Cinnamon Drinks At Starbucks (10/10 Drinks)

As the beverage world develops, new drinks and combinations are always coming to light in different chains and quickly gaining popularity. Cinnamon drinks at Starbucks, for example, have gained a huge following over many years due to increased demand in, mainly, the Pumpkin Spice Latte.

Topics Explored

1. What Are Cinnamon Drinks
2. Does Starbucks Have Cinnamon Drink?
3. What Drinks Have Cinnamon?
4. 12 Best Starbucks Cinnamon Drinks
5. Ways To Get More Cinnamon In Your Drink
6. More Questions

Starbucks first launched their Pumpkin Spice Latte back in 2003.

The Pumpkin Spice Latte almost wasn’t invented, as it was believed that a non-primarily coffee flavored drink wouldn’t fit the brand.

Other versions of the drink have come up both permanently and for a limited time, including the Cinnamon Dolce Latte launched in 2006 as a winter favorite. ⁽¹⁾

What Drinks Have Cinnamon?

Although the Cinnamon Dolce Latte is the most popular and currently featured drink at Starbucks, the coffee chain actually offers a wide variety of other cinnamon drinks as well.

Cinnamon drinks at Starbucks include: Caramel Apple Spice, Cinnamon Dolce Créme, Pumpkin Spice Latte, Chai Tea, and more. We’ll get back to some of those drinks in a minute.

12 Cinnamon Drinks At Starbucks: All-Time Best

It’s now safe to say there’s quite a large variety of cinnamon drinks at Starbucks. However, sorting through them to find the best ones might not be so clear.

We’re now going to go through what we feel are the 12 best cinnamon drinks at Starbucks based on flavor and presentation.

Hot Cinnamon Starbucks Drinks

1. Pumpkin Spice Latte

The Pumpkin Spice Latte is where it all began with Starbucks’ cinnamon drinks. Despite the name, the pumpkin ‘spice’ is actually a sauce, though that doesn’t make it any less flavorsome.

The genuine pumpkin puree in this beverage gives it a rich flavor. It’s a drink for those who love pumpkin pie flavors. 

2. Cinnamon Dolce Latte

The Cinnamon Dolce Latte, as previously mentioned, is the featured drink at Starbucks right now. It’s the second most popular fall drink after the Pumpkin Spice Latte.

The whipped cream and cinnamon dolce topping add a touch of sweetness and richness to the latte.

Consider pairing this rich and creamy drink with these crunchy French toast sticks. The textural contrast between the creamy latte and the crispiness of the French toast sticks is so satisfying!

3. Cinnamon Dolce Crème

The Cinnamon Dolce Créme is a creamy, premium treat made with steamed milk and cinnamon dolce syrup. It’s topped with cinnamon dolce topping and whipped cream to finalize it as a special drink.

The whipped cream is lightly sweetened, creating an even creamier drink for you. The tan coloring of the brew itself also makes this drink so enticing. 

4. Chai Tea Latte

If coffee doesn’t agree with you or if you’re just not a fan but still need a little booster, Chai Tea Latte is the way to go for you.

The Chai Tea Latte at Starbucks is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. It’s infused with an equal blend of cinnamon, clove and other warming spices to make for a hot, refreshing drink.

5. Cinnamon Almondmilk Macchiato

This highly refreshing macchiato is made with Starbucks’ bold Espresso Roast. The espresso is blended together with almond milk and cinnamon dolce syrup to create a delightful drink.

The Cinnamon Almondmilk Macchiato also contains fewer calories than a traditional macchiato thanks to its use of almond milk rather than other milk types. 

6. Chai Tea

The regular Chai Tea is a far more easy going and calming drink than its latte counterpart. It makes use of warm and inviting spices, creating a lovely and flavorsome drink. Another factor that makes this tea so popular is its zero calorie, sugar, and fat contents.

That being said, the cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger ingredients may not be to every potential customer’s taste.

Cold Cinnamon Starbucks Drinks

1. Cinnamon Roll Frappuccino 

A secret gem on the Starbucks menu, the Cinnamon Roll Frappuccino is a sweet beverage that, if nothing else, is certainly different to most others.

The main flavors in this frappuccino are cinnamon dolce syrup, white Mocha syrup, vanilla and a topping of cinnamon dolce powder.

Personally, we don’t feel that it perfectly captures the taste of a cinnamon roll, but for a beverage version, it’s close enough.

2. Iced Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Latte

Going back to regular menu drinks, the Iced Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Latte brings together steamed nonfat milk, brewed espresso and sugar-free cinnamon syrup. It’s a drink that perfectly captures the crispness of fall.

Per 16 fl oz serving, the drink contains only 80 calories due to the nonfat milk.

3. Iced Apple Crisp Macchiato

The Iced Apple Crisp Macchiato is a seasonal drink that both has a sweet taste but is also very refreshing. 

The ingredients of this drink are also highly unique, being a combination of apple juice, apple puree, cinnamon nutmeg, and steamed milk foam.

4. Cinnamon Toast Crunch Frappuccino

If you don’t have time for breakfast but need to wake yourself up, the cereal-tasting Cinnamon Toast Crunch Frappuccino is the drink for you.

This secret drink blends ice white chocolate mocha, Cinnamon Dolce, White Chocolate Mocha topped with whipped cream, and cinnamon.

5. Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso

The Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso is another cinnamon-flavored drink from Starbucks. It’s a non-dairy  beverage that combines cinnamon, espresso, and oatmilk for something relatively light and soft.

For every 10 grams of sugar, there are 90 calories, again making this one of the lower-calorie drinks on the Starbucks menu.

6. Caramel Apple Spice Frappuccino

The Caramel Apple Spice Frappuccino is a secret menu drink that takes the Apple Spice concept a little further.

There’s a generous mix of Cinnamon Dolce Frappuccino, apple juice, and caramel in this drink and it’s all topped off with cinnamon dolce powder to make for a fabulous drink. ⁽²⁾

Ways To Get More Cinnamon In Your Drink

Lots of us love that cinnamon taste in beverages. In fact, some of us just can’t get enough. If that’s the case with you, be sure to read on to learn what methods you can use to increase the cinnamon content and taste of your drink.

Extra Pump of Cinnamon Dolce Syrup

This method will appeal mainly to those not just wanting a greater cinnamon flavor, but to those who also want an extra sweetness to their drink, so be sure you want both of these changes first.

An extra pump will increase the cinnamon content of your drink greatly, though it will also increase the calorie content by as much as perhaps 80 calories, though this is unconfirmed as of yet.

Add Cinnamon Dolce Sprinkles

A far less calorie-increasing way to increase the amount of cinnamon in your drink is to add Cinnamon Dolce Sprinkles on top. These taste similar to cinnamon sugar and will leave a cinnamon taste in your mouth for the rest of your drink.

It also lends a crunchy texture to the rest of the blend.

Add Cinnamon Powder

You can add cinnamon powder to your drink, though you have to be far more careful with this method, as if you go overboard with the powder or measure out too much, you can end up with a bitter or overwhelming drink.

Starbucks uses high quality cassia cinnamon, so if you want to recreate the taste as closely as possible, that’s the type of cinnamon you want to use.

Summary

As we’ve seen today, there’s a multitude of cinnamon drinks at Starbucks both on the regular and customer-made secret menus.

As such, there’s bound to be something for everyone. At least one drink will likely have appealed to you. 

More Questions

Does Starbucks have cinnamon flavor?

Yes, Starbucks does have cinnamon flavor, but not just that, they have it in multiple different forms.

Cinnamon dolce syrup, cinnamon powder and cinnamon dolce topping are all used in the drinks but can also be bought as their own items for home brewing.

Does Starbucks have cinnamon syrup?

Starbucks does indeed have cinnamon syrup; specifically, the cinnamon dolce syrup. The syrup is used in their drinks but the recipe is relatively simple and can be recreated at home.

All you really need to recreate the syrup is cinnamon and brown sugar. It tastes great when added to any drink, whether it be on ice or added to your favorite iced drink.

Does caramel macchiato have cinnamon?

The way it’s traditionally served, no, the caramel macchiato doesn’t contain cinnamon. It’s only made with espresso, milk, vanilla syrup, and caramel sauce.

However, a caramel touch can still be added to it. You can ask the barista to top it with cinnamon powder or do it yourself if brewing a caramel macchiato at home.