I discussed the release of Starbucks' new summer tea-based drinks a few weeks ago, but they were officially introduced to stores over the past couple of days. The Pomegranate and Tangerine Frappuccinos offer a lighter, more refreshing taste of summer. Since Starbucks is now the target of criticism from the consumer watchdog group CSPI for offering fattening drinks on the menu, I thought it would be interesting to see how the new tea blendeds stack up compared to a couple of the standard frappuccinos.
- Pomegranate Frappuccino® Juice Blend (grande): 280 cal, 5 gm fat
- Tangerine Frappuccino® Juice Blend (grande): 190 cal, 0 gm fat
- Coffee Light Frappuccino® (grande, no whip): 150 calories, 1 gm fat
- Coffee Frappuccino® (grande, no whip): 260 calories, 3.5 gm fat
- Mocha Frappuccino® (grande, no whip): 290 calories, 4 gm fat
- Mocha Frappuccino® (grande, with whip): 420 calories, 16 gm fat
The Tangerine and the Light frappuccinos are the best choices for those who are really trying to stay in shape for swimsuit season, but the biggest thing to avoid is whipped cream. Save that for a special treat and you can enjoy the rest of your favorite drinks almost any time. Full Starbucks nutritional information can be found here.
By the way, the Tangerine flavor is pretty good. It has a hint of lime and is very refreshing, especially with the high temperatures we've been getting out here in Southern California. Has anyone tried the Pomegranate yet?
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