20 Best Caffeine-Free Starbucks Beverages

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There are many reasons someone might wish to avoid caffeine. Maybe caffeine doesn't agree with you, or you've made a New Year's resolution to give it up. Or maybe it is after 4 pm and you are trying to avoid being up all night. Whatever the reason, avoiding caffeine in our hyper coffee shop society can be a daunting task. But rest assured, we are here to help.

Starbucks is the biggest coffee company in the world by a lot. They are found in basically every major city, sometimes with multiple locations within just a few blocks. They are nearly impossible to avoid, and honestly, why would you. Starbucks offers a wide range of beverages, including many caffeine-free options. But before you go reaching for a decaf coffee, which still contains over 12 grams of caffeine, check out our list below of the 21 best caffeine-free beverages Starbucks has to offer. You won't be sorry you did.

What is better than sipping on an ice cold glass of lemonade on a hot day? Nothing, that's what! Simple, but effective, the Starbucks lemonade is perfectly sweet, with just a hint of lemon tartness to cut through the sugar. There is no bad time to drink it, and unlike the other mass-produced lemonades which contain ingredients like high fructose corn syrup and artificial colors, Starbucks lemonade contains just water, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon oil.

On a hot day, a tall glass of lemonade can taste like the nectar of the gods, giving life and energy back into your body. Even though there is no caffeine in this drink, the tang from the lemon is sure to help put some pep in it. Possibly because of the vitamin C provided by the lemons. Starbucks lemonade can contain up to 50% of your daily vitamin C needs. Vitamin C helps the body produce energy helping to wake you up. Who needs an iced coffee, when you can grab a nice iced lemonade?

Starbucks serves up a wonderful variety of teas under its in-house tea brand Teavana. Unfortunately, like many teas, most of the brand's teas contain caffeine, even in small doses. Not only does black tea contain caffeine, but green and even white tea contains caffeine. To go truly caffeine-free, one has to go with an herbal tea. Luckily, Starbucks offers some great herbal tea options.

Mint Majesty is cool and soothing. The tea contains both mint and lemon verbena. Instead of getting a regular old boring mint tea the lemon verbena adds extra complexity to the flavor, it is subtle and not at all overwhelming, but is present enough to prevent Mint Majesty from tasting like someone dissolved a bunch of Altoids in hot water. A cup of Mint Majesty might not give you the same jolt that Earl Gray might, but you will feel refreshed and enjoy every sip.

Most chocolate contains caffeine, which means even though Starbucks hot chocolate is delicious, it is sadly not a caffeine-free beverage. Thankfully though, Starbucks offers a white hot chocolate. White chocolate is derived from the cocoa butter found in chocolate. It does not contain the cocoa solids which is what gives chocolate its deep earthy flavor and brown color, and also its caffeine. Instead white chocolate is indulgently smooth. It adds a level of creaminess that is hard to find elsewhere.

Starbucks White Hot Chocolate is the epitome of silky smooth beverage. It has the lightly cocoa flavor of white chocolate, but without any of the bitterness. While some might find it on the sweet side, we find it to be an indulgent treat. The taste is reminiscent of sweetened condensed milk and is the perfect drink for someone looking for a cup full of comfort. While this beverage is available year-round, we find it to be particularly good around the holiday season. Whether you live in a place with snow or not, this will put you in a festive mood.

This drink tastes like childhood comfort. The Vanilla Crème is a simple beverage of steamed milk and Starbucks vanilla syrup, topped with Starbucks whipped cream. With no hint of caffeine anywhere in the drink, it is honestly more likely to put you to bed than to wake you up. The creamy smoothness and subtle flavors are easy to drink and lull the drinker with comfort and serenity. While you likely wouldn't want this drink if you need a boost of energy, if it is evening, or you just want a comforting beverage this is a perfect option.

The drink is sweet, but not cloying. It has the wonderful floral smell of vanilla that instantly transports the drinker to a relaxing frame of mind. It is sweet and indulgent, almost reminiscent of vanilla ice cream. The whipped cream on top only adds to this indulgent flavor pallet and will leave the drinker's sweet tooth satisfied.

The name is long, but that is fitting because this drink has a lot going on. Starbucks Caramel Ribbon Crunch Crème Frappuccino Blended Beverage is from the brand's line of frappuccinos that do not contain any coffee, instead opting for a creamy-based frappuccino.

The drink starts with caramel sauce, which is blended into the creamy frappuccino base. From there the drink is topped with Starbucks dark caramel sauce. Whipped cream is added to the top, then more caramel sauce on top of that, and finally, it's topped off with Starbucks crunchy caramel sugar topping. If you do not like sweet drinks, this is not the drink for you. But if you do, this delectable caramel explosion should be right up your alley. It is creamy and sweet, and tastes almost like a caramel milkshake. This drink could function as either a dessert or as a mid-day sweet treat before you take on whatever comes next.

This frappuccino is vanilla overload in the best possible way. You might think vanilla is simple, and it can be, but do not confuse that with boring as this frappuccino is anything but.

The Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino Blended Beverage exudes rich and creamy decadence. This Starbucks drink starts with a delicious vanilla bean base and uses a vanilla bean powder in the blend which gives it not just an extra punch of vanilla flavor, but an added texture that resembles ice cream. When the whole thing is blended you end up with a drink that tastes like a vanilla milkshake and has those tell-tale flecks of black from the vanilla bean which speak to the class and richness of the drink. Starbucks then, of course, tops it with their amazing whipped cream. While they also recommend adding a shot of espresso on the top to make it affogato style, going sans-espresso keeps this delicious beverage 100% caffeine-free.

Iced tea does not just come in black and green. At Starbucks, they offer a truly special iced tea in the form of the Iced Passion Tango Tea. The tea is an infusion of apple and lemongrass with hibiscus mixed in which gives it a beautiful hot pink color. It is this color that gives the tea the name "passion." And we have to say, we are pretty passionate about this tea.

As an herbal tea, there is no caffeine in it, but the fruit and herbs in it give a breath of life and energy to the drinker. The tea is prepared shaken with ice, making it extra cool and refreshing. The Starbucks house mix is naturally sugar-free, so you can have this drink without any added sugar, savoring the natural sweetness and tang of the herbs, or opt for a couple of pumps of Starbucks classic syrup to add a touch of sweetness. Either way, you will not regret trying this drink.

Our next choice for dairy-free beverages is from Starbucks' line of coconut milk-based beverages they call "drinks." Unlike things like the Pink Drink, and Purple Drink, which contains the green coffee refreshers from Starbucks and therefore quite a bit of caffeine, the Iced Guava Passionfruit Drink does not contain any coffee or caffeine in it.

The drink starts with guava juice that has a hint of passion fruit flavor in it. Coconut milk is added which gives it a creaminess and adds to the tropical feel of the drink. Finally, a pineapple ginger syrup is added. The whole thing is shaken together, and the resulting drink is sweet and fruity, but offers just a hint of spiciness from the ginger and pineapple to keep it interesting. If you can't make it to the beach, just grab one of these from your local Starbucks and one sip of this tropical drink will transport you to the shore.

For those looking for something on the healthier side, look no further than the Evolution Fresh Super Fruit Greens. In addition to fruits like apples and mangos, this drink also includes green vegetables such as cucumber, kale, spinach, and romaine lettuce. This green juice comes packed with a punch of vitamin C and vitamin A. While vitamin C helps wake you up, vitamin A boasts a host of beneficial properties including antioxidants.

The drink is made from 100% juice that has been cold-pressed, and does not contain added sugars or artificial sweeteners, or flavors. All the goodness comes from the juiced fruits and veggies, allowing you to feel good about this drink. 

Evolution Fresh Super Fruit Greens isn't just good for you either. It tastes great. The drink boasts a 4.5 star rating on Amazon with people commenting on both the taste and flavor of the drink being fantastic. You won't be disappointed picking up a bottle of this at Starbucks.

Sometimes you just have to go back to basics, and with that Starbucks offers an oldy but a goody: Apple Juice.

Look, we know you may be unimpressed at first glance, but hear us out. Starbucks apple juice is 100% juice. It is not from concentrate. It is a really good juice. And Starbucks will offer this to you either cold or steamed. The steamed version tastes similar to a hot apple cider, making it perfect for a cool autumn day. Without any additional flavors or syrups in it, the natural sweetness and flavor of the juice really shines and gives you a warm and comforting apple beverage without the pretense. And if the weather turns, a nice cool glass of their apple juice can help you make it through the day with energy and some natural sugars to keep you going. While it may not seem like much at first glance, Starbucks apple juice can be a versatile and delicious caffeine-free drink.