Starbucks options

r&m07

I'm a bit bummed, as being preggo, I miss drinking Chai Tea Lattes from Starbucks - I'd rather have this concoction than coffee.  I'm not planning on having any caffeinated drinks during the pregnancy; what are some of your favorite drinks at Starbucks?  Any suggestions?

Fossegirl1228

I love the caramel frapps but they can make them without the caffeine so I am still able to indulge. I believe its called a caramel cream?

JCM285

The creme (I don't remember if they spell it cream or creme on the board) drinks are really good!  They don't even have any coffee in them.  I like the double chocolate chip.  It's a frozen concoction that tastes like the java chip frapp. but is coffee free.  Also, one of the creme drinks is a strawberries and cream flavor and that's awesome too! :-)

ETA:  I can't type!

roxpink

Just ask for anything decaf!

ashleykadlec

I'm not doing any caffeine either, unless I have a really bad head ache, then I'll have a cup of tea or I'll get a tall iced green tea from Starbucks, which is my favorite drink there. I was a coffee NUT before I got pregnant, so now if want a coffee I just order decaf. Tastes just the same!

Cryssteen

r&m07 said:

I'm a bit bummed, as being preggo, I miss drinking Chai Tea Lattes from Starbucks - I'd rather have this concoction than coffee.  I'm not planning on having any caffeinated drinks during the pregnancy; what are some of your favorite drinks at Starbucks?  Any suggestions?

Bud! They have decaf espresso! You can have any latter made decaf!

JCM285

This thread is really making me crave Starbucks...

katnine

You can buy chai concentrate at the grocery store. Decaf and regular I make them at home now. Taste the same to me and saves money.

nashamber

Just a heads up that decaf coffee is not caffeine free. Decaf coffee has a small amount of caffeine in it, and so does decaf tea (unless it is herbal). If you want to make sure you're drinking a "true" caffeine-free beverage, you'll need to look for the label "caffeine-free".

The starbucks creme frappuccinos are caffeine free since they are a creme base. They are LOADED with a ton of sugar so be sure not to indulge too often.

BikiniMom

Steamed milk. Yep, I get weird looks when I order it, but I loved it last pregnancy.

jlbeanza

Seriously, caffeine is fine if you keep it to 200 mg, especially once you hit second tri. Enjoy your Starbucks!

ColoradoBoat

Yes, decaf has caffeine.  All recommendations I've read are for one to two drinks a day max.  I choose decaf when I indulge and it tastes just the same.

For those who are completely avoiding caffeine, I'm curious as to why?  Nothing I've read has said anything about avoiding it completely.  Thanks for any info!

JunkieBrewster

Uh, yeah. I just have the caffiene because otherwise, bitches gonna get shanked.

nashamber

As an ex-starbucks barista of 7 years, I cannot and will not live without my caffeine. It's either I ditch caffeine and become the biggest bitch in the world, or I have my caffeine and am only 1/2 of a bitch.  

byrne15

I drink a tall decaf java chip frappucino

ABurries

Half green tea/half vanilla bean frappuccino. It is seriously amazing!

rshamos

If you want hot, try a steamer. It's steamed milk with flavor (vanilla, caramel, toffee nut, etc). I'm not doing any caffeine (FTM - not taking any chances), so I order that or a refresh tea over ice. It's mint tea. Yeah SBUX!

PacoCat33

I'm not a huge Starbucks fan... But when I do partake I'll get a caramel macchiato (can be decaf of half caff) or (my total fave) unsweetened iced green tea. I usually go to my local coffee shop and get a half caff skim latte.

I tried cutting out caffeine and went about a month...but I felt terrible even after the withdrawal headaches went away. So now, I do one cup of half caff in the AM and then I'll have another later in the day if I need it (most days I don't) and I feel way better.

feeshah

Tall white chocolate mocha with soy hold the whip. (Approx. 75mg caffeine)
Or
Tall chi tea latte (approx 70mg caffeine for a grande)

Maybe once or twice a week. I my coffee and it's under 200mg.

Htle07

I drink tall regular caramel frap about once a week.

BankerBSN

I love me an iced passion tea lemonade. Refreshing and caffeine free.

lionyloo32

NikkiMN143 said:

I get a tall iced white chocolate mocha almost every day... 75mg of caffeine, I'm good wig that. My CNM told me to keep it under 200mg.

I cannot get through most mornings without some bit of caffeine! I'm addicted...

I have the same at least 4 mornings a week. Hubs is at SB right now getting me one.

spoonleg

BankerBSN said:

I love me an iced passion tea lemonade. Refreshing and caffeine free.

This. I'm on my way to get one right meow.

r&m07

@ColoradoBoat:  I drink caffeine occasionally, and no there's nothing that says you should avoid it while pregnant; however, for me, it's not a necessity and I'd rather my little one not be exposed to it if possible.  They'll be exposed to it later in life anyway, so why bring in something that's going to potentially stimulate them early on?

desertsun

@r&m07, it's not Starbucks, but a caffeine-free option for replacing chai is this with a bit of vanilla coffeemate poured in:
https://www.celestialseasonings.com/products/herbal-teas/bengal-spice

EmuTavi

spoonleg said:

BankerBSN said:

I love me an iced passion tea lemonade. Refreshing and caffeine free.

This. I'm on my way to get one right meow.

It's caffeine free but the herbs that make it up include hibiscus, a no-no according to Dr. Google. I would be drinking it daily but with a family history of issues (infertility, miscarriage, premature birth) I am being extra cautious.

BankerBSN

ZoeyH14 said:

spoonleg said:

BankerBSN said:

I love me an iced passion tea lemonade. Refreshing and caffeine free.

This. I'm on my way to get one right meow.

It's caffeine free but the herbs that make it up include hibiscus, a no-no according to Dr. Google. I would be drinking it daily but with a family history of issues (infertility, miscarriage, premature birth) I am being extra cautious.



Ah yes, Dr Google. Hibiscus can cause uterine irritability if consumed in large quantities. A single Starbucks iced tea would not fall into the category of "large quantity". If we are being extra cautious please also stay away from oragasims as those also cause contractions/irritability.

drpayne

JCM285 said:

The creme (I don't remember if they spell it cream or creme on the board) drinks are really good!  They don't even have any coffee in them.  I like the double chocolate chip.  It's a frozen concoction that tastes like the java chip frapp. but is coffee free.  Also, one of the creme drinks is a strawberries and cream flavor and that's awesome too! :-)

ETA:  I can't type!

So you think the the fat and sugar in these is better for you than a little caffeine?  I'm not following the logic in this thread.

ladysaceb

Cryssteen said:

I'm a bit bummed, as being preggo, I miss drinking Chai Tea Lattes from Starbucks - I'd rather have this concoction than coffee.  I'm not planning on having any caffeinated drinks during the pregnancy; what are some of your favorite drinks at Starbucks?  Any suggestions?

Bud! They have decaf espresso! You can have any latter made decaf!

The chai latte is tea, not espresso.  It is not possible to get it decaf from Starbucks.

ajlmom

I was there yesterday and got a strawberry banana smoothie! I told myself that I'm at least getting 1-2 servings of fruit in!

CardsFan02

"Butterbeer Frap"

Grande Creme Frap with 3 pumps carmel and 3 pumps toffee nut with a carmel drizzle!

EmuTavi

@NandaB‌ & @BankerBSN‌

No burn felt, I know Dr Google is not the most reliable (and often quite unreliable). I Googled it in a moment before I was able to consult my doc and since have just avoided it. My doc tends to say "don't take it" if there is any risk at all, I guess liability reasons....?

rshamos

drpayne said:

JCM285 said:

The creme (I don't remember if they spell it cream or creme on the board) drinks are really good!  They don't even have any coffee in them.  I like the double chocolate chip.  It's a frozen concoction that tastes like the java chip frapp. but is coffee free.  Also, one of the creme drinks is a strawberries and cream flavor and that's awesome too! :-)

ETA:  I can't type!

So you think the the fat and sugar in these is better for you than a little caffeine?  I'm not following the logic in this thread.

My doc said to get calories however I can, including milkshakes (which frapps are). She actually said it's better to have full sugar ginger ale rather than sugar free bc they still don't know what artificial sweeteners do in utero. I have a free pass to drink all of the stuff I have been avoiding for 15 years! BTW, I lost 6 lbs 1st trimester, so that might be part of it. But there are plenty of caffeine free options that aren't terrible for you. It's common sense.