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Have you ever stared at a Starbucks customization screen and wondered how far an order can go before it stops feeling like coffee?
It is hard to pin down the exact longest Starbucks order, but Starbucks does let customers customize drinks to a surprisingly high degree.
Lately, I’ve been curious about how far that customization can be pushed, so I dug into the longest Starbucks order documented online.
The longest and most complicated Starbucks order
Some customers like tweaking a drink until it fits a very specific taste, even if the order itself becomes part of the experience.
Others just want a drink built around a particular craving and are willing to spell out every modification to get there.
One of the most well-known, original and complicated Starbucks orders is the “Ridiculously Long Coffee Order,” which consists of a single drink with a very long and detailed list of modifications and additions.
From behind the bar, that can become complicated fast.
What exactly is in it?
This order includes a Venti iced coffee with:
- extra caramel drizzle
- whipped cream
- vanilla bean powder
- honey blend
- toffee nut syrup
- extra caramel drizzle
- Venti Caramel Crunch Frappuccino
- salted caramel mocha latte
- caramel macchiato.
BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE
The order also includes light ice, half-calf milk, and coconut milk, along with whipped cream, cold brew, and caramel sauce.
While the “Ridiculously Long Coffee Order” has made the rounds online, it is not an official menu item at Starbucks and may not be possible at every location.
Additionally, it is not clear whether this is the longest order that has ever been placed at Starbucks, as the company does not publicly disclose information about individual customer orders.
Well, until now.
The "Edward"
The earlier contender has since been replaced by a new Starbucks drink called the “Edward.” The “Edward” is a Venti Caramel Crunch Frappuccino customized with 13 ingredients:
This order is named after one customer whose long order went viral after a barista posted an image of the cup on Twitter.
This might be one of the most complicated Starbucks caramel drinks we’ve ever seen!
What stands out to me with an order this long is how much of the work is just keeping track of the details.
However, it’s worth noting that while complicated orders can be a fun and enjoyable part of the Starbucks experience, they may also pose challenges for both customers and baristas.
The extra time usually comes from confirming each change one by one, especially when the drink has several add-ins that are easy to miss at a busy counter.
And a long order does not tell you much about how good it will taste.
Is the Starbucks longest drink worth it?
In the name of curiosity, I recently went to my local Starbucks and ordered The Edward.
I admit that I felt ridiculous rattling off this laundry list of customizations – and I could tell my barista would rather have done anything but work through a drink this complex.
They got to work right away and checked a few items with me as they went. It took a little longer than a normal drink, but the process felt steady rather than chaotic.
Holding the finished drink felt as over the top as the order itself. I could tell the size and the extras were doing as much talking as the coffee.
I took a sip as soon as I stepped outside, mostly because I wanted to see whether the flavor was as complicated as the build.
It was very sweet, and the caramel and blended dairy came through before much espresso did. The whole thing felt more like a dessert drink than something I would order for coffee flavor alone.
Nothing about it was balanced: too much sugar, too much coffee, too much everything. There was no way that I could finish this absolute beast.
I would not order it again, but I can see why people try it once. For me, the novelty was the size and sweetness rather than the coffee itself.
Do not waste your time (and money) on this borderline undrinkable drink. Get something you actually will enjoy instead.
Nutritional value of the Starbucks longest drink
So, how many calories, caffeine, and sugar does this longest Starbucks order have?
This customized Venti Caramel Crunch Frappuccino contains:
- over 1,030 calories
- 170 grams of carbs
- 100 grams of sugar
- 75 mg of cholesterol
- 9 grams of protein.
Based on a 2,000-calorie daily intake diet, ordering this drink would mean consuming more than 200% of your daily recommended sugar intake and 130% of your daily fat intake.
By comparison, a standard Venti Caramel Crunch Frappuccino without customization contains 570 calories.
If the barista builds the customized version according to the listed specifications, it pushes past what normally fits in a Venti cup in more than one way.
For example, adding extra Starbucks whipped cream increases the –
- fat content by 4 grams
- adds 40 calories to the drink.
- The extra honey pump adds 28 calories
- 7 grams of carbs
- each pump of dark caramel sauce adds 50 calories
- 13 grams of sugar to the standard menu frappuccino.
- Each banana adds 75 calories, 16 grams of carbs, 1 gram of fat, and 2 grams of protein to the drink.
How to make Starbucks's longest order at home
Here is a homemade version of a customized caramel crunch Frappuccino inspired by the longest Starbucks order:
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1Brew a cup of coffee using your preferred method. If desired, you can add a little extra sweetness by using Sweet N'Low or another artificial sweetener.
- 2In a blender, combine the brewed coffee, whole milk, vanilla bean ice cream, caramel sauce, hazelnut syrup, vanilla syrup, Sweet N'Low (if using), and extra salt (if using). Blend until smooth and well combined.
- 3Pour the blended mixture into a glass, and top with light whip cream and additional caramel sauce or Frappuccino chips, if desired.
- 4Serve immediately and enjoy!
What's the largest size you can order at Starbucks?
The Trenta size is the largest size available at Starbucks for iced drinks.
It holds 30 ounces, which is about 3.75 cups of liquid, and is only available for certain types of iced drinks, including iced coffee, cold brew, Starbucks refreshers, iced teas, and shaken iced tea lemonades.
You can get quite a few Starbucks Trenta drinks but keep in mind, not all drinks come in this size.
For example, iced espresso drinks, such as iced lattes and iced Americanos, are not available in Trenta.
Starbucks Frappuccinos, which are frozen coffee drinks, are also not offered in the Trenta size.
If you’re looking for the largest Starbucks order, the Trenta size may be a good option for certain types of Starbucks iced coffee drinks.
Which Starbucks drink has the longest name?
The Starbucks drink with the longest name is the Venti cup of Double Ristretto with Iced Vanilla Double Shot and Organic Chocolate Brownie Decaf coffee; Nonfat half-breve double blended upside-down with whipped cream and foam, extra hot Gingerbread Frappuccino, a Nutrasweet and a Sweet N’Low, finally touched with some ice.
Phew!
I get why Starbucks is popular partly because people can keep tweaking a drink until the sweetness, milk, and coffee level feel right to them.
On the other side of the counter, that also means the staff has to keep track of a lot of small details when a long order comes through.
What are other unusual Starbucks orders?
The Edward is not the only wild order Starbucks baristas have dealt with, especially as secret Starbucks menu drink recipes spread on TikTok.
There have been many notable orders throughout the years, including:
- Venti Caramel Frappuccino with 30 Splenda
- Lemonade with a shot of espresso
- Strawberry Acai with a shot of espresso
- Grande Pike with 30 pumps of classic syrup, two splenda, and extra steamed cream
- Venti passion tea with no water, sub heavy cream, six sugar-free vanilla and three scoops of matcha
And plenty more besides!
Honestly, looking through r/Starbucks has made my normal drink orders feel very tame by comparison.
FAQs
What are the most annoying types of Starbucks orders for Baristas?
Orders with a lot of modifications, especially during peak hours, are usually the ones that slow a line down the most.
What is the hardest drink for a barista to make?
Some baristas consider ristretto shots one of the trickier espresso pulls.
Which Starbucks drink is the easiest to make?
Latte and cold brew drinks are usually among the easiest drinks to make.
What is the most popular Starbucks menu item?
The most popular item on the Starbucks menu depends on location, but in the US it is often reported as the Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso.
Conclusion
With mobile ordering and more viral custom drink ideas, we will probably keep seeing more intricate orders in the future.
Whether you prefer a plain cup of coffee or a custom drink with a long list of ingredients, the appeal is the same: getting something that matches your taste.
