Starbucks’ smallest standard drink size in the United States is called Short.
A Short drink contains 8 U.S. fluid ounces and is smaller than Tall, the smallest size prominently displayed on many Starbucks menu boards. Customers can still order Short for many hot beverages, even when the size is not listed beside the main menu choices.
Starbucks’ U.S. size system also includes Tall, Grande, and Venti, while some beverages may be available in additional sizes. Trenta is used for certain cold drinks and is larger than Venti.
Short is often confused with Tall because Tall sounds like the smallest option on the standard menu. In Starbucks terminology, however, Short is the smaller 8-ounce size.