Those who follow the Jewish faith may also practice a kosher diet. This means that there are specific rules as to which foods are acceptable to consume year-round and during Passover, an important Jewish holiday that is celebrated for seven or eight days, depending on global location. Coca Cola has introduced yellow caps on certain Coke bottles to signify that they are kosher for practicing Jewish customers, but the dietary restrictions may be a little more difficult to follow for those who enjoy Starbucks coffee.
However, many websites and guides exist in order to provide interested patrons with kosher information regarding their favorite items, if they wish to follow the diet’s restrictions.
Kosher beverages at Starbucks
Believe it or not, Starbucks actually does offer a fairly large selection of Kosher items! While a majority of their food items are unfortunately not kosher (which you may want to avoid anyway since they are prepackaged and expensive), the chain sells many caffeinated drink items that are acceptable for those who follow the kosher diet. Some safe options include a caffè americano, a nitro cold brew, and several pre-bottled drinks, among other options.
This may be because kosher rules and guidelines are often focused more on food preparation than the actual ingredients. Alcohol (and wine specifically) usually have much more strict guidelines than coffee products, meaning that much of Starbucks’ beverage menu is good to go. The issues arise within the breakfast and lunch portion of the menu, as the food is premade and not separated as they have to be to follow kosher rules.
