The Complete Guide to Caffeine Content in Common Drinks
A comprehensive reference for caffeine amounts in coffee, tea, energy drinks, sodas, and other beverages.
By StopCoffee Team
The Complete Caffeine Content Guide
When tracking caffeine intake, accurate information is essential. This guide covers caffeine content in the most common beverages and products.
Coffee
Brewed Coffee (8 oz / 240ml)
Type
Caffeine (mg)
Drip/Filter
80-100
Pour Over
90-110
French Press
100-120
Percolator
80-100
Cold Brew
150-200
Espresso
Size
Caffeine (mg)
Single Shot (1 oz)
63
Double Shot (2 oz)
126
Triple Shot (3 oz)
189
Coffee Shop Drinks
Drink
Size
Caffeine (mg)
Latte
12 oz
75
Cappuccino
12 oz
75
Americano
12 oz
150
Mocha
12 oz
95
Flat White
8 oz
130
Instant Coffee
Type
Caffeine (mg per tsp)
Regular
30-50
Decaf
2-15
Tea
Hot Tea (8 oz / 240ml)
Type
Caffeine (mg)
Black Tea
40-70
Green Tea
25-45
White Tea
15-30
Oolong Tea
30-50
Matcha (1 tsp)
70
Herbal Tea
0
Decaf Tea
2-5
Iced Tea (16 oz)
Type
Caffeine (mg)
Iced Black Tea
50-90
Iced Green Tea
30-60
Sweet Tea
40-70
Energy Drinks
Brand
Size
Caffeine (mg)
Red Bull
8.4 oz
80
Monster
16 oz
160
Rockstar
16 oz
160
Bang
16 oz
300
Reign
16 oz
300
5-Hour Energy
2 oz
200
Soft Drinks
Cola (12 oz / 355ml)
Brand
Caffeine (mg)
Coca-Cola
34
Pepsi
38
Diet Coke
46
Diet Pepsi
35
Pepsi Zero
69
Other Sodas
Brand
Size
Caffeine (mg)
Mountain Dew
12 oz
54
Dr Pepper
12 oz
41
Sprite
12 oz
0
7-Up
12 oz
0
Barq’s Root Beer
12 oz
22
Chocolate & Sweets
Product
Serving
Caffeine (mg)
Dark Chocolate (70-85%)
1 oz
23
Milk Chocolate
1 oz
6
Hot Cocoa
8 oz
5-10
Chocolate Ice Cream
1 cup
3-8
Coffee Ice Cream
1 cup
30-45
Medications & Supplements
Product
Caffeine (mg)
Excedrin
65 per tablet
Midol
60 per tablet
NoDoz
200 per tablet
Vivarin
200 per tablet
Pre-workout supplements
150-300 per serving
Decaf Options
“Decaf” doesn’t mean caffeine-free:
Product
Caffeine (mg)
Decaf Coffee
2-15
Decaf Espresso
0-15
Decaf Tea
2-5
Factors Affecting Caffeine Content
Several variables can change actual caffeine amounts:
Brewing time: Longer = more caffeine
Water temperature: Hotter = more extraction
Grind size: Finer = more surface area = more caffeine
Bean type: Robusta has ~2x caffeine of Arabica
Roast level: Lighter roasts have slightly more caffeine by weight
Using This Information
When tracking with StopCoffee:
Look up your beverage in our database
Adjust serving size if different from standard
Account for variations (extra shots, large size, etc.)
Don’t forget hidden sources like chocolate and medications
The Takeaway
Knowing caffeine content is the first step to managing your intake. With accurate tracking, you can make informed decisions about what and when to drink.
StopCoffee’s database includes hundreds of beverages with accurate caffeine amounts, making tracking simple and reliable.
This article is for informational purposes only. Consult a healthcare provider if you have specific health concerns.
