Starbucks Just Gave Its Mocha Frappuccino A Huge Upgrade & It's So Next-Level

The original Mocha Frappuccino is a classic Starbucks drink, and it has been for years. (If you've never tried one, you're totally missing out.) Between its mocha taste and billowing whipped cream on top, it's basically a caffeinated dessert that's totally worthy of your sips. However, a new Mocha Frappuccino made its way to the Starbucks menu on May 1, and it might be even better than the OG. It's called the Triple Mocha Frappuccino, and it has triple the flavor. Now, you might be asking what the difference is between Starbucks' Triple and original Mocha Frappuccinos. Well, my friends, prepare your tastebuds — because the difference is real.

First thing's first, let's talk about Starbucks' original Mocha Frappuccino. The delicious bev' is a blended mixture of mocha sauce, Frappuccino roast coffee, ice, and milk. Plus, it's topped with fluffy whipped cream (duh). Like I said, it's basically chocolate dessert in a cup, and it's perfect for a morning treat or an afternoon pick-me-up. According to Starbucks' nutrition page, the original Mocha Frappuccino has 110 milligrams of caffeine in a Grande, which makes it even more acceptable to slurp when you're feeling drowsy. If you haven't tried it yet, I don't know what you're waiting for.

Oh, that's right. You're probably waiting for the Triple Mocha Frappuccino. (I totally get it, all of this chocolate is most definitely worth the wait.) Starbucks' new Triple Mocha Frappuccino was released on May Day 2018, and it's basically and enhanced version of the original Mocha Frappuccino. However, instead of having a base made solely out of a frappuccino mix, this drink has layers of gooey chocolate sauce and smooth whipped cream. Is your mouth watering yet?

Let's talk about the delicious details that make Starbucks' Triple Mocha Frappuccino so much different than the original Mocha Frappuccino. For starters, the Triple Mocha starts with a layer of Starbucks' new Sweet Cold Brew Whipped Cream (we'll get into that in just a moment). Then, baristas drizzle a swirl of dark mocha sauce on top of the whip. After the first gooey layer is complete, mocha coffee frappuccino is poured into the cup. Once the frappuccino is poured, the drink is topped off with more cold brew-flavored whipped cream and some dark mocha sauce. This drink has a little less caffeine than the original, coming in at 90 milligrams in a Grande.

In summation, the main difference between Starbucks' original Mocha Frappuccino and the Triple Mocha Frappuccino is that the Triple Mocha is layered with whipped cream and dark mocha sauce, while the original is not.

You can even see the difference when you place the drinks side-by-side (the original Mocha Frappuccino is on the left, and the Triple Mocha Frappuccino is on the right):

This can mean two things: If you're craving a sweet pick-me-up (but not too sweet), you can choose the original Mocha Frappuccino. But if you're longing for an afternoon treat that oozes chocolate goodness, you can opt for the Triple Mocha Frappuccino. It's a hard decision, I know.

Do you know what makes the decision even harder? Starbucks' new Sweet Cold Brew Whipped Cream. As previously stated, the new cold brew-flavored whipped cream is layered throughout Starbucks' Triple Mocha Frappuccino and tastes incredible. (Trust me: After trying it, it'll be hard to go back to regular whipped cream.) The Sweet Cold Brew Whipped Cream is made daily in Starbucks stores, which makes it even better. To make it, baristas infuse whipped cream with cold brew, white chocolate, and dark caramel. The result is soft, billowing cold brew-flavored whipped cream that's guaranteed to take any of your Starbucks orders to the next level.

Keep the Sweet Cold Brew Whipped Cream in mind when you're trying to decide between the Mocha Frappuccino and the Triple Mocha Frappuccino. It'll make all the difference.