Coffee guides · Evidence-led guide
Starbucks caramel macchiato: hot vs iced caffeine by UK size
The short answer
Hot and iced are separate recipes. Select both the temperature and size rather than applying one Grande figure to every caramel macchiato.
Dated Starbucks UK reference: these records use the Spring 2026 guide. Newer seasonal guides are available; current recipes have not yet been reconciled with this snapshot.
Inspect the documented servings
These values come from the linked catalogue records. A source-backed record is not a measurement of your drink or a guarantee of a current recipe.
| Drink / market | Serving | Caffeine | Per 100 ml | Evidence / action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks UK Caramel MacchiatoUK | Short | 44.6 mg | Not documented | Manufacturer listedVerified source record · Reviewed 2026-08-23Use this dose · Compare |
| Starbucks UK Caramel MacchiatoUK | Tall | 89.1 mg | Not documented | Manufacturer listedVerified source record · Reviewed 2026-08-23Use this dose · Compare |
| Starbucks UK Caramel MacchiatoUK | Grande | 89.1 mg | Not documented | Manufacturer listedVerified source record · Reviewed 2026-08-23Use this dose · Compare |
| Starbucks UK Caramel MacchiatoUK | Venti | 133.7 mg | Not documented | Manufacturer listedVerified source record · Reviewed 2026-08-23Use this dose · Compare |
| Starbucks UK Iced Caramel MacchiatoUK | Tall | 89.1 mg | Not documented | Manufacturer listedVerified source record · Reviewed 2026-08-23Use this dose · Compare |
| Starbucks UK Iced Caramel MacchiatoUK | Grande | 89.1 mg | Not documented | Manufacturer listedVerified source record · Reviewed 2026-08-23Use this dose · Compare |
| Starbucks UK Iced Caramel MacchiatoUK | Venti | 133.7 mg | Not documented | Manufacturer listedVerified source record · Reviewed 2026-08-23Use this dose · Compare |
Bars use the selected measure; numbers remain visible in both units. No bar is drawn for an undocumented concentration. Per 100 ml = serving caffeine × 100 ÷ documented volume.
Use the size table as a recipe comparison
Read horizontally within the same size name to compare the hot and iced records, then compare sizes within one recipe. A difference is a difference in published recipe data—not proof that adding ice changes caffeine chemistry.
Standard recipes are not customised orders
Extra espresso, a different extraction or a decaf substitution can change the starting dose. Only make a numerical adjustment when the chosen base and added component have compatible source data. Otherwise keep the uncertainty explicit.
UK scope and version
The records below retain the Spring 2026 UK source version. Starbucks now links newer seasonal documents from its nutrition page; these numbers are a dated reference until the corresponding recipes are reconciled. Do not silently substitute US menu values or imply the editorial update reverified every recipe.
Sources and scope
- Starbucks UK Nutrition & Allergen GuideCore beverage guide version 16 April 2026; Iced Coffee table. Milk substitutions and other customisations can change the finished drink. Source reviewed 2026-08-23.
Educational information, not medical advice. Published, calculated and approximate values have different limits. Check the current product label or recipe when an exact amount matters.