Are Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Drinks Bad For You?

That question, are Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Drinks bad for you is a great one to ask as it is important to watch your health from a number of factors including sugar, fat, calories and caffeine content.

Here is the long and short of it, the quick answer, it is in my opinion that Starbucks Doubleshot Energy drinks are not bad for you, but there is one concern that I have, and it is not the caffeine content!

Keep reading for the stimulating details!

Are Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Drinks Bad For You?

In my humble opinion, Starbucks Doubleshot Energy drinks are not bad for you as long as you enjoy them in moderation. The caffeine content of 135 milligrams per can is by no means excessive, neither for healthy adults nor pregnant or nursing ladies.

The sugar content of 25 grams is, in my opinion, a bone of contention. 25 grams of sugar per day is below the suggested maximum daily intake for both men and women. It leaves very little room for the rest of the day as the suggested daily maximum intake as recommended by the American Heart Association is 27 grams for women and 36 grams for men.

The drinks are low fat with only 3 grams per 15 fluid ounce (450 ml) can, and the calorie count is 210 per can.

The drink has a healthy nutritional profile with B vitamins which help your body to produce energy from food and manage cholesterol levels and coffee itself is packed with powerful antioxidants, phenolic compounds and flavonoids that have proven, science-backed and peer reviewed health benefits.

Other health benefits come from the herbs Guarana and Panax Ginseng with the latter being known for reducing blood pressure and aiding blood flow to name a few.

This also what makes Starbucks doubleshot energy an excellent and well-thought-out energy drink as your energy is enhanced by the nutrients and conversion of food to energy, caffeine and the herbs Guarana and Ginseng.

The result is a good, even, holistic and sustained energy boost. My only bone of contention is the sugar content.

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Can Starbucks Doubleshot Kill You?

Anything in excessive amounts can kill you, even drinking too much water. Caffeine, when consumed in excessive amounts of 9,000 to 12,000 mg is deadly, which is 67 to 88 15 Oz (450 ml) cans, or 1005 to 1320 Oz (452 to 594 liters), an impossible amount to consume in one session or even a single day.

It is fair to say that Starbucks Doubleshot energy drink is highly likely to kill you.

I still suggest that you remain within the suggested safe maximum daily caffeine intake of 400 mg per day for healthy adults and 200 mg per day for pregnant and lactating ladies.

Is Starbucks Doubleshot Energy An Energy Drink?

Yes, Starbucks Doubleshot Energy drink is a coffee-based energy drink made with Starbucks coffee, more specifically speaking 100% Arabica coffee.

Starbucks double shot is available in the following flavors:

• Hazelnut.
• White Chocolate.
• Mocha.
• Coffee.
• Vanilla.

Like all energy drinks, it contains Taurine and caffeine. Unlike other energy drinks, it is coffee-based and fortified with vitamins A, D3 and C with herbs Panax ginseng and Guarana added for stimulation and other benefits too.

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Is Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Carbonated?

No, this Starbucks energy drink is not carbonated. No gas is used in this drink.

Are Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Drinks Gluten Free?

Yes, Starbucks Doubleshot Energy drinks of all flavors are 100% gluten-free.

Does Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Have Milk?

Yes, this Starbucks coffee based energy drink contains both skim milk and reduced fat milk.

Does Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Have Sugar?

This Starbucks coffee energy drink has 25 grams of sugar for all flavors that it is available in.

Despite the claims and opinions made by other websites and blogs, I don’t consider this to be a low amount. It’s the equivalent of 5 teaspoons of sugar and leaves very little room for sugar through the rest of your day.

If you are a lady reading this, you will have to limit your sugar intake for the rest of the day to only 2 grams more. For men, you’ll have a little more wiggle room with 11 grams of sugar for the rest of the day. This is only the equivalent of a gram more than two teaspoons.

Thus, in my opinion, a single drink with 25 grams is a high sugar content.

Frequently Asked Questions About Are Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Drinks Bad For You

Is Double Shot Coffee Bad For You?

No, the consumption of two shots of espresso, two coffees or two cans of Starbucks Doubleshot energy is not bad for you as the average caffeine content is below the 400 mg recommended maximum daily intake as suggested by the FDA.

• Two Shots Of Espresso: 150 mg of caffeine.
• Two 8 Oz Brewed Coffee: 240 mg of caffeine.
• Two cans of Starbucks Doubleshot Energy: 270 mg of caffeine.

How Many Double Shots Of Espresso Is Safe?

The average amount of caffeine in a single shot of espresso is 75 milligrams of caffeine while a doppio, a double shot of espresso, has 150 mg of caffeine. The FDA recommends a daily maximum of 400 mg of caffeine per day. 5 x 75 mg = 375 mg of caffeine, meaning that the maximum number of espresso shots you can enjoy in a single day is 5.

Is Double Shot Espresso A Lot Of Caffeine?

Yes, a double shot of espresso has 150 mg of caffeine, which is more than an ample caffeine kick that will more than awaken you.

What Does Double Espresso Do To Your Body?

A double espresso will give you the stimulation that you need to wake up, stave off fatigue and keep going. The exact function of caffeine is debated in the medical community between the stimulation of adrenaline and the suppression of adenosine, a substance that makes you feel fatigued.

I’ll leave the science to the scientists, and only speak of the effects based on extensive experience!

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Is It Okay To Drink Espresso Twice A Day?

Yes, a shot of espresso twice per day has 150 mg of caffeine and thus is very safe and well below the recommended daily maximum.

This, you could, depending on your own caffeine tolerance, enjoy two double espressos and still not over shoot the 400 mg caffeine per day limit set by the FDA.

How Long Does It Take For A 15 Oz Can Of Starbucks DoubleShot Energy To Kick In?

The amount of time that orally consumed caffeine takes to kick in be it a regular coffee drink or an energy drink is 15 to 20 minutes. Peak caffeine levels in the blood are reached after 45 minutes.

Why Are Starbucks Drinks So Strong?

Starbucks drinks have more caffeine than other coffee beverages due to the company using beans that have a greater concentration of caffeine. It is simple as that.

How Much Taurine Is In Starbucks Doubleshot Energy?

A Starbucks Doubleshot energy has 1800 mg of caffeine per can.

Final Thoughts – Are Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Drinks Bad For You?

If you have read this far you will know the answer and my point of view on the question, are Starbucks Doubleshot Energy drinks bad for you or not and what my sweet concern is regarding the categorization of the drink as healthy or not.

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