Starbucks Whole Coffee Beans

Experience the lighter side of espresso—a soft, beautifully balanced flavor profile that pairs perfectly with milk, in particular oatmilk. Our team spent hands-on time with the Starbucks Whole Coffee Beans to see how it holds up against the rest of the iced coffee & cold brew we've tested.

Across repeated sessions we evaluated it on the categories that matter most: quality, consistency, value, and how likely we are to reach for it again. Ranked #8 of our top 94 iced coffee & cold brew — an outstanding dark pick with chocolate, caramel, bold notes, earning a 4.8★ average across 105 Amazon ratings.

Experience the lighter side of espresso—a soft, beautifully balanced flavor profile that pairs perfectly with milk, in particular oatmilk. Made up of select Latin American and East African beans, this blend is carefully roasted to coax out sweet, vibrant notes of candied apple and bittersweet chocolate. The result is smooth, well-rounded and versatile, delicious served hot or over ice. Add a splash of Starbucks Coffee Creamer Inspired by Caramel Macchiato to create your perfect cup. Nestlé uses Starbucks trademarks under license.​ © 2025 Starbucks Coffee Company.

From the roaster

• PREMIUM WHOLE BEAN COFFEE: Enjoy the Starbucks coffee you love at home with a 28-ounce bag of carefully roasted Starbucks Blonde Espresso Roast whole bean coffee
• BALANCED: Starbucks Blonde Espresso Roast is a well-rounded and medium-bodied coffee with sweet, vibrant notes of candied apple and bittersweet chocolate—making it vibrant, smooth and boldly mellow
• HOT OR ICED COFFEE: Enjoy your coffee your way—brew it hot or over ice for a refreshing pick-me-up. Add your favorite coffee creamer for a personalized touch, or enjoy balanced, black coffee for a satisfying sip any time of day
• BREW IT YOUR WAY: Enjoy the same delicious Starbucks taste, no matter how you make your cup—whether it’s a shot of espresso, a rich French press, classic drip brew or smooth pour-over
• AT-HOME CREATIONS: Starbucks Blonde Espresso delivers a vibrant roast that makes homemade creations taste smooth and balanced, enhancing your at-home coffee moments

What we liked

• Strong overall Coffee Score of 9.1/10 — ranked #168 of 1193 (15% percentile).
• Distinct flavor profile: Chocolate, Caramel, Bold, Smooth.
• Community agrees — a Coffee Lovers Score of 9.3/10 from 105 ratings.