A Caffeine Connoisseur's Guide: The Caffeine Content Of Your Favorite Brews

By Yash Lakhan

March 6, 2024

Coffee is the first thing people look for in the morning due to its ability to wake you up and energise you since it is a stimulant. The caffeine present in the beverage is what makes it possible for coffee to act in this manner. But not all coffees are made equal as each type contains a different amount of caffeine in it.

Espresso

A robust beverage that features approximately 63 mg of caffeine in every single shot of 30 ml.

Instant Coffee

Instant coffee doesn't have the same amount of caffeine as freshly brewed ones. It contains 62 mg of caffeine in a cup of 235 ml of coffee.

Cold Brew

This coffee is prepared without heat and it contains 153-238 mg of caffeine in a 355 ml cup.

Decaf Coffee

Decaf coffee is not completely free of caffeine. A cup of 235 ml features about 2 mg of caffeine.

Latte

A single shot of latte (60 ml) contains 63 mg of caffeine. It could go up to 126 mg with a double shot.

Brewed Filter Coffee

A serving of 240 ml of freshly brewed coffee features 96 mg of caffeine with each cup.