How to get the most (or least) caffeine from your coffee beans?

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The average cup of coffee contains about 100 milligrams of coffee. Espresso coffee usually contains as little as 50 milligrams at a time, and a cup of coffee drops can easily contain 200 milligrams of caffeine. That's a lot of change!

Without a lab test or guidelines, determining caffeine levels in coffee and coffee drinks can be tricky, and keeping caffeine consumption below the recommended 300 milligrams per day can be even harder.

Or over 300 if that's what you're getting into. I don't recommend it particularly, but drinking so much caffeine seems to be a popular activity for many these days.

Here is a handy list of caffeine levels in different coffee beverages. Here is a list of Starbucks caffeine levels. Two great general references. However, they do not include everything, and some caffeine is an estimate.

Why caffeine level estimates and not accuracy? There are many factors that affect the caffeine content of different coffee drinks, such as coffee, French coffee and drip coffee.

Whether you are looking for less caffeine or more, this guide will help you make more informed decisions about the coffee beverages you consume and how much caffeine they contain.

Caffeine content of caffeine

Many people believe that darker coffee roasts have more caffeine because they have a stronger flavor.

However, darker roasts generally have lower caffeine content than lighter roasts. This is because longer roasting heat destroys caffeine molecules, or roasting "burns off caffeine" as some people prefer to place it.

Cool tidbit: don't know your coffee's roast? Just look at the color.

Lighter colors mean lighter roasting and more caffeine.

Coffee beans caffeine levels coffee beans

Different levels of coffee grinding are used for different brewing methods. Espresso and Turkish coffee, for example, require a better coffee grind level than drip coffee.

Assuming the brewing method is the same, the finer the coffee is ground, the higher the caffeine level of the coffee.

Caffeine in coffee bean varieties

Like different tea varieties, different coffee varieties and varieties have naturally varying levels of caffeine.

Robusta coffee beans (coffee beans used in many low-end coffees and instant coffees) have about twice as much caffeine as Arabica coffee beans (Coffee beans are softer and sweeter than coffee beans, making up 70% of coffee beans). I wonder what you're drinking? If it's an instant coffee, it's probably a higher-caffeine Robusta coffee bean. If it's a coffee shop, a decent restaurant, drip coffee pot, ground beans or whole beans, probably from decaffeinated coffee beans.

Cool tidbit: A natural decaf coffee bean called Excelsa (not caffeine coffee) is sometimes mixed with Arabica to produce a less caffeinated coffee.

Coffee Brewing Methods for Caffeine Levels

Different coffee brewing methods require different brewing times.

The longer coffee is brewed, the higher the caffeine content. For example, French press coffee that sits longer before the plunger is depressed will have higher caffeine levels. So also drip coffee from the coffee machine (it often takes about 5 minutes to brew). And long-drink coffee (large, slow espresso extract) will have higher levels of caffeine than ristretto (smaller, faster espresso extract).

Similarly, if you brew coffee with more ground coffee per measurement of water, there will be more caffeine in the brew. Most coffee recipes require about 30 grams of coffee per 12 to 16 ounces of water. Using more caffeine also increases caffeine levels in coffee, and many people accidentally use more (or the "eyeball method," if you can call it a method!) because of the use of a measuring spoon. rather than the scale used to make coffee.

Caffeine content in pre-made coffee

According to Thrillist, the Center for Public Interest and Energy Technology, coffee coffee varies widely in coffee levels. A cup of coffee from McDonald's contains half as much caffeine as Starbucks, and a cup of coffee from Reindeer Coffee is somewhere in between.

Five tips: What can you do?

Read about caffeine levels in popular coffee drinks in the United States.

Isn't your favorite coffee listed? Some chain coffee retailers will offer caffeine on request. Ask them if they can tell you

Note that many coffeepot drinks contain more milk and spices than coffee, which means less coffee. Something else means taking less caffeine per serving.

Make your own coffee instead. A lab test compared caffeine levels in Starbucks breakfast coffee blends to a Starbucks outlet for six consecutive days. Caffeine levels range from 299.5 mg per 16-ounce ("Grande") cup (add chocolate half and you reach the recommended daily limit) to 564.4 mg (almost double the daily limit). This has to do with changes in the beans, but it may have to do with changes in brewing. Oops!

When suspicion order small!

So what is the most caffeinated coffee?

If you look at all these factors together, the highest caffeine coffee will be a lightly roasted, finely ground (Turkish ground or espresso) coffee. Robusta coffee has been brewed for five minutes or more in a drip filter coffee pot or French press. Using more than the usual 30 grams of coffee per 12 to 16 ounces of water also increases the caffeine content of coffee.

Which espresso has the most caffeine?

Except for using 7 to 8 grams (relatively coarse grind) of coffee grind instead of brewing in French press/drip coffee machines, making it a lung.

Which coffee has the least caffeine?

If you look at all of the above factors, you will find that black coffee brewed with a faster brewing method, coarsely ground Arabica beans (such as pour drip filters) will have the least caffeine.

Be sure to measure your grinds on a scale (no spoon, absolutely no eyes) to make sure you only use 30 grams per 12 to 16 ounces of water (about two reasonable portions, Starbucks large or high). For ultra-low caffeine coffee, use decaf * or blend with Excelsa beans.

* Despite popular belief to the contrary, decaf is not caffeine. A 16-ounce decaf coffee from Starbucks still contains about 12.5 milligrams of caffeine, while Starbucks espresso coffee has a larger range-3 to 15.8 milligrams per serving.

A reminder to order coffee drinks: premium coffee drinks (drinks with milk and other additives) usually contain less caffeine per serving. A little caffeine is far less than a big one!

Which espresso has the lowest caffeine?

Seven grams of black roast, compared to the coarser Robusta beans pulled as a separate ristretto shot with less caffeine than other espresso shots. For ultra-low caffeine ristretto, use decaf or blend with Excelsa beans.

Cool bit: …Coffee o…It may be more concentrated than a cup of Joe, but espresso is actually lower in caffeine. But be careful! The standard size for many coffee shops is "double tap."

How to reduce caffeine to no more than 300 mg per day?

Caffeine overdose and caffeine sensitivity are both seriously unpleasant, and too much caffeine can be dangerous to your health. If you want to reduce the buzz or keep it within a healthy limit, here are some great ways to do just that.

Order small brew small buy coffee. Do not drink more coffee than coffee. When you can order something smaller, don't order something larger.

Remember, caffeine isn't just in coffee! Caffeine is also found in tea, chocolate, cola and other substances, such as aspirin. If you also consume these substances, then you can also reduce these substances.

Follow these caffeine reduction tips. They will help a lot!

Caffeine in Espresso Coffee (by Method of Preparation)

Espresso is an espresso beverage made by extracting the essence of roasted coffee beans under heat and pressure. Espresso drinks such as latte and cappuccino contain varying levels of caffeine. Here are some estimates of caffeine in various espresso coffees:

Coffee, single shot- 29-100 mg (usually about 75 mg)

espresso, double (Doppio)- 58-185 mg (usually about 150 mg)

Decaf Espresso, single shot-about 8 mg

Decaf Espresso, Double Shot (Doppio)-about 16 mg

Caffeine in coffee (by preparation method)

While caffeine levels in coffee vary, a list of these caffeine levels in coffee can give you an idea of what to expect from some of your favorite coffee drinks.

Boiled coffee ("Greek coffee"/"Turkish coffee", measured every 8 ounces)- 160-240 mg (average about 200 mg)

Drip Arabica Coffee (6 oz)- 80-130 mg (usually about 110 mg)

Drip Robusta Coffee (6 oz)- 140-200 mg

Drip brewed single coffee pod-(usually) 75-150 mg

Drip Passiflora Excelsa /Arabica Decaf Coffee Blend (6 oz)- 40-60 mg

Drip brewed coffee (8 ounces)- 2-12 mg, although tests show decaf coffee is sometimes much higher

France News/"Plunger pot" coffee (8 oz)- 80-135 mg (average about 108 mg)

Instant Coffee (8 oz)- 27-173 mg (usually 65 to 90 mg)

Instant Coffee (8 oz)- 2-12 mg

Percolated Coffee (5 oz)- 80-135 mg

Coffee and Caffeine (Brand)

Reindeer Coffee:

Beer (medium)- 180 mg

Brewed coffee (medium)- 305 mg

Brewed decaf (medium)- 5 mg

Caffe Americano (middle)- 270 mg

Coffee latte (medium)- 180 mg

Caffe Mocha (Middle)- 195 mg

Cappuccino (medium)- 270 mg

Steamed milk for coffee (medium)- 192 mg

Deep Charge (Medium)- 370 mg

Espresso (medium)- 270 mg (note: reindeer coffee offers a larger espresso than most cafes, they are twice as strong as coffee elsewhere)

Macchiato (middle)- 270 mg

Costa Coffee:

Americas (Medio)- 277 mg

Caffe Carmella (Medio)- 277 mg

Coffee latte (Medio)- 277 mg

Cappuccino (Medio)- 277 mg

Espresso (single serving)- 92 mg

Espresso (double shot)- 185 mg

Espresso (triple shot)- 277 mg

Dunkin 'Donuts:

Coffee (16 oz)- 143-206 mg

Coffee with Turbo Shot (20 oz)- 436 mg

Decaf Coffee (16 oz)- 13 mg

Espresso (single serving)- 75 mg

Espresso (double)- 97 mg

Einstein Brothers

Coffee (16 oz)- 206 mg

Folger's:

Classic Roast Instant Coffee (2 tablespoons/ 12 ounces)- 148 mg

Maxwell House:

100% Colombia (2 tablespoons/ 12 ounces)- 100-160 mg

Black Roast (2 tablespoons/ 12 ounces)- 100-160 mg

International Cafe (all flavors; 2.66 tablespoons/ 12-16 ounces)- 40-130 mg

Master Blend (2 tablespoons/ 12 ounces)- 100-160 mg

Original (2 tablespoons/ 12 ounces)- 100-160 mg

Krieg:

K cup (one serving)- 100-140 mg

McDonald:

McCafe Coffee (16 oz)- 145 mg

McCafe Decaf Coffee (16 oz)- 11 mg

McCafe Espresso (single dose)- 71 mg

McCafe Espresso (double shot)- 142 mg

McCafe Latte (All Flavors; 16 oz)- 142 mg

McCafe Mocha (All Flavors; 16 oz)- 167 mg

Nespresso:

Espresso Capsules- 55-65 mg

Lungo Capsules- 77-89 mg

Panera Bakery

Coffee (16.8 oz)- 198 mg

Decaf Coffee (16 oz)- 5-15 mg

Frozen Mocha (16.5 oz)- 267 mg

Seattle's Best:

Brewed Coffee (16 oz)- 330 mg

Cafe Mocha/Flavor (16 oz)- 160 mg

Espresso (single serving)- 75 mg

Espresso (double)-150 mg

Latte (including flavored latte; 16 oz)-150 mg

Starbucks:

Clover brewed coffee (short)-180 mg

Clover brewed coffee (high)-260 mg

Clover brewed coffee (Grande)-330mg

Coffee Coffee (Venti)-415mg

Cold brew (high sweet)-125 mg

Cold boiled (high sugar free)-150 mg

Cold beer (Grande Sweetened)-165mg

Cold beer (Grande Unsweetened)-200mg

Macaroni sweetened-250mg; Venti Iced Unsweetened-300mg

Trenta Iced Sweetened-not listed on the Starbucks website (I estimate around 270mg); Trenta Iced Unsweetened-330mg

Decaf Parker's place baked (short)-15 mg

Decaf Parker's place baked (high)-20 mg

Decaf Parker's place baked (large)-25 mg

Decaf Parker Barbecue (Venti)-30 mg

Iced coffee (high)-120 mg

Iced coffee (Grande)-165mg

Iced coffee (Venti Iced)-235mg

Iced coffee (Trenta Iced)-285mg

Milk with coffee (high)-90 mg

Milk with coffee (large)-125 mg

Iced coffee with milk (Venti Iced)-170mg

Iced coffee with milk (Trenta Iced)-195mg

Pike's place baked (short)-180 mg

Parker's place baked (high)-260 mg

Parker's barbecue (Grande)-330mg

Parker's barbecue (Venti)-415mg

VIA House Blend Instant Coffee (1 pack)-135mg

Most Starbucks coffee drinks (no chocolate or coffee-see Starbucks caffeine for more information)-75 mg (short or high) or 150 mg (large or small)

For more information about Starbucks coffee drinks, see the list of caffeine content in Starbucks drinks.

Tim Horton:

Cappuccino (middle)-100mg

Tim Hortons coffee (medium)-196mg

Tim Hortons Decaf Coffee (medium)-9 mg

Tim Hortons Espresso (single)-45 mg

Tim Hortons latte (hot or iced; medium)-50 mg