 – 5 Calories

Caffè Verona®: Starbucks’ Romantic Dark Roast Classic Caffè Verona® carries a touch of old-school romance in every cup. Its story begins back in 1975, when it was first crafted as “Jake’s Blend” exclusively for a beloved Seattle restaurant. Customers loved it so much that Starbucks started hand-scooping and blending it in stores—known then as the “80/20 Blend.”
Over time, it earned its elegant name: Verona, after the legendary Italian city of Romeo and Juliet, the ultimate symbol of love.
This timeless dark roast is a masterful multi-region blend that delivers rich, well-balanced depth with a velvety dark cocoa texture and a roasty, caramel-like sweetness. It’s often called a true “dessert coffee” for good reason—those deep, luxurious cocoa notes pair beautifully with dark chocolate, tiramisu, brownies, or any sweet, buttery pastry.
Whether you’re savoring it solo on a cozy evening or sharing it with someone special, Caffè Verona® brings warmth, richness, and a little bit of romance to every sip.

What’s Included In It?

  • Short (8 fl oz): Freshly Brewed Caffè Verona® (100% Arabica beans).
  • Tall (12 fl oz): Freshly Brewed Caffè Verona® (100% Arabica beans).
  • Grande (16 fl oz): Freshly Brewed Caffè Verona® (100% Arabica beans).
  • Venti (20 fl oz): Freshly Brewed Caffè Verona® (100% Arabica beans).

Nutrition & Calories Insights Table

NutrientAmount per Short (8 oz)% Daily Value
Calories50%
Total Fat0g0%
Sodium5mg0%
Total Carbohydrates0g0%
Sugars0g0%
Protein0.5g1%
Caffeine130mg—
NutrientAmount per Tall (12 oz)% Daily Value
Calories50%
Total Fat0g0%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrates0g0%
Sugars0g0%
Protein1g2%
Caffeine195mg—
NutrientAmount per Grande (16 oz)% Daily Value
Calories50%
Total Fat0g0%
Sodium10mg1%
Total Carbohydrates0g0%
Sugars0g0%
Protein1g2%
Caffeine260mg—
NutrientAmount per Venti (20 oz)% Daily Value
Calories50%
Total Fat0g0%
Sodium15mg1%
Total Carbohydrates0g0%
Sugars0g0%
Protein1g2%
Caffeine340mg—

What Are The Customization options Available In Dark Roast – Caffè Verona®

  • 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 – Dark Roast – Caffè Verona®

Caffè Verona’s name has evolved over the years, reflecting its journey from a special custom blend to a Starbucks icon:

  • It started in 1975 as “Jake’s Blend” — created exclusively for a single Seattle restaurant called Jake’s.
  • As its popularity grew, Starbucks began hand-blending it in stores under the name “80/20 Blend” (an 80% Yukon Blend + 20% Italian Roast recipe).
  • Eventually, it was officially rebranded as Caffè Verona®, paying homage to the romantic Italian city of Verona (think Romeo and Juliet), capturing its rich, passionate character.

Three names, one legendary dark roast!

Caffè Verona® shines with deep dark cocoa and caramelized sugar notes — think rich, velvety chocolate and a subtle roasty sweetness. It delivers a full body, very low acidity, and a smooth, lingering finish that feels luxurious and dessert-like.

Yes! Starbucks regularly offers Decaf Caffè Verona® both in stores and for home brewing (whole bean, ground, etc.). The decaffeination process keeps that signature rich, chocolatey depth and velvety texture intact — just without the caffeine kick.

Nope — zero added chocolate or sugar! Those indulgent “dark cocoa” and “caramelized sugar” flavors come naturally from the multi-region bean blend and the intense dark roasting process that brings out those deep, roasty-sweet characteristics.

Yes — it’s actually one of the best dark roasts for French Press! The full-bodied profile and essential oils really shine in immersion brewing, giving you that signature velvety mouthfeel, rich cocoa notes, and smooth texture without any bitterness overpowering the cup.

Darker roasts lose a bit more caffeine during the longer roasting time. Here’s the comparison for a Grande (16 oz) brewed coffee:

  • Caffè Verona® (Dark Roast): ~260 mg caffeine
  • Blonde Roast (e.g., Veranda or similar): ~360 mg caffeine

So if you’re looking for a stronger caffeine hit, go lighter roast — but for that deep, cozy richness, dark like Verona is perfect (with a still-solid caffeine level).

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