How much caffeine in starbucks iced white chocolate mocha

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What do you get when you combine Starbucks’ iced white chocolate mocha recipe with an at-home Starbucks copycat recipe? You’ll get the best of both worlds! This Starbucks-inspired drink is decadent and really easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients; espresso, milk, white chocolate sauce, ice, and topped with whipped cream. It’s perfect for all seasons and can be customized to your liking.

If you aren’t familiar with an iced white chocolate mocha, it is a delicious espresso-based drink made with milk and white chocolate sauce. Served over ice cubes, this makes it perfect as an iced summer beverage.

Instead of sitting in the famous coffee shop’s drive-thru line, save yourself time and the added expense. You can make your own coffee shop-inspired drinks at home for a fraction of the cost. Pair this iced mocha with Starbucks Egg Bites you make in the Instant Pot instead of a sous vide machine. Together they are a great way to start the day or give you a needed mid-afternoon energy boost.

An iced white chocolate mocha, also called an Iced White Mocha, at Starbucks includes espresso, milk, and white chocolate sauce. It can also include whipped cream on top for an added touch of deliciousness. My Iced White Mocha doesn’t stray too far from the original recipe either and is made with these same ingredients!

Note: If you prefer dark chocolate over white, substitute that and create a homemade Starbucks Caffè Mocha.

Does a White Chocolate Mocha have coffee in it?

Yes, an iced mocha has coffee in it. The original Starbucks version calls for their Signature Espresso Roast, a dark roast bean. A 16 oz cup contains two shots of espresso for a total of 150mg of caffeine. At home, your mocha’s caffeine amount will vary depending on the coffee bean you use. If you want less caffeine, you can use decaffeinated coffee.

Don’t worry if you don’t have an espresso machine

If you don’t have an espresso machine, don’t worry. It’s still possible to make this delicious espresso drink without one! The best substitution is to use instant espresso powder. If your coffee maker has a concentrated brew feature like the Ninja Coffee Brew System I have does, that would be the next best option. Otherwise, you can use cold brew coffee or cold leftover brewed coffee. This method results in a less intense flavor, but the coffee drink is still refreshing.

Milk

The original coffee shop version of this mocha recipe calls for 2% milk. I prefer whole milk and almond milk in this recipe, but you can use whatever milk – oat milk, coconut, or other non-dairy beverage you like here.

White Chocolate Sauce

I like to use the Torani white chocolate sauce for ease of use. I find it in either the coffee section or the ice cream toppings area of the grocery store. I like this sauce versus the syrup because it is thicker and not so sweet in my opinion.

Homemade White Chocolate Sauce – If you want to create your own white chocolate sauce, here’s a simple recipe:

1. Heat 1/2 cup of milk over medium heat in a small saucepan. Stir constantly with a whisk until steam starts to rise.
2. Remove from the heat and add 2 Tablespoons of white chocolate chips and whisk together until combined. If chocolate doesn’t melt completely, you can return it to a slow heat being careful not to burn the mixture.
3. Cool slightly before use.

Homemade Whipped Cream

For the whipped cream, I use this ISI Gourmet Whipped Cream Maker. I add 1/2 pint of heavy cream and attach the nitrous oxide charger for freshly whipped cream without stabilizers or added sugar. For the sweetened whipped cream, I add a tablespoon of sugar to the cream before adding it to the device. Use coupon code LFA5 at BakeDeco to save $5 off your order. 

How do you make an Iced White Chocolate Mocha?

Here’s how to make a 16oz cup of this Iced White Chocolate Mocha recipe.

1. Brew two espresso shots or 2 ounces of strong dark roast coffee
2. Add 3 tablespoons of white chocolate sauce to a cup (add more or less to taste)
3. Pour the brewed espresso or strong coffee over the chocolate sauce in the cup
4. Add 1 cup of milk, your choice
5. Stir well to combine
6. Add ice to the cup
7. Top with whipped cream

What can I add to an iced white mocha?

Here are a few ideas for you to spruce up your iced mocha.

• Add a drizzle of caramel sauce or syrup inside the cup before adding the espresso and milk, plus a little extra over the whipped cream
• Add a drizzle of chocolate sauce or syrup over the whipped cream
• Top with some cinnamon powder and nutmeg for a festive twist on this Starbucks favorite (especially during the holidays)
• Try adding in a drizzle of peppermint syrup to make a homemade Peppermint Chocolate Mocha.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 ounces of espresso or strong brewed coffee
• 3 tablespoons white chocolate sauce
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup ice
• 2 tablespoons whipped cream

Instructions

1. Brew two espresso shots or 2 ounces of strong dark roast coffee and set aside
2. Add 3 tablespoons of white chocolate sauce to a cup (add more or less to taste)
3. Pour the brewed espresso or strong coffee over the chocolate sauce in the cup
4. Add 1 cup of milk, your choice
5. Stir well to combine
6. Add ice to the cup
7. Top with whipped cream
   

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