As we grow up, we begin to recognize that not all of our favorite drinks are *gasp* healthy. In fact, they’re mostly made of sugar and unhealthy things. But, if we’re health conscious, we will actually try to change our habits. Not everything has to totally suck either. We can keep going to our favorite spots and still order great drinks that are actually healthy. And yes, this includes our beloved Starbucks, which usually loads drinks with sugar. So here are a few of the healthiest (but still tasty!) drinks on the menu and how to order them.
- Iced Matcha Green Tea Latte
Calories: 188
How to order: Substitute 2% milk for oatmilk or almondmilk.
Perks: First of all, matcha is super healthy for you since it’s high in antioxidants. And it’s energizing without an over-caffeinated feeling.
2. Peach Tranquility Tea
Calories: 0
How to order: As is, hot or iced.
Perks: 0 calories, 0 fat, 0 carbs. Umm, yes, please. The touches of chamomile and rose hips in this tea are also very calming.
3. Cold Brew With Dark Cocoa Almondmilk Foam
Calories: 40
How to order: As is.
Perks: Cold brew is a good option when you want something that may boost your metabolism. It also has potential to boost your mood. The almondmilk is a healthy alternative to 2% foam.
4. Iced London Fog Tea Latte
Calories: 140
How to order: Substitute soy or almond milk. Ask for no vanilla syrup. Instead, sub 1-2 pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup.
Perks: This tea latte is a reinvention of the Earl Grey tea, which is great for heart health and cholesterol lowering effects.
5. Strawberry Açai Refresher
Calories: 90
How to order: Ask for light ice.
Perks: Açai berries are loaded with antioxidant, which *shocker* makes this drink filled with them too. And, of course, the strawberries add a lot of nutrients too.
6. Caffè Americano
Calories: 15
How to order: As is
Perks: Weirdly enough, coffee has been proven to help lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, fight depression, burn fat, and have other health benefits. So something as simple as a Caffè Americano may be just what you need.
7. Iced Green Tea Lemonade
Calories: 50
How to order: As is
Perks: Green tea is filled with antioxidants. It also helps improve brain function. The mint added in this drink is also rich in nutrients and may also help improve brain function. Lemongrass is another ingredient in this drink that has antioxidants. So it’s safe to say, this is a pretty healthy drink.
8. Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher
Calories: 70
How to order: Ask for light ice and extra berries.
Perks: The green coffee extract in this refresher is full of antioxidants and is also linked to boosting metabolism.
9. Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
Calories: 90
How to order: Substitute vanilla syrup for 3 pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup. Ask for a light splash of sweet cream.
Perks: As we’ve said before, cold brew can possibly boost your mood and metabolism.
10. Honey Citrus Mint Tea
Calories: 90
How to order: As is, hot or cold
Perks: Again, green tea is loaded with antioxidants, nutrients, and can help with brain function. And green tea just so happens to be in this drink. Honey also contains antioxidant and nutrients, and it also helps cholesterol and lower blood pressure. Citrus is great for heart health.
