Starbucks Doubleshot Drinks - All The Details You Need!

Starbucks Doubleshot Drinks – All The Details You Need!

Last updated on August 4th, 2024 at 11:30

There are two distinct Starbucks Doubleshot drinks, espresso and energy. In this article I’ll dig down and give you all the details that you need to know to help you make the decision on which to try, their differences and how much caffeine, calories, sugar and fat are in them.

Keep reading for the details!

Starbucks Doubleshot Drinks

When it comes to discussing Starbucks Doubleshot drinks we are of course referring to two series of canned coffee beverages:

  • Starbucks Doubleshot espresso.
  • Starbucks Doubleshot energy.

Both these drinks are different as one is an espresso based coffee drink that comes in a variety of flavors while the other is a coffee based energy drink.

Let’s talk about both these drinks in more detail.

Starbucks Doubleshot Drinks
Starbucks Doubleshot Energy

Read: Starbucks canned espresso

Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso

Starbucks Doubleshot espresso is available in a variety of flavors and first appeared on the market in 2008.

They are a very convenient way of enjoying Starbucks coffee at home, work, the gym and just about anywhere without the need to visit their outlets.

You can find Starbucks Doubleshot espresso drinks at all major retail outlets as they are sold in:

  • Walmart.
  • Target.
  • Gas stations.
  • Grocery stores.
  • Supermarkets.
  • 7-Eleven.
  • Amazon.
  • eBay.

Of course, you can buy them at all Starbucks outlets, but you don’t go there to buy a canned coffee when you can enjoy a fresh one.

The calories, caffeine and sugar content varies depending on which flavor that you order. I’ll get to those details in a moment.

The flavors available are:

  • Salted Caramel.
  • Cubano.
  • Americano.
  • Espresso And Cream.
  • Espresso And Cream Light.

The drinks are tasty, delicious and are made with Starbucks 100% Arabica coffee. You can find them.

Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Caffeine Content

Starbucks Doubleshot espresso drinks of all flavors are available in the same sized can which is 6.5 Oz (195 ml).

The total caffeine content varies from 70 mg to 120 mg of total caffeine depending on which flavor you have.

  • Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Salted Caramel Cream Flavor 6.5 Oz (195 ml) Can: 70 mg.
  • Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Cubano 6.5 Oz (195 ml) Can: 85 mg.
  • Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Americano 6.5 Oz (195 ml) Can: 110 mg.
  • Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso And Cream 6.5 Oz (195 ml) Can: 120 mg.
  • Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso And Cream Light 6.5 Oz (195 ml) Can: 120 mg.

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Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Caffeine Content
Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso

Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Nutrition Facts

The nutritional facts for all Starbucks Doubleshot espresso drinks are the same with the exemption of their espresso and cream light flavor.

Let’s start with the espresso and cream light and then later I’ll move on to talking about the other flavors and the nutritional details to help you compare them and the benefits of the espresso and cream light.

By far the best way of displaying the details is by using a table.

NutrientAmountPercentage Of Daily Value
Total Calories703.5%
Cholesterol15 mg5%
Protein2 gramsN/A
Sodium50 mg2%
Total Carbohydrates5 grams2%
Of Which Fiber0 grams0%
Of Which Sugar5 grams14% (men), 17% (Women)
Total Fat4 grams5%
Of Which Saturated Fat2.5 grams13%
Of Which Trans Fat0 grams0%

The percentage of daily values is based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

What stands out is the 70 calories, 4 grams of fat and more importantly, just 5 grams of sugar.

Now let’s get to the nutritional facts for the other flavors, which all have the same nutritional facts.

NutrientAmountPercentage Of Daily Value
Total Calories1407%
Cholesterol15 mg5%
Protein6 gramsN/A
Sodium50 mg2%
Total Carbohydrates17 grams2%
Of Which Fiber0 grams0%
Of Which Sugar17 grams47% (men), 58% (Women)
Total Fat6 grams7%
Of Which Saturated Fat4.5 grams26%
Of Which Trans Fat0 grams0%

The obvious concern here is the amount of sugar. Even though the amount is 47% and 58% of the daily maximum amount for men and women there is very little room for the rest of the day.

Women only have 12 grams and men 19 grams from the rest of the day, which is not a lot. It is easy to see how you can easily go over the 29 grams and 36 grams limit for men and women.

Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Drinks

This is the coffee giants range of coffee-based energy drinks. The drinks come in a variety of flavors and 15 Oz (450 ml) can.

The flavors are as follows:

  • White chocolate.
  • Mocha.
  • Hazelnut.
  • Coffee flavor.
  • Vanilla.

You can buy the canned coffee energy drinks everywhere, from supermarkets, to gas stations, 7-Eleven, Walmart, Target and grocery stores.

It’s a well-thought-out drink with the design aim to give you a prolonged and sustained energy boost from:

  • Caffeine.
  • Inositol.
  • Panax Ginseng.
  • B Vitamins.
  • Guarana.

Basically the boost is from nutrients, caffeine and herbs.

Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Drinks
Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Vanilla

Read: Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Caffeine

Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Caffeine

Each flavor has the same amount of caffeine, which is 135 mg of the stimulant per 15 Oz (450 ml) can.

135 mg may not seem like a lot of caffeine, but keep in mind that your stimulation comes from guarana, panax ginseng and the nutrients also.

If you are not experiencing the caffeine kick that you are expecting, wait at least half an hour as caffeine takes 20 to 30 mins to take effect.

I don’t want to suffer the side effects of over stimulation.

Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Ingredients

Obviously the principle ingredient in Starbucks Doubleshot energy drinks is coffee and water, more precisely 100% Arabica coffee. For the coffee enthusiasts, it is brewed coffee not espresso that is used to make this.

Here is a complete list of the ingredients.

  • Brewed Starbucks Coffee (Water and 100% Arabica coffee).
  • Carrageenan.
  • Cellulose Gel and gum.
  • Dextrose.
  • Guarana.
  • Inositol.
  • Maltodextrin.
  • Natural Flavors.
  • Niacinamide (Vitamin B3).
  • Panax Ginseng.
  • Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6).
  • Reduced Fat Milk And Skim Milk.
  • Riboflavin (Vitamin B2).
  • Sucralose.
  • Sugar.
  • Sodium Ascorbate.
  • Taurine.
  • Tricalcium Phosphate.
  • Vitamin A.
  • Vitamin D3.
NutrientAmountDaily Value
Calories2109.5%
Calcium401 mg30%
Cholesterol15 mg5%
Iron0.4 mg2%
Niacin38 mg240%
Potassium1052 mg20%
Protein4 gN/A
Riboflavin3.4 mg260%
Sugar26 grams72% (Men), 89% (women).
Vitamin A120 mcg15%
Vitamin B64 mg240%
Vitamin D2 Mcg10%

The obvious concern here is the high sugar content as the maximum suggested amount per day is 36 grams for men and 29 grams for women. A single can could easily put you over this amount depending on what you have consumed earlier in the day.

Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Calories

The amount of calories in a Starbucks Doubleshot energy is 210 calories per can. This is 50% more than a Doubleshot espresso and triple the amount in an espresso and cream light.

Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Healthy

Starbucks Doubleshot energy is not a healthy beverage in my opinion due to the excessively high sugar content.

The 26 grams of sugar is a cause for concern for both men and women as it allows you only 3 grams for the rest of the day if you are a woman and 12 grams if you are a man.

Prolonged excessive sugar intake puts you at an increased risk of:

  • Diabetes.
  • Heart disease.
  • Fatty liver.
  • Obesity.
  • Inflammation.
  • High blood pressure.

Once in a while, it should not be a problem. I strongly advise that you monitor your sugar intake and stick to the maximum limits set by the American Heart Association of 29 grams of sugar per day for women and 36 grams per day for men.

Frequently Asked Questions About Starbucks Doubleshot Drinks

How Much Caffeine Is In A Doubleshot Starbucks Drink?

Starbucks Doubleshot drinks are two distinct versions with the caffeine content ranging from 70 mg to 135 mg.

Starbucks Doubleshot energy has 135 mg of caffeine for all flavors while Starbucks Doubleshot espresso drinks have a caffeine content that ranges from 70 mg to 120 mg per can as follows:

  • Can Of Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Salted Caramel Flavor: 70 mg.
  • Can Of Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Cubano 85 mg.
  • Can Of Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Americano 110 mg.
  • Can Of Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso And Cream 120 mg.
  • Can Of Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Light 120 mg.

What Is The Starbucks Doubleshot Called Now?

Starbucks Doubleshot drinks in a can are still called Starbucks doubleshot espresso and Starbucks doubleshot energy respectively.

In house, in their stores, their doubleshot on ice is now called an iced shaken espresso.

Is Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Coffee An Energy Drink?

Yes, Starbucks Doubleshot is an energy drink, to be more precise it’s a premium energy drink with a holistic approach to increasing your energy with caffeine from bold Starbucks coffee, B vitamins, Guarana and Panax Ginseng.

Does Double Shot Have More Caffeine?

A Starbucks Doubleshot has more caffeine than most coffee drinks available at the world’s most popular coffee shop except the Starbucks Canned Doubleshot Espresso Salted Caramel Flavor has less caffeine at 70 mg of caffeine, which is less than most drinks at the outlets, it’s even less than a single shot of espresso which has 75 mg of caffeine.

What’s The Strongest Thing At Starbucks?

The strongest thing that you can order at Starbucks is a blonde roast brewed coffee in the venti size with 475 mg of caffeine.

Do You Shake Starbucks Doubleshot Can?

It is not necessary that you shake or agitate your can of Starbucks doubleshot, but I find that there is a better flavor when you do and then pour it over ice.

Does Starbucks Doubleshot Have Taurine?

Yes, there is 1800 mg of the amino acid taurine in a can of Starbucks Doubleshot Energy.

How Much Sugar Is In A Starbucks Doubleshot Can?

Each can of Starbucks doubleshot has 18 grams of sugar.

Final Thoughts – Starbucks Doubleshot Drinks

In my opinion, both Starbucks Doubleshot drinks are best enjoyed when they are ice-cold and poured over ice and in a tall glass.

Personally, I love them when I come back from the gym and serious cardio work out and a great coffee is waiting and all I need to do is crack open the can and enjoy!

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Derek Marshall, a certified barista by the Specialty Coffee Association possesses over two decades of experience in specialty coffee shops. He holds professional certifications for coffee brewing and barista skills. Derek is also an author with authoritative books covering various coffee topics including specialty coffee, sustainability and coffee, coffee brewing, coffee recipes, coffee cocktails and books focusing on Brazilian coffee, Vietnamese coffee, Indonesian coffee and Malaysian coffee. As a barista for over two decades, Derek Marshall has worked in specialty coffee shops across the United Kingdom, Spain, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. His expertise extends to the distinct coffee cultures, specialty beverages, and brewing techniques of each nation. Functioning as a coffee consultant, Derek charges US$50 per hour. To learn more about Derek Marshall and Latte Love Brew, visit his About Me Page. For coffee inquiries, contact him at +34-639-410-375 or Derek@LatteLoveBrew.com, mentioning your name and location

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