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Hazelnut is one of my favorite coffee flavors because it adds warmth without pushing espresso aside. When it’s done well, it gives coffee a nutty sweetness that still tastes like coffee.
Starbucks gives hazelnut plenty of room to work across different drinks. These are the 6 hazelnut drinks I keep coming back to, plus how I order them.
6 Best hazelnut drinks at Starbucks (Satisfy your cravings)
Hazelnut Mocha Coconutmilk Macchiato
The first time I tried the Hazelnut Mocha Coconut Milk Macchiato, I knew it was going on my list.
It reminded me of a sweeter Nutella-style coffee, and the coconut milk gave it a softer, creamier feel than I expected.
What stood out to me most was how the hazelnut sat between the mocha and espresso instead of disappearing behind them.
Swapping in steamed coconut milk changes the texture right away and gives the drink a richer finish.
The hazelnut mocha coconutmilk macchiato is a great option for vegans or those who are lactose intolerant.
This drink is listed at 180 calories in a grande and 270 calories in a venti, with 43g of carbs, though I’d still verify those numbers for your store.
Tips from a barista:
- While this item isn't officially on the menu anymore, it's still easy to customize by ordering a macchiato with coconut milk and adding hazelnut syrup.
Hazelnut Bianco Latte
The first time I saw this one on a Starbucks Reserve menu, I asked the barista if it was one of her favorites.
She said it was, and the first sip made that answer make sense.
The Hazelnut Bianco Latte is made from hazelnut-praline-infused steamed milk with reserve espresso Starbucks coffee , and it drinks much richer than a standard latte.
While it’s only available at Starbucks Reserve locations (for now), I’ve had baristas try to make it with white chocolate instead of praline and it comes surprisingly close!
With a grande listed at 380 calories and 36g of sugar , I usually treat this as an occasional drink.
Iced Hazelnut Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
The Iced Hazelnut Oatmilk Shaken Espresso is another one I keep coming back to.
This drink is three shots of blonde espresso, oatmilk, and 3 pumps of hazelnut syrup, and it’s one of my favorite afternoon pick-me-ups.
On ice, the hazelnut reads cleaner, and the oat milk gives the drink a velvety finish that I notice right away.
It’s listed at 150 calories.
Hazelnut Malt Frappuccino
When I want something cold and more dessert-like, Frappuccinos usually move near the top of my list.
I found this one after ordering Vanilla Bean Frappuccinos a few times and hearing a barista suggest hazelnut syrup with nutmeg powder.
This combo is known as the ‘Hazelnut Malt Frappuccino’, melding the nutty flavor of hazelnut, earthy taste of nutmeg powder, and sweetness of vanilla bean powder.
With 380 calories and 60g of sugar in a Grande, it lands firmly on the heavier side.
How to order Hazelnut Malt Frappuccino
- Ask for a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino with an extra scoop of vanilla bean powder, hazelnut syrup, and nutmeg powder.
Blonde Hazelnut Latte
If I want a blonde roast drink, this Blonde Hazelnut Latte is the one that feels easiest to drink.
This drink is simple, yet the combination of the flavors makes it addicting.
It uses Starbucks’s blonde espresso shots, which are made with a more lightly roasted coffee than the standard espresso blend.
I’ve often found Starbucks’s darker roasts a little too bitter for hazelnut, so the smoother blonde espresso keeps the nutty flavor visible.
With 240 calories and 31g of sugar in a grande , it sits lighter than several of the other drinks here.
Tips From A Barista: Ask for a bit of white chocolate sauce, for added sweetness and complexity.
Nutella Frappuccino
Nutella has always felt like its own category to me, so I was glad Starbucks can make a Nutella Frappuccino.
It’s creamy, chocolatey, nutty, and sweet, and every sip will left me wondering why I’d never ordered it before!
It’s the kind of drink I save for when I want something richer and sweeter than my usual coffee order, not something I’d reach for every day.
This one is listed at around 410 calories for a Grande.
How to order Hazelnut Malt Frappuccino
- Ask for a regular coffee frappuccino with two pumps of mocha syrup and one pump of hazelnut syrup, and blend them in whipped cream.
Tips From A Barista: Ask for caramel drizzle on top, for added butteriness and richness.
Ordering a hazelnut coffee at Starbucks is straightforward when the drink is already on the menu.
Like nearly all drinks, Starbucks cup sizes come in tall, grande, and venti.
Some drinks also leave room to choose a different bean or espresso style.
Blonde espresso, which uses more lightly roasted beans, works especially well in hazelnut drinks because it stays smooth without crowding out the flavor.
Starbucks offers hazelnut syrup on many drinks, so it can be added to lattes, Frappuccinos, Americanos, and more.
For example: “I’d like to order a Venti Iced Hazelnut Americano with Oat Milk”.
Hazelnut is very versatile and I enjoy mixing it with flavors like Starbucks cinnamon, nutmeg, tasty toffee nut, vanilla bean powder, etc.
For a hazelnut Frappuccino or hazelnut malt Frappuccino, the base is usually a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino.
I usually start there and add extra hazelnut syrup, nutmeg powder, espresso shots, and any other sauces or syrups the drink needs.
FAQs
Does hazelnut syrup from Starbucks have actual hazelnut in it?
Starbucks hazelnut syrup is flavored syrup rather than real hazelnuts.
How many calories is one pump of hazelnut syrup at Starbucks?
A pump of hazelnut syrup from Starbucks has 20 calories.
Do Starbucks hazelnut drinks have sugar?
The Starbucks hazelnut syrup itself has sugar in it, and I’d still check your local menu for any sugar-free option.
Try these nutty drinks!
I enjoy all 6 of these drinks, but the Hazelnut Bianco Latte and the Nutella Frappuccino are the two I remember most clearly.
The Hazelnut Bianco Latte feels the most everyday-friendly, with mild nutty flavor and just enough sweetness to stay interesting.
The Nutella Frappuccino leans much more like dessert, and after a few sips I usually know whether I want that level of richness.
The other four are still worth trying if hazelnut is a flavor you enjoy.
