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What can I consume at my local Starbucks coffee shop?
ANSWER:Can one purchase coffee from Starbucks or any other un-certified coffee shop?
Before we begin discussing whether one can drink coffee in Starbucks, we should first mention that the following Starbucks products are certified as Kosher when bearing the OU symbol:
Starbucks Coffees
Label Name Brand Name Symbol
Breakfast Blend Seattle's Best Coffee OU-P
Caffe Verona Roasted Ground Coffee Starbucks OU-P
Coffee Decaf Starbucks OU
Coffee Regular Starbucks OU-P
Coffee-Flavorlock Bags Starbucks OU-P
Colombian Seattle's Best Coffee OU-P
Decaf Coffee-Flavorlock Bags Starbucks OU
Decaf Montecatini Torrefazione Italia OU
Decaf Post Alley Seattle's Best Coffee OU
Decaf Royal Carib-bean Seattle's Best Coffee OU
Decaf Seattle's Best Blend Seattle's Best Coffee OU
Espresso Roasted Ground Coffee Starbucks OU-P
Expresso Decaf Roasted Ground Coffee Starbucks OU
French Seattle's Best Coffee OU-P
Henry's Blend Seattle's Best Coffee OU-P
Italian Seattle's Best Coffee OU-P
Kenya Seattle's Best Coffee OU-P
M525-Reduced Calorie
Frappuccino Dry Blend Starbucks OU-D
Napoli Torrefazione Italia OU-P
Organic Breakfast Blend Seattle's Best Coffee OU-P
Organic Decaf Fair Trade Seattle's Best Coffee OU
Organic Decaf Twilight Blend Seattle's Best Coffee OU
Organic Fair Trade House Seattle's Best Coffee OU-P
Organic French Seattle's Best Coffee OU-P
Organic House Seattle's Best Coffee OU-P
Organic Seattle's Best Blend Seattle's Best Coffee OU-P
Organic Sumatra Seattle's Best Coffee OU-P
Palermo Torrefazione Italia OU-P
Perugia Torrefazione Italia OU-P
Pisa Torrefazione Italia OU-P
Portside Seattle's Best Coffee OU-P
Post Alley Seattle's Best Coffee OU-P
Royal Carib-bean Seattle's Best Coffee OU-P
Sardegna Torrefazione Italia OU-P
Saturday's Blend Seattle's Best Coffee OU-P
Seattle's Best Blend Seattle's Best Coffee OU-P
Sixth Avenue Bistro Blend Seattle's Best Coffee OU-P
Specialty Sales Coffee Starbucks OU-P
Specialty Sales Decaf-Coffee Starbucks OU
Tazza D'Oro Seattle's Best Coffee OU-P
Venezia Torrefazione Italia OU-P
Gourmet Hot Cocoa Mix Starbucks OU-D
Starbucks Baked Goods and Mixes
Label Name Brand Name Symbol
62134 Lemon Poppyseed T & S Muffin Starbucks OU-D
62135 Blueberry T & S Muffin Starbucks OU-D
62136 Cranberry Orange T & S Muffin Starbucks OU-D
62137 LF Blueberry T & S Muffin Starbucks OU-D
62139 LF Cranberry Orange T & S Muffin Starbucks OU-D
62140 Carrot T & S Muffin Starbucks OU-D
62141 Carrot Zucchini T & S Muffin Starbucks OU-D
62142 Raisin Bran T & S Muffin Starbucks OU-D
Chocolate Creme Cake Base Starbucks OU-D
Muffin Base Mix Starbucks OU-D
Scone Base Mix Starbucks OU-D
Starbucks Candy
Label Name Brand Name Symbol
00179761 Red Sugar Starbucks OU
Chocolate Coins and Medals Starbucks OU-D
Starbucks Ice Cream
Label Name Brand Name Symbol
Dolce Bar-Caramel Starbucks OU-D
Dolce Bar-Mocha Starbucks OU-D
Foiled Chocolate Novelties Starbucks OU-D
Caffe Vanilla NSA Low Fat Ice Cream Bars Starbucks OU-D
Caramel Cappuccino Swirl Starbucks OU-D
Classic Coffee Ice Cream Starbucks OU-D
Coffee Fudge Brownie NSA Ice Cream Starbucks OU-D
Coffee Toffee Crunch Ice Cream Starbucks OU-D
Dark Roast Espresso Swirl Ice Cream Starbucks OU-D
Dulce De Leche Ice Cream Starbucks OU-D
Frappuccino Ice Cream Bar Starbucks OU-D
Java Fudge Bar Starbucks OU-D
Java Fudge Low Fat Ice Cream Bars Starbucks OU-D
Java Toffee Ice Cream Starbucks OU-D
Javachip Ice Cream Starbucks OU-D
Mocha Frappuccino Low Fat Ice Cream Starbucks OU-D
Mocha Low Fat Ice Cream Bars Starbucks OU-D
Mud Pie Ice Cream Starbucks OU-D
Vanilla Mocha Ice Cream Starbucks OU-D
White Chocolate Latte Ice Cream Starbucks OU-D
Starbucks Health Bars
Label Name Brand Name Symbol
Peanut Caramel Bar Starbucks Cafe Bliss Bar OU-D
Toffee Nut Bar Starbucks Penza Bar OU-D
Starbucks Syrups (industrial products)
Label Name Brand Name Symbol
Alcohol Free Citron Syrup F0366 Starbucks OU
Almond Syrup F0207 Starbucks OU
Brulee Syrup F0383 Starbucks OU
Caramel Syrup F0013 Starbucks OU
Caramel Syrup F0208 Starbucks-Alcohol Free OU
Cinnamon Streusel Syrup Starbucks OU
Cinnamon Streusel Syrup F0360 Starbucks OU
Cinnamon Streusel Syrup F0384 Starbucks OU
Cinnamon Syrup F0025 Starbucks OU
Citron Syrup F0364 Starbucks OU
Citrus Syrup Alcohol Free F0366 Starbucks OU
Classic/Simple Syrup F0288 Starbucks OU
Coconut Syrup F0026 Starbucks OU
Creme De Menthe Syrup F0209 Starbucks-Alcohol Free OU
Gingerbread Syrup F0232 Starbucks OU
Hazelnut Syrup F0036 Starbucks OU
Irish Cream Syrup F0037 Starbucks OU
Melon Syrup F0413 Starbucks OU
Natural Almond Syrup F0385 Starbucks OU
Natural Caramel Syrup F0386 Starbucks OU
Natural Hazelnut Syrup F0387 Starbucks OU
Natural Vanilla Syrup F0388 Starbucks OU
Peppermint Syrup F0307 Starbucks OU
Raspberry Syrup F0054 Starbucks OU
Raspberry Syrup F0213 Starbucks-Alcohol Free OU
Root Beer Syrup F0338 Fontana OU
Sugar Free Hazelnut Syrup F0371 Fontana OU
Sugar Free Hazelnut Syrup F0371 Starbucks OU
Sugar Free Vanilla Can F0370 Starbucks OU
Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup F0068 Starbucks OU
Sweet Strawberry Flavored Syrup (F0306) Fontana OU
Toffee Nut Syrup F0339 Starbucks OU
Valencia Orange Flavoured Syrup Fontana OU
Valencia Syrup F0074 Starbucks OU
Vanilla Syrup F0076 Starbucks OU
Alcoholic beverages
Label Name Brand Name Symbol
Coffee Liqueur Starbucks OU
Cream Liqueur Starbucks OU-D
Please bear in mind that we at the OU only take responsibility for the Kashruth of the above certified products when they are in sealed containers and bear the OU symbol. Once the above named packages are opened we can no longer stand behind their Kashruth.
That being said, we believe we might be able to offer our opinion regarding this issue.
First, unflavored coffee does not require supervision. From what we have heard, Starbucks does not use flavored coffee in their coffee pots, and only inserts flavoring by adding syrups. Therefore, there are no Kashruth concerns regarding the coffee pots.
Although Starbucks serves sandwiches and pastries that are not certified as Kosher, these items are never produced in individual Starbucks stores. Rather, they are sent to Starbucks stores in sealed packages. This means that the Kashruth of the coffees and syrups are not affected by such items.
Can I purchase an espresso from Starbucks?
Like unflavored coffee, espresso with no added flavors does not require supervision. Since Starbucks uses dedicated machines for their espressos, there are no Kashruth concerns regarding such drinks.
Is coffee prepared by a non-Jew bishul akum?
There has been some debate among earlier authorities as to whether coffee prepared by a non-Jew would have the status of bishul akum. However, the vast majority of poskim (rabbinical authorities) today side with the position that coffee (and tea for that matter) is merely flavored water. Since water is edible without being cooked, coffee need not be cooked by a Jew.
May one partake of Starbucks syrups served in their respective franchises?
As you probably saw above, we certify many Starbucks syrups, though we do not certify every single flavor. Therefore, if you wish to use flavored syrup at Starbucks, you should ask the workers to see the OU symbol on the syrup bottle before partaking.
Can I get Starbucks syrups in my coffee?
As you saw above, we certify many Starbucks syrups, though not all of them. Therefore, before purchasing a shot of syrup, ask to look at the bottle to make sure its certified.
Can I purchase a latte at Starbucks?
A latte consists of steamed milk being added to coffee. This means that the Kashruth of the latte is dependent on what else Starbucks steams on their steamer. In the past, Starbucks has used their steamers to steam an uncertified beverage. We have heard that this beverage has been discontinued. Thus, at the moment, it should be acceptable to purchase a latte. However, please bear in mind that Starbucks is constantly updating their repertoire of coffees and beverages. For this reason, it is necessary to continuously verify that Starbucks does not steam any non-certified items using such steamers.
May I purchase frappacinos from Starbucks stores?
One of the flavors used to make Starbucks frappacinos in the stores is uncertified, therefore, we do not possess any information about its Kashruth.
It is the policy of the OU not to render opinions on the Kashruth of a product if the OU does not have full access to information about the makeup of the product nor about the plant where the product was produced.
We suggest that you contact the company to inquire if it is under a Rabbinic supervision. If you're given a name of a Rabbi or of a Kashruth organization, then check with your Rabbi if the certification is a reliable one.
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