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List of the Caffeine Contents from 17 Different Coffee Drinks

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Here is a breakdown of the caffeine content in 18 mostly popular coffee drinks, including the standard cup of coffee. Note that the caffeine content in the coffee drinks can vary depending on the type of coffee bean you use, the brewing method, such as auto-drip, percolator, or pour-over, and the serving size of each drink, with espresso being the smallest drink size.

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For each drink I have listed the drink name, the average caffeine content, and a short description of each drink, in case you are not familiar with what is in the drinks.

Decaffeinated Coffee

1-7 mg of caffeine per 8 oz cup

Coffee that has had most of the caffeine removed. Nearly ALL decaf coffee will still have trace amounts of caffeine since the decaffination process does not completely remove 100% of the caffeine.

Americano

60-150 mg of caffeine per 8 oz cup

A shot or two of espresso diluted with hot water to create a similar strength and flavor to drip coffee.

Cortado

80-120 mg of caffeine per 4 oz cup

A Spanish coffee drink that contains espresso mixed with warm milk in a 1:1 or 1:2 ratio per serving.

Flat white

120-150 mg of caffeine per 6 oz cup

A coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk, hence the ‘white’ in the name, similar to a latte but with more espresso and less milk.

Cappuccino

75-150 mg of caffeine per 8 oz cup

A classic ‘fancy’ coffee drink made with equal parts of espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam.

Latte

60-175 mg of caffeine per 8 oz cup

A coffee drink that is made with espresso and steamed milk, often topped with a very small amount of the milk foam.

Red Eye

200-300 mg of caffeine per 12 oz cup

A coffee drink you may have had before, but may not have been aware of the name. This is made by mixing a shot of espresso with regular drip coffee. A standard for caffeine addicts.

Macchiato

70-150 mg of caffeine per 2 oz cup

A coffee drink made with a fresh shot of espresso topped with a small amount of foamed milk. The foamed milk is more decorative in this drink. High class espresso!

Mocha

60-175 mg of caffeine per 8 oz cup

A coffee drink made with hot and fresh espresso, steamed milk, and a chocolate syrup or sometimes a chocolate powder.

Breve

180-410 mg of caffeine per 8 oz cup

A twist on the latte – the Breve is made with half-and-half or heavy cream instead of the usual milk. A very rich coffee drink.

Turkish coffee

70-240 mg of caffeine per 2 oz cup

A fancier coffee that requires boiling finely ground coffee beans in a pot, and then carefully pouring out the contents of the pot which results in a coffee that is unfiltered and with the grounds still in the cup – This is not a ‘Good to the last drop’ type of coffee, unless you love that coffee grit as the last sip.

Iced coffee

95-165 mg of caffeine per 12 oz cup

Regular coffee brewed and then poured over ice, Often includes a sweetener and milk or half and half to lessen the bitterness.

Affogato

60-175 mg of caffeine per 2 oz cup

A coffee dessert that is a mix of a scoop of vanilla ice cream with a shot of fresh espresso poured on top. Not your every-day type of coffee drink.

Café au lait

40-60 mg of caffeine per 8 oz cup

A coffee drink made with equal parts of fresh coffee and steamed milk, just like a latte but without the milky foam on top.

Espresso con panna

60-175 mg of caffeine per 2 oz cup

An easy one to make at home if you have an espresso maker. It is just a shot of espresso topped with a spoonful of whipped cream. The whipped cream can help take the bitterness out of the espresso, if you consider espresso to be a bitter drink. Tastes like dessert.

Regular Coffee

140 mg of caffeine per 12 oz cup

The basic coffee without any milk or sweetener. Adding the sweetener or milk doesn’t change the caffeine content in this drink.

Vienna coffee

80-170 mg of caffeine per 8 oz cup

A coffee made with two shots of fresh espresso and whipped cream, often served in a fancy glass mug. Like the Espresso con panna, but with double the amount of espresso. A quick way to get your caffeine for the morning. Not a drink for new coffee drinkers.


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