Starbucks Hot Tea & Specialty Drink Sizes Guide

Discover the perfect size for your favorite hot teas and specialty drinks. Compare Tall, Grande, and Venti sizes for Earl Grey, Chai Tea Latte, Green Tea, Hot Chocolate, and more.

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Hot Tea & Specialty Drink Size Options

Starbucks hot teas and specialty drinks come in three sizes: Tall (12 oz), Grande (16 oz), and Venti (20 oz). Each size offers different caffeine levels and flavor intensities across tea varieties and specialty beverages.

Tall size cup (12 oz)

Tall Tea & Specialty (12 oz)

  • Volume: 12 fluid ounces
  • Best For: Concentrated flavors
  • Caffeine: 25-120mg depending on tea
  • Perfect For: Afternoon tea time
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Grande size cup (16 oz)

Grande Tea & Specialty (16 oz)

  • Volume: 16 fluid ounces
  • Most Popular: Perfect balance of flavor
  • Caffeine: 40-175mg depending on tea
  • Best Value: Optimal tea-to-milk ratio
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Venti size cup (20 oz)

Venti Tea & Specialty (20 oz)

  • Volume: 20 fluid ounces
  • Maximum: Longest steeping time
  • Caffeine: 50-200mg depending on tea
  • Perfect For: Extended enjoyment
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Hot Tea & Specialty Drinks by Type

Explore all Starbucks hot teas and specialty drinks across different sizes with detailed caffeine content and flavor profiles.

Earl Grey Tea Sizes

Tall Earl Grey (12 oz) 40mg caffeine
Grande Earl Grey (16 oz) 40mg caffeine
Venti Earl Grey (20 oz) 40mg caffeine

Classic black tea with bergamot oil and lavender

Green Tea Sizes

Tall Green Tea (12 oz) 25mg caffeine
Grande Green Tea (16 oz) 25mg caffeine
Venti Green Tea (20 oz) 25mg caffeine

Light and refreshing green tea with natural antioxidants

Chai Tea Latte Sizes

Tall Chai Latte (12 oz) 50mg caffeine
Grande Chai Latte (16 oz) 95mg caffeine
Venti Chai Latte (20 oz) 120mg caffeine

Spiced tea concentrate with steamed milk and foam

Hot Chocolate Sizes

Tall Hot Chocolate (12 oz) 15mg caffeine
Grande Hot Chocolate (16 oz) 25mg caffeine
Venti Hot Chocolate (20 oz) 35mg caffeine

Rich chocolate with steamed milk and whipped cream

White Hot Chocolate Sizes

Tall White Hot Chocolate (12 oz) 0mg caffeine
Grande White Hot Chocolate (16 oz) 0mg caffeine
Venti White Hot Chocolate (20 oz) 0mg caffeine

Creamy white chocolate with steamed milk and whipped cream

Herbal Tea Sizes

Tall Herbal Tea (12 oz) 0mg caffeine
Grande Herbal Tea (16 oz) 0mg caffeine
Venti Herbal Tea (20 oz) 0mg caffeine

Caffeine-free herbal blends including chamomile and mint

Tea & Specialty Drink Size Comparison Chart

Compare caffeine content and flavor intensity across all hot tea and specialty drink sizes.

Tea & Specialty Drink Size & Caffeine Comparison

Tall size cup (12 oz)
Tall
12 oz
Grande size cup (16 oz)
Grande
16 oz
Venti size cup (20 oz)
Venti
20 oz

Hot Tea & Specialty Drink Size Facts & Tips

Steeping Time Standards

All tea sizes follow optimal steeping times: black teas 3-5 minutes, green teas 2-3 minutes, herbal teas 5-7 minutes for best flavor extraction.

Caffeine Content Varies

Tea caffeine varies by type: black teas highest, green teas moderate, herbal teas caffeine-free. Chai lattes add espresso for extra caffeine boost.

Temperature Retention

Larger sizes maintain temperature longer. All teas served at optimal temperature, but consider consumption speed when choosing size.

Customization Options

Add milk, sweeteners, or extra tea bags to any size. Larger sizes accommodate more customizations while maintaining flavor balance.