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It's Italian. The Venti stands for 20, as in 20 ounces.

Why are a lot of the drink names Italian? It stems from a Starbucks founder's visit to Italy in the 80's where he experienced the Italian coffee experience first-hand.

Starbucks Singapore Cup

Tall=Small

Venti=Medium

Grande=Large

Tall- Small

Venti- Medium

Grande- Large

Tall- Small

Venti- Medium

grande- large

short=8 fl oz

tall=12 fl oz

grande=16 fl oz

venti=20 fl oz

I have heard this before and looking forward to hearing answers!

starbucks is weird.

but their coffee is so good.

i just ignore how annoying they are.

haha.

all i want is the coffee.