Introduction
How to Use This Manual
Every recipe, every step, every connection.
The Beverage Resource Recipe is your bar-side reference for every handcrafted beverage Starbucks serves. Each card shows an illustrated cup visual, major steps, pump counts by size, and service notes for a consistent, high-quality result every time.
Beverage Categories
Brewed Coffee
5 beverages
Espresso Drinks
8 beverages
Tea & Matcha
4 beverages
Frappuccinos®
7 beverages
Chocolates
3 beverages
Reading a Recipe Card
T · G · V — Every recipe card uses these columns for Tall (12 oz) · Grande (16 oz) · Venti (20 oz). Numbers indicate pump counts. Full dose pump = 1 full push. Half dose pump = ½ push.
Milk Steaming Temperature Guide
Kids (54°C)
130°F
Warm (60°C)
140°F
Regular
150–170°F
⚠️ Do Not Serve
195°F+
Section 1
Brewed Coffee
Freshly roasted, precisely brewed — the heart of every morning.
Always ask the customer which roast they prefer and whether they'd like room for milk or cream. Sleeve every brewed coffee beverage.
Section 2
Espresso Drinks
The concentrated heart of our handcrafted beverages.
Always pull shots first. Queue espresso shots before any other steps. A perfect shot brews in 18–23 seconds. Serve or incorporate immediately.
Americanos & Lattes
Macchiatos & Specialty
Espresso Shot Reference
Solo
1
Single shot
Doppio
2
Standard
Triple
3
Three shots
Quad
4
Four shots
Ristretto
Short
Concentrated
Lungo
Long
Diluted
Section 3
Tea & Matcha
All tea comes from one plant — Camellia sinensis. The difference is in the craft.
Steeping Times
White & Green
3
minutes
Black & Herbal
5
minutes
Oolong
7
minutes
All Teas
195°F
90°C
Iced Chai note: Water is NOT added to the Iced Chai Tea Latte — only cold milk is added directly.
Section 4
Frappuccino® Blended Beverages
Blended to order — every cup a moment of delight.
Blended Beverage Routine: Pump Frappuccino Roast → Pour milk (lower line) → Pour into blender pitcher → Add syrup → Add ice → Pump Frappuccino® syrup base → Blend (Button #1) → Finish and Connect.
Coffee Frappuccinos®
Cream Frappuccinos® (No Coffee)
Frappuccino® Roast Pump Guide
Tall
2 pumps
Grande
3 pumps
Venti
4 pumps
Section 5
Hot & Iced Chocolates
Rich, indulgent, and crafted with care.
Mocha Sauce — Hot Chocolate (T · G · V)
Tall
3 pumps
Grande
4 pumps
Venti
5 pumps
⚠️ Allergen Warning: Signature Hot Chocolate contains dairy — even if ordered with Soy, it will not be dairy-free. Sanitize pitcher immediately after use.