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Starbucks’ ‘Sleepy Mama’ drink is keeping moms awake with huge caffeine kick
A Starbucks drink which has been nicknamed ‘Sleepy Mama’ is all the rage with moms across the US right now.
The secret menu beverage is “a must in the mornings” for tired moms who have been up all night with the kids.
Starbucks’ ‘Sleepy Mama’ drink
The drink is an ultra-sweet caramel-flavored iced coffee that contains a whopping four shots of espresso, so it’s sure to give you a huge sugar and caffeine kick in the morning.
It’s been nicknamed the ‘Sleepy Mama’ or ‘Tired Mama’ because moms are ordering it when they’re feeling exhausted after a sleepless night.
The drink was shared in a Starbucks Facebook group where more than 900,000 members talk about the coffee chain.
One person wrote: “I tried the ‘Sleepy Mama’ this morning since I didnt go to sleep at all last night. Im normally not one to be ‘kept awake’ from coffee but Im not even half way through it yet and I feel like I’ve slept for three days.”
“Definitely a must in the mornings if youre extra sleepy. Its very yummy as well!” they continued.
How to order the ‘Sleepy Mama’
There are a few different variations of the Sleepy Mama, but the most popular consists of:
- Venti Iced Quad Espresso
- Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam
- 2 Pumps Caramel Syrup
- 2 Pumps White Mocha
- Extra Caramel Drizzle
Don’t consume too much caffeine
As explained by Healthline, high levels of caffeine consumption can cause unpleasant and even dangerous side effects, so drinking strong coffees on a regular basis is not recommended.
It can cause anxiety, insomnia, digestive issues, muscle breakdown, addiction, high blood pressure, a rapid heart rate, fatigue and frequent urination.
The FDA says healthy adults can have up to 400 milligrams of caffeine a day, which is about four or five cups of coffee.
This amount is “not generally associated with dangerous, negative effects”. However, people’s sensitivity to caffeine widely varies.
The FDA estimates that toxic effects, like seizures, can occur when around 1,200 milligrams of caffeine is consumed rapidly.
