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12 Starbucks Holiday Drinks that Don’t Have a Drop of Coffee

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Looking for a holiday drink at Starbucks without coffee? Here's a list of all the non-coffee drinks on the seasonal menu. These festive drinks are great for kids, too!
Three Starbucks holiday drinks without coffee in red holiday cups.

Starbucks holiday drinks without coffee may seem like a rarity. But truth be told, the holidays aren’t just for coffee drinkers at Starbucks.

Sure, you walk into Starbucks and the aroma of coffee and all the festive drinks lined up on the counter might make you feel a little left out if you’re just not into coffee.

From lattes and frappuccinos flavored with rich syrups and adorned with decadent toppings, a non-coffee drinker may not know what to order.

But take a closer look at the Starbucks holiday drink menu.

The line-up of holiday-flavored crème steamers, hot chocolates and crème frappuccinos have one thing in common—none of them have coffee.

Here’s a closer look at every non-coffee drink on the seasonal menu.

You just may find a new favorite to enjoy anytime of day without the caffeine worries.

Not to mention, most are great for kids, too.

Three Starbucks holiday drinks lined up.
The Starbucks holiday drink menu has at least 11 non-coffee options.

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Types of Non-Coffee Holiday Drinks at Starbucks

The official return of the holiday season at Starbucks always brings back a collection of flavorful syrups and sauces for making lattes, mochas and frappuccinos.

To get a sans coffee version of these drinks all you have to do is order a steamer, hot chocolate or crème frappuccino.

And for 2023 Starbucks has added a holiday chai drink!

A Starbucks hand-drawn sign that says enjoy a cup of cheer and has a list of favorite holiday drinks.
Starbucks has three types of holiday drinks without coffee, including steamers, hot chocolates and crème frappuccinos.

Steamers

Also called syrup crèmes, this type of Starbucks drink is simply a latte without espresso.

In other words, a steamer is flavored steamed milk that’s topped with whipped cream.

Steamers at Starbucks can have any flavor syrup added in, even if the drink isn’t listed on the menu.

Hot Chocolates

Starbucks hot chocolates are the equivalent of a mocha minus the coffee.

A hot chocolate is simply chocolate sauce combined with steamed milk.

Of course, all flavored hot chocolates, including white chocolate and toasted white chocolate, come with a luscious swirl of whipped cream and other festive toppings.

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Crème Frappuccinos

Crème-based frappuccinos at Starbucks do not contain coffee frappuccino roast.

This means, every crème frappuccino is coffee-free.

However, not every single crème frappuccino is caffeine-free.

For instance, Chai Crème Frappuccino and Matcha Crème Frappuccino both contain tea and therefore, caffeine.

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12 Starbucks Holiday Drinks without Coffee

From peppermint to chestnut praline, here’s a list of every Starbucks holiday drink without coffee.

These are official menu drinks, so no customizations are required.

And all these holiday options, except the chai and dark chocolate varieties, are 100% caffeine-free.

Steamers like Chestnut Praline Crème are one way to enjoy a holiday drink at Starbucks without any coffee added in.

1. Gingerbread Oat Milk Chai Tea Latte

Gingerbread Syrup + Oat Milk + Chai Tea + Spice Topping

The new Gingerbread Oat Milk Chai is a cozy drink full of warming spices, just in time for the holidays.

The gingerbread perfectly complements the spicy chai in this festive drink that comes iced or hot.

RELATED RECIPE: Starbucks Iced Gingerbread Oat Milk Chai Tea Latte Copycat Recipe

2. Caramel Brulée Crème

Caramel Brulée Sauce + Steamed 2% Milk + Whipped Cream + Caramel Brulée Topping

Caramel Brulée Crème combines rich and creamy caramel brulée sauce with steamed milk.

Sugary bits are sprinkled on top.

To me, it tastes of butterscotch.

For more about this holiday beverage, take a look at: Starbucks Caramel Brulée Crème (What’s in it).

3. Chestnut Praline Crème

Chestnut Praline Syrup + Steamed 2% Milk + Whipped Cream + Chestnut Praline Topping

Chestnut Praline syrup is swirled together with steamed milk to create a creamy, nutty, toffee-flavored hot drink.

For more about this holiday beverage, take a look at: Starbucks Chestnut Praline Crème (What’s in it)

4. Toasted White Hot Chocolate

Toasted White Chocolate Sauce + Steamed 2% Milk + Whipped Cream + Holiday Sugar Sparkles

*Not available for 2023 holiday season.

A twist on a regular hot chocolate, toasted white chocolate brings a distinct toasted marshmallow flavor to this classic winter beverage.

5. Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Peppermint Syrup + Chocolate Sauce + Steamed 2% Milk + Whipped Cream + Chocolate Curls Topping

Perhaps the most iconic of Starbucks holiday drinks, Peppermint Hot Chocolate is the perfect union of peppermint syrup, chocolate and cream.

If you’re in the mood for a peppermint mocha but don’t want the coffee, this is the drink to get.

RELATED RECIPE: How to Make Starbucks Peppermint Hot Chocolate

6. Peppermint White Hot Chocolate

Peppermint Syrup + White Chocolate Sauce + Steamed 2% Milk + Whipped Cream + Chocolate Curls Topping

Nestled in the non-coffee, hot drinks section of the Starbucks menu, is a delicious twist on a regular hot chocolate.

This holiday favorite is a swirl of peppermint-flavored syrup, white chocolate sauce and steamed milk.

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7. Caramel Brulée Crème Frappuccino

Caramel Brulée Sauce + Whole Milk + Crème Frappuccino Syrup + Ice + Whipped Cream + Caramel Brulée Topping

Not only does this blended beverage, topped with golden bits of sugar look festive, but its smoky caramel, butterscotch-ish taste is pure decadence.

8. Chestnut Praline Frappuccino

Chestnut Praline Syrup + Whole Milk + Crème Frappuccino Syrup + Ice + Whipped Cream + Chestnut Praline Topping

The sweet nuttiness of chestnut praline blended into a creamy frappuccino is a drink worth trying!

The spiced praline topping sprinkled on whipped cream makes each sip all you could ask for.

9. Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Crème Frappuccino

Sugar Cookie Syrup + Almond Milk + Crème Frappuccino Syrup + Ice + Whipped Cream + Red and Green Sprinkle Topping

Inspired by holiday spritz cookies, this almondy sugar cookie frappuccino is a great non-coffee holiday option that’s light on dairy.

To make it totally non-dairy, leave off all the whipped cream.

10. Toasted White Chocolate Crème Frappuccino

Toasted White Chocolate Sauce + Whole Milk + Crème Frappuccino Syrup + Ice + Whipped Cream + Holiday Sugar Sparkles

*Not available for 2023 holiday season.

Finished with red sugar sparkles, this all-white blend of white chocolate sauce and cream topped with even more cream is an absolutely delicious, albeit indulgent, holiday treat.

11. Peppermint Mocha Crème Frappuccino

Peppermint Syrup + Chocolate Sauce + Whole Milk + Crème Frappuccino Syrup + Ice + Whipped Cream + Chocolate Curls Topping

Who needs coffee, when you can have peppermint and chocolate?

This creamy frappuccino is like a peppermint-chocolate milkshake, finished off with sweetened whipped cream and the cutest little dark chocolate curls.

12. Peppermint White Chocolate Crème Frappuccino

Peppermint Syrup + White Chocolate Sauce + Whole Milk + Crème Frappuccino Syrup + Ice + Whipped Cream + Chocolate Curls Topping

This white chocolate blended masterpiece is flavored with peppermint syrup and a big swirl of whipped cream is adorned with dark chocolate curls.

It tastes like Christmas, from first sip to last.

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