Ingredient

Brewed Starbucks Coffee

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Brewed coffee is primarily used as a beverage base for ready-to-drink coffee products like …

What it is

Brewed Starbucks coffee is made by steeping roasted coffee beans in hot water. Starbucks uses a proprietary blend of Arabica beans, sourced from Latin America and Africa, for its brewed coffee products. The brewing process extracts flavor, aroma, and caffeine from the beans.

Why it's used

Brewed coffee is primarily used as a beverage base for ready-to-drink coffee products like Frappuccinos and chilled coffee drinks. It provides a coffee flavor and caffeine. It can also be used in desserts and other food items where a coffee taste is desired.

Health notes

Brewed coffee is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. It contains caffeine, which can have stimulant effects. Moderate coffee consumption is associated with some health benefits in peer-reviewed reviews, such as a reduced risk of certain diseases. However, high intake can lead to anxiety, insomnia, and digestive issues. JECFA has evaluated coffee and coffee extracts.

Allergen info

Coffee itself is not one of the 9 FDA major allergens and does not contain gluten. However, some coffee-based beverages may contain other ingredients that are major allergens.

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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