Starbucks holiday drinks are back — and so is the sugar content

KANIKA SINGH RATHORE,

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Extremely sweet, and increasingly complex, Starbucks Holiday Drinks It will be back on store menus in November – and the company sells millions around the world every year.

The 2025 lineup includes the beloved Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulee Latte, Iced Sugar Cookie Latte, and Iced Gingerbread Tea.

Starbucks fans can purchase these drinks starting November 6, while the Chestnut Praline Latte and fan favorite, the Eggnog Latte, will return closer to the holidays.

While everyone loves sweet treats, Independent An analysis has been done to find out which drinks have a little sweetness and which drinks have a lot of sugar. Nutritionists recommend that American adults limit their daily intake of added sugar to 50 grams, and children should not exceed 25 grams. Eating too much sugar can lead to heart disease, diabetes and harmful inflammation.

Experts also say that the key to a healthy drink starts with milk. Almond and oat milk contains less calories and fat than standard 2 percent milk in Starbucks holiday drinks.

Happy Holidays! Starbucks favorites Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulee Latte, Iced Sugar Cookie Latte and Iced Gingerbread Tea are back on the menu in November.

Happy Holidays! Starbucks favorites Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulee Latte, Iced Sugar Cookie Latte and Iced Gingerbread Tea are back on the menu in November. ,AFP via Getty Images,

Iced Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte

This year’s healthiest drink is the Iced Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte. A large cup of Blond Espresso Latte has 150 calories and 25 grams of sugar.

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Latte is made from Almond milk, which is low in calories But not as protein rich as soy or cow’s milk.

“I wouldn’t call it a healthy drink because it doesn’t provide any real nutritional benefits, especially with 25 grams of sugar,” registered dietitian Kerry Gans tells SELF. prevention,

“But compared to other Starbucks holiday drinks, this is definitely one of the better options with fewer calories and sugar.”

According to this, it is the drink with the lowest sodium and carbohydrate content, with only 115 mg and 29 g respectively. impulse buying,

Chestnut Praline Latte

According to the Personalized Nutrition Company, a Chestnut Praline Latte — which comes with a Chestnut Praline Topping — has 320 calories and 34 grams of sugar. Noom,

This is the same amount as a 12-ounce can of regular soda.

Iced holiday drinks this year include Iced Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte (left) and Iced Gingerbread Oat Milk Tea (right).

Iced holiday drinks this year include Iced Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte (left) and Iced Gingerbread Oat Milk Tea (right). ,starbucks,

It is one of three holiday drinks with whipped cream – although customers can opt for additional sweetness.

With all the toppings, this drink is a little high in sodium and carbs. 150 mg sodium and 39 grams carbs With whipped cream – but still less than 200 mg sodium.

Iced Gingerbread Oat Milk Tea

For tea lovers, Iced Gingerbread Oat Milk Tea is the best choice – and the only choice.

A large cup has about 360 calories and 45 grams of sugar. A a cup of low-fat yogurt It has the same amount of sugar, but the nutritional value is higher.

It “provides the same benefits from oat milk that you get from oats,” says registered dietitian Jamie Nadeau. told USA Today,

“Some oat milk contains a few grams of fiber per glass, which is important for gut health, digestion and may even benefit cholesterol levels,” she said.

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This drink has more sodium than the Iced Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte, but less than other options. According to , it contains 126 milligrams of sodium and 69 grams of carbohydrates. tasting table,

Caramel Brulee Latte

Whipped Cream and Caramelized Brulee Bites-Topped Caramel Brulee Latte is the first holiday drink above 400 calories.

A Grande contains four pumps of warm and buttery caramel.

The latte has 430 calories and 49 grams of sugar. He hits daily sugar limit Prescribed by federal health authorities for adults.

It’s the first drink to contain 200 mg of sodium, though the carbs are similar to Iced Gingerbread Oat Milk Tea, Software Co. Nutrionics Shows.

This year's selection includes longtime favorites, like the Peppermint Mocha (left) and the Caramel Brulee Latte (center). Iced Sugar Cookie Latte is on the far right

This year’s selection includes longtime favorites, like the Peppermint Mocha (left) and the Caramel Brulee Latte (center). Iced Sugar Cookie Latte is on the far right ,starbucks,

Peppermint Mocha

Peppermint Mocha Sold at Starbucks for 23 yearsThe most popular holiday drink in the company’s history, it is sold internationally.

A grande option has 440 calories and 54 grams of sugar (assuming you get it with whipped cream, mocha sauce, and its signature chocolate curls—which used to be red sprinkles.)

Mocha is also low in carbs and sodium. Each is a big cup 140 mg sodium And 63 grams of carbs.

Eggnog Latte

While the Peppermint Mocha is Starbucks’ most popular holiday drink, the Eggnog Latte was the company’s first handcrafted holiday drink.

Created in 1986, this festive drink is the most caloric and has the most sodium 235 mg per grande cupIt’s almost like a piece of turkey.

With 470 calories, 53 grams of carbs, and 52 grams of sugar, it’s quite sweet. But, why else drink egg nog?

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