French Vanilla at Tim Hortons: The Complete Guide
What is actually in a French Vanilla, how many calories it has, and the smartest ways to order it.
The French Vanilla is Tim Hortons’ most beloved sweet drink. Here is what it is, what it costs, and how to order it smarter.
What is a French Vanilla?
It is a cappuccino-style drink made from a vanilla-flavoured mix blended with hot water and coffee extract — sweeter and creamier than regular coffee, with about 60 mg of caffeine in a medium.
Calories and sugar
A medium has about 250 calories and 31 g of sugar. Ordering half-sweet is the single best tweak — it keeps the flavour while cutting sugar significantly.
Variations to try
Iced French Vanilla appears seasonally, and adding an espresso shot turns it into a makeshift vanilla latte at a lower price than the real thing.
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