7 Brew Brunette served hot and iced in a 7 Brew cup with espresso, hazelnut, caramel and dark chocolate mocha sauce

7 Brew Brunette: Price, Calories, Ingredients, Recipe & Full Guide (2026)

A well-crafted espresso drink can elevate your day, and the 7 Brew Brunette is one of those. This rich, creamy blend of dark chocolate, hazelnut, and caramel delivers bold coffee flavor with a smooth, sweet finish. Its price starts from $6.18 for a small to $8.66 for a large, while a medium drink contains around 450–550 calories, 10–20g of fat, 50–85g of carbs, and 7–12g of protein, depending on your milk and sweetness choices.

It offers customizable options and caffeine levels, making it a universal pick for anyone looking to enjoy a flavorful, energizing coffee experience at the drive-thru or at home.

What Is a Brunette Coffee?

A brunette coffee is an espresso-based drink defined by dark chocolate or mocha flavors. It contrasts lighter “blondie” drinks that use white chocolate and vanilla for a sweeter taste.

7 Brew Brunette customization options – oat, almond and coconut milk with sugar-free hazelnut, caramel and mocha sauce

The dark chocolate adds a slight bitter edge that balance the sweet syrups, creating a bold but smooth coffee. Adding hazelnut and caramel on top gives it a richer, layered flavor that stands out from a standard mocha.

What Is in the 7 Brew Brunette?

The Brunette ingredients are straight forward but work together in a specific way that makes the drink more than just a sweetened espresso:

  • Espresso: the caffeinated foundation that anchors everything else
  • Milk: steamed for hot, cold-poured for iced (dairy or any plant-based alternative)
  • Hazelnut syrup: brings a warm, slightly nutty richness to the background
  • Caramel syrup: the buttery sweetness that ties hazelnut and chocolate together
  • Dark chocolate mocha sauce: gives the drink its depth, color, and signature chocolate body

Each ingredient has a role like hazelnut adds warmth, caramel brings gentle sweetness, mocha adds a bitter chocolate touch, and espresso keeps it coffee-forward.

7 Brew Brunette Price (2026)

Prices at 7 Brew vary by location, but here is what most customers are paying right now:

Size Price
Small (12 oz) $6.18 – $6.59
Medium (16 oz) $7.15 – $7.62
Large (24 oz) $8.19 – $8.66

The Brunette costs the same hot or iced. Extra espresso and alternative milks add about $0.75 each, drizzles are free, and app orders can earn loyalty points.

7 Brew Brunette Calories by Size

How many calories end up in your cup depends a lot on what you put in it. Here are the baseline estimates using whole milk and standard sweetness:

Size Calorie Range
Small 280 – 400
Medium 400 – 650
Large 650 – 850

The medium calories with whole milk and regular syrups have about 450–550 calories. Using oat milk adds carbs but lowers fat, almond milk cuts calories most, and half-sweet reduces sugar by 30–40% without affecting texture.

7 Brew Brunette Nutrition Facts

Here is a detailed nutrition breakdown for a medium Brunette with whole milk and standard sweetness levels:

Nutrient Amount (Medium)
Calories 400 – 650
Total Fat 10 – 20g
Saturated Fat 5 – 12g
Total Carbohydrates 50 – 85g
Sugars 40 – 75g
Protein 7 – 12g
Sodium 100 – 200mg
Caffeine 150 – 250mg

These numbers change with customizations. Extra espresso boosts caffeine, almond milk lowers calories and fat, and cocoa in the mocha keeps a small amount of natural sugar, even in sugar-free builds.

Sugar-Free Brunette at 7 Brew: Calories and What to Expect

7 Brew offers a sugar-free Brunette by swapping hazelnut and caramel syrups for sugar-free versions. The mocha sauce still adds a small amount of natural cocoa sugar.

Here are the approximate numbers for a sugar-free Brunette medium with almond milk:

Nutrient Sugar-Free Medium (Almond Milk)
Calories 150 – 250
Total Carbohydrates 20 – 35g
Sugars 2 – 5g (from cocoa only)
Total Fat 4 – 8g
Protein 4 – 7g
Caffeine 150 – 200mg

If you’re watching sugar or following a low-carb plan, the sugar-free version with almond or coconut milk is a smart choice. It keeps the chocolate and hazelnut flavor while cutting most of the sweetness.

How Much Caffeine Is in a 7 Brew Brunette?

Caffeine in a Brunette depends on the number of espresso shots:

Size Espresso Shots Approx. Caffeine
Small 2 shots ~150mg
Medium 2–3 shots ~185–200mg
Large 3 shots ~220–250mg

You can add extra shots for $0.75 each, up to 6 shots. A medium with 6 shots contains about 400 mg of caffeine, near the recommended daily limit for most adults. For an afternoon pick-me-up, 1–2 shots are usually enough without affecting sleep.

Allergen Information

Allergen Present Notes
Dairy Yes Swap to oat, almond, or coconut milk to avoid
Tree Nuts Possible Hazelnut syrup contains hazelnut
Dark Chocolate / Cocoa Yes In the mocha sauce
Soy Unlikely Not typically in standard ingredients
Gluten/Wheat Unlikely No gluten in recipe, but cross-contact possible
Eggs No Not included in this drink

Swap to oat, almond, or coconut milk to avoid see how to modify 7 Brew drinks to make them vegan

Customization Options

7 Brew builds its whole model around customizable drinks, and the Brunette is one of the most versatile on the menu. Here is what you can change:

Size: Small (12 oz), Medium (16 oz), Large (24 oz)

Temperature: Hot or Iced. Blended is available at some locations, which turns it into the Brunette Chiller.

Sweetness level: Half sweet, regular, extra sweet, or sugar-free

Milk options:

Milk What It Adds
Whole Classic creamy texture
Skim Lower fat, thinner texture
Almond Light, slightly nutty, lower calorie
Oat Smooth, full-bodied, plant-based
Coconut Light tropical note alongside the hazelnut
Soy Protein-rich, dairy-free

Add-ons and extras:

Option Cost
+1 Espresso Shot +$0.75
+2 Espresso Shots +$1.50
Up to 6 Shots Total +$2.00
Caramel or Mocha Drizzle Free
Extra Hot / No Foam Free
Half Sweet or Extra Sweet Free
Alternative Milk +$0.75

Popular flavor add-ins include vanilla, salted caramel, white chocolate, and cupcake. These aren’t on the standard menu, but most baristas can add them on request.

7 Brew Brunette Chiller

The Brunette Chiller is the blended version of the drink. All ingredients go into a blender and create a thick, cold, smooth drink like a frappe. Blending boosts the chocolate and hazelnut flavors and keeps the espresso noticeable. Every location does not have a blender, so check with your barista.

The Real Difference Between 7 Brew Blondie & Brunette

This is one of the most common questions people ask about the 7 Brew menu, and the answer is simple;

The Blondie is built around white chocolate and vanilla. It is pale, sweet, and soft on the espresso flavor. People who like sweet coffee drinks with a dessert character tend to gravitate toward it.

The Brunette is built around dark chocolate and hazelnut. It is deeper in color, richer in flavor, and the espresso is more noticeable because dark chocolate complements it rather than covering it up. It actually tastes like coffee, just with a sweet edge demand to prefer the Brunette.

If you are new to 7 Brew and unsure which one you try, think about when you prefer milk chocolate or dark chocolate. That will usually point directly at the right choice.

7 Brew Brunette on the Secret Menu

7 Brew doesn’t officially have a secret menu, but regulars and baristas have shared some cool ways to mix up the Brunette.

  • Creme Brulee Brunette: Just add a creme brulee flavor shot to your Brunette. It tastes like a dessert latte without being too sweet.
  • Coconut Brunette: Swap the milk for coconut and make the hazelnut half-sweet. You still get all the chocolate flavor, but it feels lighter.
  • Triple Chocolate Brunette: Add an extra mocha pump and three espresso shots if you want it strong and really chocolatey.

These options aren’t on the official menu, but any 7 Brew barista can make them if you explain what you want.

How to Make 7 Brew Brunette at Home

Making a Brunette at home is simple with the right syrups and coffee. Below are step-by-step recipes for iced, hot, and sugar-free versions.

Iced Brunette Recipe ( Serves 1):

Use espresso, milk, and the right syrups to enjoy a rich chocolate-hazelnut iced coffee at home. Hazelnut and caramel syrups from brands like Torani or Monin are widely available at grocery stores or online.

Hazelnut Caramel Mocha Recipe
2 shots of espresso (≈2 oz) or 3 oz strong brewed coffee
🥛1 cup milk (whole, oat, or almond)
🌰1.5 tbsp hazelnut syrup
🍯1.5 tbsp caramel syrup
🍫1 tbsp dark chocolate or mocha sauce
🧊Large handful of ice

Instructions:

  1. Pull your espresso shots and set them aside to cool slightly, or pull them directly over a small amount of ice to chill fast.
  2. Fill a tall glass with ice until it is about three-quarters full.
  3. Add the hazelnut syrup, caramel syrup, and dark chocolate sauce to the bottom of the glass. Give them a quick stir with a spoon so they combine.
  4. Pour your cold milk over the ice and syrups.
  5. Add the cooled espresso on top and stir everything together from the bottom up.
  6. Taste it. If you want more chocolate, add a little more mocha sauce. If you want it sweeter, a touch more caramel. If you want more coffee, add a third espresso shot.

For a hot brunette latte at home:

Follow the same steps but steam or microwave your milk until hot and pull your espresso fresh. Pour syrups and mocha sauce into your mug first, then add hot milk, then pour espresso over the top. Stir and serve immediately.

To make it sugar-free:

Swap standard hazelnut and caramel syrups for sugar-free versions. The mocha sauce will still carry a small amount of natural cocoa sugar, but the overall sugar in the drink drops to nearly nothing.

This homemade version gets you very close to the drive-thru experience for roughly a third of the cost per cup.

How to Order a 7 Brew Brunette

When you order a Brunette at the 7 Brew drive-thru, you say: “Can I get a [size] Brunette, [hot or iced]?” and then add any customizations you want. A full custom order might sound like: “Medium Brunette, iced, with oat milk, half sweet, and a caramel drizzle on top.”

The 7 Brew crew is trained to handle specific requests, so there is no need to overthink it. If you are trying it for the first time, a medium iced with whole milk at regular sweetness is the most common starting point and gives you the purest feel of what the drink actually tastes like.

Perfect Pairings with the Brunette

The Brunette pairs well with rich or baked foods, like a croissant or chocolate chip muffin, for a solid breakfast. For a lighter option, try a plain bagel or banana. For two people, pairing it with a Strawberry Smoothie creates a nice contrast of flavors.

7 Brew Energy Cans: Where to Buy

For people who want 7 Brew flavor outside of a drive-thru visit, 7 Brew offers canned energy drinks in regular and sugar-free versions. The 7 Brew energy cans are sold at select retail locations and online through major retailers including Amazon and Walmart. Availability depends on your region, so checking the 7 Brew website directly is the most reliable way to confirm what is in stock near you. The sugar-free energy can is a good option for people who enjoy the brand’s flavor profiles but want something portable without the full calorie load.

Frequently Asked Questions

It includes espresso, milk, hazelnut syrup, caramel syrup, and dark chocolate mocha sauce, creating a creamy, nutty coffee drink served hot, iced, or blended.

A Blondie uses white chocolate and vanilla for a lighter, sweeter flavor, while the Brunette uses dark chocolate, hazelnut, and caramel for a richer taste.

Yes. The drink uses dark chocolate mocha sauce, and other menu items like the German Chocolate drink also feature strong chocolate flavor.

Yes. You can request sugar-free hazelnut and caramel syrups, which significantly reduce sugar while keeping the same flavor profil

It typically uses 2 shots of espresso, hazelnut syrup, caramel syrup, dark chocolate mocha sauce, and milk served over ice or hot.

No. It should appear deep brown because of the espresso and dark chocolate mocha sauce.

A brunette coffee is an espresso drink flavored with dark chocolate or mocha, giving it a richer and slightly deeper taste than lighter coffee drinks.

Ask for the drink by size and choose hot or iced, then customize milk, sweetness level, or espresso shots if needed.

No. A properly made Brunette should be deep brown from the espresso and dark chocolate. If it looks pale, the mocha sauce or milk ratio was likely off, though it may still taste fine.

Emma Chen

Emma Chen is a content writer and social media manager with 5 years of experience in food and beverage writing. She has written over 600 articles about coffee and specialty drinks for popular coffee blogs. Emma personally tests every 7Brew secret menu item before writing about it and loves helping coffee fans discover new flavor combinations.

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