Shots, Water and Ice at Every Size
Like the hot version, the iced Americano gains a shot at each size step, which is unusual on the cold side of the menu. The shots go into the cup first, cold water on top, then ice, so the crema survives and floats. Calories barely move because nothing but coffee is in the cup.
| Size | Shots | Calories | Pickup price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tall (12 fl oz) | 2 | 10 | $4.35 |
| Grande (16 fl oz) | 3 | 15 | $4.75 |
| Venti (24 fl oz) | 4 | 15 | $4.95 |
There is no Trenta because the shots would be lost in 30 ounces. The Venti cold cup is 24 ounces, four ounces bigger than the hot Venti, so it is the most diluted of the three sizes despite the extra shot.
Iced Americano vs Iced Coffee vs Cold Brew
Three black cold coffees, three different drinks. The Iced Coffee is hot-brewed coffee chilled and poured over ice, 185 mg in a Grande and $4.95. Cold Brew is steeped cold for 20 hours, smoother, 205 mg and $5.25. The iced Americano is fresh espresso and water, sharper and brighter, 225 mg and $4.75.
Iced coffee is the cheapest and the mildest. Cold brew is the smoothest and the one to order if bitterness bothers you. The Americano is the one that tastes most like coffee just made, and the only one of the three that can be pulled decaf on the spot.
| Item | Tall | Grande | Venti |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iced Caffè Americano | $4.35 / 10 cal | $4.75 / 15 cal | $4.95 / 15 cal |
Ways to Order It
- Light ice: more water, less dilution as it melts, and a fuller cup.
- Blonde shots: softer taste, a touch more caffeine, the most common tweak on this drink.
- With a splash of milk or cream: adds 10 to 40 calories and turns the sharpness down.
- One pump of syrup: vanilla or caramel at about 20 calories for a lightly sweetened version; four pumps would make it a syrup drink.
- Extra shot: a Venti already has four, so a Grande with an extra shot is the more sensible strong order.
- Decaf: every size can be made on decaf shots, unlike cold brew and iced coffee which come from a batch.
Sugar, Allergens and Who It Suits
The standard build has 0 g of sugar and declares none declared. It is the cold drink for keto orders, for anyone fasting, and for people who want espresso strength without the price of a latte or the sweetness of a shaken espresso.
It suits people who like their coffee assertive. If you want smooth and mellow, cold brew is the better black option; if you want cheap and easy, iced coffee.