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Starbucks Coffee Traveler: Price, Cups, Caffeine & How to Order
What the 96 oz Coffee Traveler holds, how many cups that is, what it costs, and how much caffeine is in the box.
96 fl oz
About 12 short cups, 8 Talls or 6 Grandes
About $21.78
Roughly $1.82 per 8 oz cup
Pike Place
Or Decaf Pike Place Roast
~1,890 mg
Estimated caffeine in a full box
Quick answer. The Starbucks Coffee Traveler is a 96 fl oz box of hot brewed Pike Place Roast (or Decaf Pike Place Roast) for groups. It holds about twelve 8 oz cups, costs about $21.78 on average, and has about 5 calories per cup of black coffee.
- Calories: about 5 per cup
- Average US price: $21.78
Checked October 2026. Prices are average US prices and vary by store.
What You Get
A Coffee Traveler is an insulated, disposable cardboard box with a pour spout, filled with freshly brewed coffee. It is designed for office meetings, school events, tailgates and family gatherings, when buying a dozen individual cups would be slow and messy. Stores usually pack cups and condiments with it; confirm what is included when you order.
Which coffee is inside?
- Pike Place Roast:Starbucks’ everyday medium roast, smooth with notes of cocoa and toasted nuts.
- Decaf Pike Place Roast:the same flavor with about 25 mg of caffeine per Grande, for evening events.
- Some stores may offer other roasts; check the app for your location.
How Many Cups Are in a Coffee Traveler?
| Cup size | Ounces | Cups per Traveler |
|---|---|---|
| Short | 8 fl oz | 12 |
| Tall | 12 fl oz | 8 |
| Grande | 16 fl oz | 6 |
| Venti (hot) | 20 fl oz | About 4 to 5 |
Planning tip:most people drink about one 8 to 12 oz cup at a meeting. For 20 people, order two Travelers; for an all-morning event, plan on one Traveler for every 8 to 10 guests.
Price: Traveler vs. Individual Cups
| Option | Avg. price | Coffee | Price per 8 oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Traveler (96 oz) | $21.78 | 96 fl oz | About $1.82 |
| Tall Pike Place Roast | $3.99 | 12 fl oz | About $2.66 |
| Grande Pike Place Roast | $4.20 | 16 fl oz | About $2.10 |
| Venti Pike Place Roast | $4.50 | 20 fl oz | About $1.80 |
The Traveler costs about the same per ounce as a Venti, so its main advantage is convenience: one order instead of a dozen. For more ways to save, Rewards are on the deals page, and drink prices are on the prices page.
How Much Caffeine Is in a Coffee Traveler?
Starbucks lists a Grande (16 oz) Pike Place Roast at about 315 mgof caffeine. Using that figure:
| Serving | Estimated caffeine |
|---|---|
| 8 oz cup | About 155 to 160 mg |
| 12 oz cup | About 235 mg |
| Full 96 oz Traveler | About 1,890 mg |
| Decaf Pike Place (Grande) | About 25 mg |
That makes brewed coffee one of the strongest drinks at Starbucks; a Grande Caffè Latte has about 150 mg. Compare every drink on our hot drinkspage.
How to Order a Coffee Traveler
- Order aheadin the Starbucks app or call your store, especially for more than one Traveler or early-morning pickups.
- Choose the roast:Pike Place Roast or Decaf Pike Place Roast.
- Ask what is included(cups, lids, sleeves, stirrers, milk and sweeteners) and request extra if your group is large.
- Pick up close to start timeso the coffee is at its freshest.
- Need more variety?Add a few individual drinks, like a latteor chai, for non-coffee drinkers.
Brew Your Own 96 oz Batch at Home
Ingredients
- About 2 cups (160 g) medium-ground Pike Place Roast or another medium roast
- 96 fl oz (12 cups / 2.8 liters) fresh, filtered water
- Optional for serving: milk or half-and-half, sugar and sweeteners, cups, lids and stirrers
Instructions
- Measure.Use Starbucks’ basic ratio of 2 tablespoons (10 g) of ground coffee for every 6 fl oz of water. For 96 fl oz, that is 32 tablespoons, or about 2 cups of grounds.
- Brew.Brew in a large drip brewer or coffee urn in batches if needed, using water just off the boil (about 195–205°F / 90–96°C).
- Transfer.Pour the coffee straight into a preheated thermal carafe or insulated dispenser. Do not leave it on a hot plate, which cooks the flavor.
- Set up the station.Put out cups, lids, sleeves, stirrers, milk or creamer and sweeteners next to the carafe. Plan on about twelve 8 oz cups per 96 oz batch.
- Serve fresh.Serve within about 30 to 60 minutes for the best flavor. Brew a second batch rather than holding coffee for hours.
Tips for coffee for a crowd
- Preheat the carafewith hot water for a few minutes so the coffee stays hotter longer.
- Grind freshand use filtered water for the cleanest taste.
- Make a decaf pot tooif your group spans the afternoon.
- Leftovers:chill extra coffee in a jar and use it within 2 days for iced coffee; do not reheat on a burner.
Watch: How a Coffee Traveler Is Built
Coffee Traveler FAQs
What is a Starbucks Coffee Traveler?
A disposable 96 fl oz insulated box of freshly brewed coffee with a spout, made for groups and meetings. At Starbucks it is filled with Pike Place Roast or Decaf Pike Place Roast.
How many cups are in a Coffee Traveler?
96 fl oz is about twelve 8 oz cups, eight 12 oz (Tall) cups or six 16 oz (Grande) cups.
How much is a Starbucks Coffee Traveler?
About $21.78 at average US prices; prices vary by store and city.
How much caffeine is in a Coffee Traveler?
Starbucks lists a Grande (16 oz) Pike Place Roast at about 315 mg. At that rate, each 8 oz cup has roughly 155 to 160 mg, and a full 96 oz Traveler about 1,890 mg in total. This is our estimate based on Starbucks’ Grande figure. Decaf Pike Place is about 25 mg per Grande.
How many calories are in Coffee Traveler coffee?
About 5 calories per serving of black coffee, before milk or sugar.
How do I order a Coffee Traveler?
Order in the Starbucks app or in store. For large orders or several Travelers, call your store ahead so they can brew in time.
How long does a Coffee Traveler stay hot?
The insulated box keeps coffee warm for a while, but it tastes best within the first hour or so. Keep the spout closed and the box away from drafts.
Is there a hot chocolate or iced coffee Traveler?
Availability of other Traveler options varies by store. Check the Starbucks app or ask your local store.
Prices are average US prices (October 2026) and vary by store. Caffeine per cup and per Traveler are our estimates based on Starbucks’ Grande Pike Place Roast caffeine. starbukmenu.com is not affiliated with Starbucks Corporation.
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