Starbucks Whole Bean Coffee & VIA Instant: Every At-Home Roast
Starbucks whole bean coffee is grouped by roast on the official menu: Blonde, Medium and Dark, plus Starbucks VIA® Instant. Popular picks include Pike Place® Roast (medium), Veranda Blend® (blonde) and Caffè Verona® (dark).
Starbucks Whole Bean Coffee: Quick Facts
| Topic | Answer |
|---|---|
| Blonde roasts | Sunsera, Green Apron Blend, Veranda Blend®, Blonde Espresso |
| Medium roasts | Pike Place®, Siren’s Blend, Guatemala Antigua, Yukon Blend® |
| Dark roasts | 1971 Roast, Caffè Verona®, Espresso Roast, Italian, Komodo Dragon, Sumatra |
| Instant | Starbucks VIA® Instant |
Blonde Roast on the Starbucks Whole Bean Coffee
How to Choose
Starbucks groups its packaged coffee by roast so it is easy to match your taste. Blonde roasts are lighter and mellow, medium roasts are smooth and balanced, and dark roasts are bold with roasty, chocolatey notes. The same beans are used for many of the drinks served in cafés.
If you like the everyday drip coffee in stores, start with Pike Place® Roast. For café-style lattes at home, use Espresso Roast or the lighter Blonde Espresso Roast. Single-origin coffees such as Guatemala Antigua and Sumatra show off flavors from one growing region.
Starbucks VIA® Instant is the quickest option for travel or the office, and many cafés will grind whole beans for your brewer if you ask.
| Item | What it is | Calories | Caffeine | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Sunsera Blend | Light roast also brewed in cafés. | See app | See app | See app |
| Starbucks Green Apron Blend | Light, smooth blend. | See app | See app | See app |
| Veranda Blend® | Mellow blonde roast. | See app | See app | See app |
| Starbucks® Blonde Espresso Roast | Lighter espresso roast for home espresso. | See app | See app | See app |
Medium Roast
| Item | What it is | Calories | Caffeine | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Place® Roast | Smooth, balanced everyday roast. | 5 | 315 mg | 1 g |
| Decaf Pike Place® Roast | Decaf version. | See app | See app | See app |
| Starbucks Siren’s Blend | Medium blend. | See app | See app | See app |
| Guatemala Antigua | Single-origin with cocoa notes. | See app | See app | See app |
| Organic Yukon Blend® | Hearty medium blend. | See app | See app | See app |
Dark Roast
| Item | What it is | Calories | Caffeine | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks 1971 Roast | Bold dark roast. | See app | See app | See app |
| Caffè Verona® | Dark, rich blend with cocoa notes. | See app | See app | See app |
| Espresso Roast | Dark roast used for café espresso. | See app | See app | See app |
| Italian Roast | Very dark, intense roast. | See app | See app | See app |
| Komodo Dragon Blend® | Bold Asia/Pacific blend. | See app | See app | See app |
| Sumatra and Decaf Sumatra | Earthy single-origin dark roast. | See app | See app | See app |
Starbucks VIA® Instant
| Item | What it is | Calories | Caffeine | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIA® Instant Sweetened Iced Coffee | Instant mix for iced coffee. | See app | See app | See app |
| VIA® Instant Veranda Blend® | Blonde instant coffee. | See app | See app | See app |
| VIA® Instant Medium and Dark Roasts | Instant versions of core roasts. | See app | See app | See app |
Ordering Tips
- Ask a barista to grind whole beans for your brewer.
- Use Espresso Roast at home for café-style lattes.
- Redeem 300 Stars for packaged coffee.
- Store beans in an airtight container away from light.
Frequently Asked Questions
What whole bean coffee does Starbucks sell?
Starbucks whole bean coffee includes Blonde roasts (Sunsera, Veranda Blend®), Medium roasts (Pike Place®, Guatemala Antigua, Yukon Blend®) and Dark roasts (Caffè Verona®, Espresso Roast, Italian Roast, Sumatra).
What is the most popular Starbucks coffee bean?
Pike Place® Roast is Starbucks’ signature medium roast and its everyday brewed coffee.
Which Starbucks roast is best for espresso at home?
Espresso Roast is used for café espresso drinks; Blonde Espresso Roast is a lighter alternative.
Will Starbucks grind beans for me?
Yes, most cafés will grind whole bean coffee for your brew method.
What is Starbucks VIA Instant?
VIA® Instant is Starbucks’ instant coffee in single-serve packets, including Veranda Blend® and a sweetened iced coffee mix.
Editorial note: This starbucks whole bean coffee guide was checked against the official Starbucks U.S. menu on October 14, 2026. Availability varies by store, and seasonal items are limited-time. Star Bucks Menu is an independent guide and is not affiliated with Starbucks Corporation.