Starbucks launched the first Frappuccino blended beverages, Coffee and Mocha, in the U.S. in 1995 with a proprietary blend of coffee, milk and ice. Today, almost two decades later, customers can enjoy more than 36,000 different combinations of Frappuccino blended beverages. It all started with a creatively inspired barista in California with a blender – and now it’s an iconic beverage.
Today, there are more than 36,000 different ways to customize the Frappuccino blended beverge. As Starbucks continues to expand into new markets and countries, the number of Frappuccino blended beverage flavors continues to grow. Flavors such as the Red Bean Green Tea in China, the British inspired Strawberries and Cream in the UK, and the Brigadeiro in Brazil provide culturally-relevant options for Starbucks customers around the world.
Customization Options
Since its inception, Frappuccino blended beverages have always been about the customer and custimization. By selecting from a variety of milks, choosing the intensity of coffee, and picking a combination of syrups or toppings customers can create a Frappuccino that fits their lifestyle and taste preference (customization options vary by market).
- Request nonfat milk or soy Choose nonfat milk for a beverage that is lower in calories and fat or soy for a non-dairy treat.
- Choose the ‘light’ option By choosing ‘light,’ the beverage will have at least 33 percent fewer calories than the regular Frappuccino. There are also ‘light’ options for the coffee, caramel, mocha, java chip and café vanilla flavors.
- Select a sugar-free syrup Add a sugar-free syrup to any Frappuccino for great flavor without added calories or sugar. Starbucks offers sugar-free syrups in vanilla, caramel, hazelnut and cinnamon dolce.
- Ask for less or no whipped cream Starbucks baristas are happy to meet your request for no whip, or less whipped cream.