16 mg in a Grande
Starbucks Emperor’s Clouds & Mist Tea: Calories, Price, and Caffeine
The low-caffeine hot tea on the Starbucks menu, with the Grande numbers and the teas on either side of it.
Quick answer. Emperor’s Clouds & Mist is the low-caffeine hot tea at 16 mg. A Grande is 0 calories, 0 g of sugar and about $4.63. It is in the same caffeine band as Honey Citrus Mint Tea, and it is less than half the caffeine of a Grande Earl Grey.
- Size in this answer: Grande
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0 g
- Caffeine: 16 mg
- Average US price: $4.63
Checked October 2026. Prices are average US prices and vary by store.
A Low Number, Not a Zero
The tea menu’s meter starts at 0 mg for Mint Majesty and Passion Tango. Emperor’s Clouds & Mist is the next step, at 16 mg, grouped with the green-tea and light-tea drinks in that 16 to 25 mg band. Chamomile Mint Blossom, in the same band, is 25 mg and 5 calories. Earl Grey steps up to 40 mg.
| Grande | Calories | Sugar | Caffeine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mint Majesty Tea | 0 | 0 g | 0 mg | — |
| Emperor’s Clouds & Mist Tea | 0 | 0 g | 16 mg | $4.63 |
| Chamomile Mint Blossom Tea | 5 | 0 g | 25 mg | $4.63 |
| Earl Grey Tea | 0 | 0 g | 40 mg | $4.63 |
| Pike Place Roast | 5 | 0 g | 315 mg | $4.20 |
Pick this tea when you want a hot cup that is not decaf-coffee and not a black tea. The 16 mg Grande is the number to remember. Everything else on the ladder is on the tea menu.
How to Order
- Say Grande Emperor’s Clouds and Mist.
- Leave it unsweetened. The row is 0 g of sugar and 0 calories.
- Do not call it decaf coffee. Decaf Pike Place is a Grande at 25 mg and 5 calories.
- If the store is out, Earl Grey is the same $4.63 and a higher 40 mg, not a substitute with the same caffeine.
A Cup at Home
Steep the named tea if you have it. Treat 16 mg as Starbucks’ Grande figure, not as a fact about a different box.
Ingredients
- 1 tea bag labeled Emperor’s Clouds & Mist, if you can find it
- 16 ounces water, about 175°F to 185°F if your kettle has a setting, or water that has sat a minute off the boil
Instructions
- Use the named tea when you can. A different mild tea is only a stand-in. It will not carry Starbucks’ 16 mg figure.
- Steep gently, about 2 to 3 minutes. This menu row is a low-caffeine tea at 0 calories. Boiling it hard for a long time makes a harsher cup.
- Skip syrup and milk if you want the drink that matches the 0-calorie row.
Emperor’s Clouds & Mist FAQs
What is Emperor’s Clouds and Mist tea at Starbucks?
It is a hot tea on the Starbucks menu. A Grande is 0 calories, 0 g of sugar, 16 mg of caffeine and about $4.63.
How much caffeine does it have?
16 mg in a Grande. Earl Grey and Royal English Breakfast are 40 mg. Mint Majesty is 0 mg. A Grande Pike Place Roast is 315 mg.
Is it caffeine-free?
No. Sixteen milligrams is low, and it is not the same as the teas the menu marks at 0 mg.
How much does it cost?
About $4.63 for the Grande, the same listed price as Earl Grey and Chamomile Mint Blossom.
Which size has published numbers?
The Grande. We do not have a separate Tall or Venti calorie line for this tea.
Nutrition and menu descriptions are from starbucks.com, checked October 2026. The homemade recipe is our own home version, not an official Starbucks recipe. Prices are average US prices and vary by store. starbukmenu.com is not affiliated with Starbucks Corporation.
