How much caffeine is in Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Latte?
A Grande (16 fl oz) Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Latte has 115 mg of caffeine.
That's about one cup of brewed coffee, and 29% 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 40 mg is still in you at an 11 pm bedtime. That should not affect most people’s sleep.
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Sizes
| Size | Volume | Caffeine | mg per fl oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short | 8 fl oz (237 ml) | 60 mg | 7.5 |
| Tall | 12 fl oz (355 ml) | 60 mg | 5.0 |
| Grande shown above | 16 fl oz (473 ml) | 115 mg | 7.2 |
| Venti, hot | 20 fl oz (591 ml) | 115 mg | 5.8 |
| Venti, iced | 24 fl oz (710 ml) | 170 mg | 7.1 |
Iced and hot versions have the same caffeine except where the table lists them separately.
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 Latte by about 4:30 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 | 9:30 am | 2:30 pm | Any time |
| 10 pm | 10:30 am | 3:30 pm | Any time |
| 11 pm | 11:30 am | 4:30 pm | Any time |
| Midnight | 12:30 pm | 5:30 pm | Any time |
| 1 am | 1:30 pm | 6:30 pm | Any time |
For a Grande (16 fl oz) Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Latte, 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 Latte peaks in your blood about 75 minutes after you start it, at roughly 98 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 | 81 mg | 53 mg | 35 mg | 23 mg |
So one had at 3 pm leaves about 40 mg at 11 pm. How long caffeine lasts explains the curve.
How it compares
Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Latte is stronger than 38% of the 90 coffee-shop drinks we track, by caffeine per serving.
Per fluid ounce (7.2 mg) it is stronger than 38% of them.
To reach 400 mg in a day you would need about 3½ of these.
Less caffeine
- Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino 110 mg, Grande
- Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino 100 mg, Grande
- Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino 100 mg, Grande
More caffeine
- Starbucks Dragon Energy Drink 125 mg, Grande
- Starbucks Energy Refreshers 125 mg, Grande
- Starbucks Mango Dragonfruit Energy Refresher 125 mg, Grande
FAQ
Is Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Latte high in caffeine?
Yes. A Grande (16 fl oz) Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Latte has 115 mg, which is 1.2 times an 8 fl oz cup of brewed coffee (95 mg).
How much caffeine is in a Short Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Latte?
A Short (8 fl oz) Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Latte has 60 mg of caffeine, 55 mg less than a Grande (16 fl oz) Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Latte.
How much caffeine is in a Venti iced Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Latte?
An iced Venti (24 fl oz) Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Latte has 170 mg of caffeine, 55 mg more than a Grande (16 fl oz) Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Latte.
Can I drink Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Latte at night?
Not if you want to sleep well. Had at 7 pm, it leaves about 70 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 4:30 pm.
How long does the caffeine in Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Latte last?
It peaks about 75 minutes after you start it. Of the 115 mg, about 53 mg is still in you 6 hours later and 23 mg after 12 hours, for an average adult with a 5-hour half-life.
Does Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Latte have more caffeine than Red Bull?
Yes. A Grande (16 fl oz) Starbucks Tiramisu Velvet Latte has 115 mg; an 8.4 fl oz can of Red Bull has 80 mg.
Method and limits
The caffeine figure comes from starbucks.com and the other sources listed above; 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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