Starbucks Drinks

Café au lait is hot brewed coffee mixed with an equal amount of hot milk. It is NOT made with espresso — that distinction is what separates it from a latte. The traditional recipe is a 1:1 ratio of strong drip coffee to steamed or heated milk, served in a large cup or bowl. The name is French: “café” (coffee) + “au lait” (with milk). Despite the fancy name, it is one of the simplest coffee drinks to make — no espresso machine required. ...

Nitro cold brew is cold brew coffee infused with pressurized nitrogen gas. The nitrogen creates millions of tiny bubbles, giving the coffee a smooth, creamy texture and a cascading pour — similar to a Guinness stout — all without ice, milk, or sweetener. It tastes naturally sweeter than regular cold brew because nitrogen suppresses perceived bitterness, and the velvety mouthfeel makes it feel almost like drinking coffee through cream. At Starbucks, nitro cold brew contains 280mg of caffeine in a Grande — one of the highest-caffeine drinks on the menu. ...