Introduction:To brew an ideal-tasting pour over or espresso at home, choosing the right coffee beans is the first step. This article features three classic blends with distinctly different flavor profiles—from rich spice notes to bright floral and fruity aromas, to balanced foundational tones—helping coffee lovers with varying preferences find their ideal daily beans. It also provides a detailed breakdown of freshly ground coffee pricing, covering the prices of popular drinks like cappuccino, latte, and Americano in small, medium, and large sizes, and reveals two popular hidden menu items: marshmallow Frappuccino and nut crumble Frappuccino. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, you’ll gain practical guidance for selection and tasting.
If you're planning to brew a satisfying pour over or espresso at home, selecting the appropriate coffee grounds is absolutely key. This article first introduces three classic blends, each showcasing a distinctly unique flavor profile—ranging from intense spice notes, to floral and fruity sweetness, to a well-balanced foundational character—helping coffee drinkers at all levels choose a daily bean that best matches their personal taste. Next, we’ll fully outline the pricing structure of freshly ground coffee, detailing the prices of various cup sizes for common drinks such as cappuccino, caramel macchiato, espresso, latte, mocha, and Americano, and sharing two highly praised hidden menu items—the marshmallow Frappuccino and the nut crumble Frappuccino—so whether you’re a novice or a coffee connoisseur, you can get useful advice on purchasing and tasting.
If you’re looking for freshly ground coffee to start with, classic blends are a great option to consider. This blend follows a traditional style by combining Brazilian Red Bourbon with Indonesian Mandheling, giving the coffee a rugged spicy character and a full-bodied nutty tone. Additionally, a small amount of Robusta beans is blended in to effectively enhance the crema layer of espresso, making both Americano and latte not only more visually appealing when latte art is applied, but also richer and fuller in mouthfeel.
If you prefer a less bitter, brighter-toned coffee, the medium-roasted Strawberry Sugar espresso blend is an ideal choice. Designed specifically for consumers who enjoy floral and fruity flavors, this blend combines premium beans from Costa Rica, Colombia, and Ethiopia. With careful tasting, you can detect complex aromas of rose, citrus, grape, and blueberry, which develop into a sweet strawberry candy-like profile when milk is added.
For beginners trying homemade coffee for the first time, flavor balance and stable extraction are usually the top priorities—and the Dark Cocoa Base Blend perfectly meets these needs. This blend fuses the creamy peanut aroma of Brazilian Red Bourbon with the distinctive plum acidity of Yunnan small-bean varietals, keeping the overall flavor profile of the espresso within a gentle and harmonious range of nuts, chocolate, and plum. It’s suitable for everyday drinking and hard to go wrong with.
Starbucks focuses on naturalness, healthiness, nutrition, and deliciousness as the core of its beverage R&D, and its freshly ground coffee series uses fresh and diverse ingredients, committed to providing customers with a high-quality coffee experience. So how much does Starbucks’ freshly ground coffee cost? What did the 2018 price list look like? Starbucks is not only a great place to enjoy coffee but also a popular spot for relaxation and socializing. Let’s take an in-depth look at Starbucks’ coffee prices and options.
The price range of Starbucks’ freshly ground coffee is generally between 15 and 40 yuan, with actual prices subject to in-store announcements. In addition to the classic coffee series, Starbucks also offers tea drinks, hot chocolate, Frappuccinos (both coffee and non-coffee versions), fruit tea Frappuccinos, as well as light meals such as sandwiches, cakes, bread, and salads. Taking cappuccino as an example, the large size is 26.00 yuan, medium is 23.00 yuan, and small is 19.00 yuan. It is made using traditional techniques, slowly pouring hand-whipped hot milk into espresso to present a layered classic flavor.
Another popular drink, the caramel macchiato, is priced at 30.00 yuan for a large, 27.00 yuan for medium, and 24.00 yuan for small. This uniquely crafted Starbucks beverage blends steamed milk, espresso, and vanilla syrup, topped with a distinctive caramel drizzle created through a special technique. It’s sweet on the palate with a rich texture, and is beloved by many customers.
Starbucks espresso is priced at 22.00 yuan for medium and 17.00 yuan for small. It has an intense flavor with a caramel-like aftertaste, making it a classic choice among many coffee enthusiasts. As for latte, the large is 26.00 yuan, medium is 23.00 yuan, and small is 19.00 yuan. It balances the strong espresso with a generous amount of steamed milk, topped with a light layer of milk foam for a smooth and well-rounded taste. Mocha is priced at 29.00 yuan for large, 26.00 yuan for medium, and 23.00 yuan for small. It combines mocha chocolate syrup, espresso, and steamed milk, topped with freshly whipped cream for a creamy texture. Americano is 23.00 yuan for large, 19.00 yuan for medium, and 16.00 yuan for small, following a European-style preparation by simply mixing hot water with espresso to deliver pure coffee flavor.
Beyond the public menu, Starbucks also has several hidden drinks beloved by fans. One of them is the Marshmallow Frappuccino, also known as the Sakura Pink Frappuccino, which is widely loved for its pastel color, mainly thanks to the use of raspberry syrup—not only eye-catching, but also adding a unique flavor to the drink. Another is the Nut Crumble Frappuccino, which is one of the pricier items on the hidden menu, combining nut crumbles with chocolate chips. It has a sweeter taste and, when mixed evenly with cream, offers a richer flavor experience.
The above content is compiled by CoffeeHunters, a coffee news website.
