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Starbucks has a huge menu, but Trenta is the size that always feels a little over the top to me. It’s the largest cup on the menu at 31 fluid ounces.
That said, not every beverage comes in the Trenta size.
In this guide, I’m walking through the best Starbucks Trenta drinks on the regular menu and the secret menu, based on the ones I’d actually order again.
9 Starbucks Trenta drinks (Best drinks in a bigger size)
Iced Coffee
This is one of the only espresso-based Starbucks drinks I’d ever seriously consider in a Trenta cup, which is probably for the best!
The classic Starbucks Iced Coffee has the familiar roast-heavy taste, and in Trenta it lands like a proper caffeine run rather than a casual drink. I’ve seen it ordered by people who want the coffee flavour to stay front and centre.
I never thought I’d order a Trenta coffee. Then, I had a series of very close deadlines this past summer. The Trenta Iced Coffee really helped me power through!
There are 160 calories and 39 grams of sugar in a Trenta iced coffee. Most of this comes from the 7 pumps of syrup, and extra sugar will push the calories up.
160 calories may sound high for an iced coffee, but compared with a lot of Trenta drinks it still feels relatively light.
There’s also 280mg of caffeine from the iced espresso, so it works well when I want a summer coffee that still feels like coffee, just colder.
How it's made
It’s made with freshly brewed iced espresso (made using Starbucks espresso roast coffee beans), chilled and poured over ice. I like that it stays simple, because once the ice starts melting, the coffee flavour is still easy to pick out.
Tips from a barista
- Ask for light ice to get even more of that delicious bean juice
- Try it with plant-based milks for an even creamier taste - no cow needed!
Iced black tea and/or lemonade
Starbucks’ Iced Black Tea has been my summer backup for years now!
Starbucks specialty iced teas Iced teas are a favourite with older drinkers, but they’re often sweetened or mixed with lemonade for younger drinkers.
This makes the iced tea an easy low-calorie order because there are 0 calories on its own, and it can even suit a dairy-free Starbucks drink low-carb or keto-style diet.
There’s also 50mg of caffeine, so it gives a gentle lift and feels softer than an iced coffee.
This shaken iced tea lemonade has only 90 calories and 21 grams of sugar per serving, so it stays light without tasting plain.
I like both versions, but I still lean toward the classic iced tea, especially with a few pumps of peach syrup!
How it's made
The shaken iced tea lemonade is made with their premium black iced tea and shaken over ice, so if you have it straight up there are no sweeteners, sugar, or syrups.
Tips from a barista
- Ask for light ice and no water for a stronger tea flavor
Honey Almond Milk Cold Brew
Starbucks no longer offers its Cold Brew in Trenta in some markets, but the honey almond milk version is a good workaround. Even when it is off the main menu, you may still be able to build it through customisations.
Honey has been my sweetener of choice in homemade coffee for years, so this feels closer to a regular order than a treat.
The almond milk adds a lovely nutty creamy undertone to the coffee while the honey keeps things light and sweet.
Considering this Trenta Starbucks iced coffee has 360mg of caffeine, it’s easy to drink, and the 100 calories and 20 grams of sugar still keep it fairly modest for the size.
When I want a massive caffeine boost without much fuss, this Honey Almond Milk Cold Brew is the one I come back to.
How it's made
It has Starbucks Reserve Cold Brew, where coffee beans are steeped in cold water for up to 18 hours.
The finished drink is topped with almond milk and honey, and you can also add sweet vanilla cream if you want more richness.
Tips from a barista
- Allergic to nuts? Try it with oat milk instead for a creamy finish
Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
What goes together better than Starbucks coffee and pumpkin? A Trenta Starbucks Cold Brew with Pumpkin Spice Cold Foam.
It feels like the kind of fall drink that gets sweeter the longer you sit with it, and that is part of why it tends to appeal to people who like pumpkin-forward flavours.
I’m glad I didn’t know about this at uni because I would have ordered it constantly, and my bank balance would have noticed!
There are 360 calories and 48 grams of sugar in a Trenta serving, so it is definitely indulgent, even if it still feels lighter than most milk-based sweet drinks.
It also has 315 mg of caffeine from the extra-strong cold brew base, which is a serious amount for one cup.
This is the Trenta cold brew I reach for when I want a big caffeine hit without giving up flavour, especially when September rolls around!
How it's made
This iced coffee is made with the signature strong Starbucks cold brew (made from steeping Arabica coffee beans), vanilla syrup, pumpkin cream cold foam, and a dusting of pumpkin spice.
Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew
I like mixing sweet and savoury flavours, so the Salted Caramel Cold Brew is an easy yes for me.
The salted foam keeps the drink from tipping too far into sugar, and that balance is what makes it work. It still feels indulgent, but the coffee base stays noticeable.
There are 310 calories and 37 grams of sugar in a serving, plus a hefty 320 mg of caffeine.
I like this cold brew option, but I do not go for it too close to bedtime. Caffeine and sleep do not always get along.
How it's made
The Starbucks Salted Caramel Cold Brew is made with the Starbucks reserve cold brew base, 4 pumps of caramel syrup, sweeteners, and topped with salted cold foam.
Tips from a barista
- Lost in the caramel syrup? Try asking for only 2-3 pumps and no sweeteners to cut the sugar
Mango Dragonfruit Refresher with lemonade
The Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Refresher is something a bit different, with a flavour combo I had not tried before.
The Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Refresher has a striking pink colour, and the first thing I notice is the fruitiness before the lemonade sharpens it up. It tastes sweet, but not overly heavy.
I admit, I wasn’t sure if I’d like this Refresher since I don’t normally like dragonfruit – but this drink has me hooked!
Sweet, fruity, and mango-forward is enough to keep me coming back to it.
A Trenta serving of these cold drinks has 280 calories, 61 grams of sugar, and 90mg of caffeine.
How it's made
The Dragon Drink is made using mango and dragonfruit-infused juice mixed with ice and real dragonfruit pieces.
Tips from a barista
- Looking for the iconic Dragon Drink? Order this with coconut milk as a base
- Feeling fruity? Ask for extra fruit pieces
- Want to cut the sweetness? Ask for no liquid cane sugar or only one pump of it
Strawberry Acai Refresher Lemonade
The Starbucks Strawberry Acai Refresher was only released a few years ago, but it quickly became one of the most talked-about cold drinks on the menu.
The sweet-tart strawberry flavour is what made it catch on so quickly, and it is still easy to see why people order it again and again.
It is sweet, but still light enough to feel refreshing on a hot day. It has become one of my summer regulars.
It is a good alternative to classic Starbucks lemonade and works really well in the large Trenta size. I also like ordering a Trenta to split with friends when we want to make a Starbucks run feel a little less expensive.
The Strawberry Acai Refresher Lemonade has 220 calories, 41 grams of sugar, and 45mg of caffeine in each serving.
How it's made
It is made with strawberry, acai, and passionfruit flavours, which are then mixed with green coffee extract and water.
The Strawberry Acai Refresher Lemonade swaps in lemonade instead of water. It is sweeter, and the lemon gives the strawberry a sharper edge.
Pink Drink
The Starbucks Pink Drink rose to fame on social media and became one of the drinks people instantly recognised.
The pink colour is the first thing that catches my eye, but the coconut milk is what gives it that smoother, softer texture. It is easy to see why it became so popular online.
The Pink Drink is so cute that I just had to try it. I love how sweet and drinkable it is. There was a time where this Starbucks drink even replaced my regular morning coffee!
There are 270 calories and 48 grams of sugar in a serving, and 90mg of caffeine from the acai in the Refresher base.
The Trenta Starbucks Pink Drink costs around $6, so it is not the cheapest option, and the price goes up if you add extras.
How it's made
It’s made by mixing the Strawberry Acai Refresher base with creamy coconut milk and ice, then topping it with fresh strawberry pieces.
Tips from a barista
- Want to get creative? Ask for chocolate or vanilla cold foam on top
Violet Drink
The Starbucks Violet Drink is another refresher that tends to pop up online every summer. The purple colour comes from the blackberries, and they give it a sweet but very tart flavour.
I ordered it because I wanted something a little different from my usual coffee, and it stuck with me after that.
As a forest fruit fan, I was on board from the start, even with the tartness. That is the part that keeps it interesting.
Despite the tartness, this is a very refreshing drink, and I can see why it’s popular in Trenta. I also can’t stop sipping it when I order one; it’s all gone before I know it!
It has 220 calories and 37 grams of sugar in a serving, with 90 mg of caffeine for a little energy boost.
How it's made
It’s made with a Very Berry Hibiscus Starbucks Refresher base mixed with coconut milk and ice. It’s then topped with fresh blackberries.
How to order Trenta-size drinks at Starbucks?
A Trenta cup is the largest size of the Starbucks coffee sizes, but it’s only available for cold drinks.
The word Trenta comes from the Italian for 30, but the Starbucks Trenta cup actually holds 31 ounces.
The extra ounce gives the ice room to sit on top of your drink.
Trenta is not available for hot drinks, and most Trenta options are iced coffees or iced teas, with a few specialty and fruity drinks.
You won’t see a Trenta cup in the regular Starbucks coffee sizes and it’s considered a Starbucks secret menu size.
In some regions, Starbucks limits the Trenta options even further because a few drinks would be too caffeinated or calorific in that size. A Trenta Frappuccino, for example, would run up the calories very quickly!
You can still get some very sweet Starbucks Trenta drinks, and they often start with at least 7 pumps of syrup.
I’ve shown you plenty of Trenta drinks from the regular menu, but you can also look at the Starbucks secret menu.
The Starbucks secret menu is basically the list of regular and iced drinks you can request using the wide range of ingredients they have available.
Trenta cups usually need about 7 pumps of syrup, so that is worth keeping in mind when you customise!
Trenta is usually the most expensive option and often costs about $0.50 to $1 extra, plus any customisation fees.
Even so, it can be decent value if you split it with a friend.
FAQs
Is Trenta bigger than Venti?
Yes, a Venti is 24 ounces while a Trenta is 31 ounces.
Can you get a Frappuccino in Trenta?
No, Starbucks does not sell Trenta frappuccinos. They used to, but that option was removed after the drinks became too calorie-heavy.
Can you get a Trenta caramel macchiato?
No, Starbucks does not offer espresso-based drinks in Trenta size, so you won’t be able to order a Trenta caramel macchiato.
