How much caffeine is in Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew?
A Grande (16 fl oz) Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew has 190 mg of caffeine.
That's about 2 cups of brewed coffee, and half of the 400 mg a day the FDA cites for most healthy adults.
Source: starbucks.com · checked 10 Nov 2026
When did you have it?
Had at 3 pm, about 67 mg is still in you at an 11 pm bedtime. That might affect your sleep.
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Sizes
| Size | Volume | Caffeine | mg per fl oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tall | 12 fl oz (355 ml) | 145 mg | 12 |
| Grande shown above | 16 fl oz (473 ml) | 190 mg | 12 |
| Venti | 24 fl oz (710 ml) | 280 mg | 12 |
| Trenta | 30 fl oz (887 ml) | 320 mg | 11 |
Source: starbucks.com · checked 10 Nov 2026
Latest time to drink it
For an 11 pm bedtime, most people should finish a Grande (16 fl oz) Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew by about 12:50 pm. The table works it out for other bedtimes and for how sensitive you are: it is the latest time to start one so that the caffeine left stays under the line all night.
| Bedtime | Very sensitive under 25 mg | Average under 50 mg | Not very sensitive under 100 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 pm | 5:50 am | 10:50 am | 3:50 pm |
| 10 pm | 6:50 am | 11:50 am | 4:50 pm |
| 11 pm | 7:50 am | 12:50 pm | 5:50 pm |
| Midnight | 8:50 am | 1:50 pm | 6:50 pm |
| 1 am | 9:50 am | 2:50 pm | 7:50 pm |
For a Grande (16 fl oz) Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew, average clearance (half-life 5 h), 8 hours of sleep. "Any time" means even one at bedtime stays under the line.
How long it lasts
The caffeine from a Grande (16 fl oz) Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew peaks in your blood about 75 minutes after you start it, at roughly 162 mg. Half of it is gone in about 5 hours for an average adult; that ranges from roughly 3 to 7 hours, and longer in pregnancy or with some medicines.
| Time after | 3 hours | 6 hours | 9 hours | 12 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Still in you | 133 mg | 88 mg | 58 mg | 38 mg |
So one had at 3 pm leaves about 67 mg at 11 pm. How long caffeine lasts explains the curve.
How it compares
Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew is stronger than 79% of the 90 coffee-shop drinks we track, by caffeine per serving.
Per fluid ounce (12 mg) it is stronger than 77% of them.
To reach 400 mg in a day you would need about 2 of these.
Less caffeine
- Starbucks Iced Coffee 185 mg, Grande
- Starbucks Pistachio Cream Cold Brew 185 mg, Grande
- Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew 185 mg, Grande
More caffeine
- Starbucks Flat White 195 mg, Grande
- Starbucks Cold Brew 205 mg, Grande
- Starbucks Vanilla Protein Cream Cold Brew 205 mg, Grande
Same caffeine: Starbucks Chocolate Cream Cold Brew.
FAQ
Is Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew high in caffeine?
Yes. A Grande (16 fl oz) Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew has 190 mg, which is 2 times an 8 fl oz cup of brewed coffee (95 mg).
How much caffeine is in a Tall Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew?
A Tall (12 fl oz) Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew has 145 mg of caffeine, 45 mg less than a Grande (16 fl oz) Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew.
How much caffeine is in a Trenta Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew?
A Trenta (30 fl oz) Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew has 320 mg of caffeine, 130 mg more than a Grande (16 fl oz) Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew.
Can I drink Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew at night?
Not if you want to sleep well. Had at 7 pm, it leaves about 116 mg in an average adult at an 11 pm bedtime, above the 50 mg most people sleep fine with. The latest time for an 11 pm bedtime is about 12:50 pm.
How long does the caffeine in Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew last?
It peaks about 75 minutes after you start it. Of the 190 mg, about 88 mg is still in you 6 hours later and 38 mg after 12 hours, for an average adult with a 5-hour half-life.
Does Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew have more caffeine than Red Bull?
Yes. A Grande (16 fl oz) Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew has 190 mg; an 8.4 fl oz can of Red Bull has 80 mg.
Method and limits
The caffeine figure comes from starbucks.com; recipes, brewing and batches vary, so a real serving can differ. The curves use a standard one-compartment model with an average 5-hour half-life and a sleep-friendly line of 50 mg; your own body may clear caffeine faster or slower. How it works has the details.
These are estimates for information, not medical advice.
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