Caffeine Content In Common Drinks (Red Bull's is Surprising)

[plottsch]

Thought this would be interesting to post since I assume most of us need a little boost in the morning.

Today I asked for my usual 5 shots of espresso and the barista asked me if something was wrong. I didn't think it was that much, so I did some research today. Here's what I found:

• Per shot of espresso (1fl oz.): 64 mg
• 1 cup (8 fl. oz.) of brewed coffee: 95 mg
• Starbucks Coffee, Blonde Roast 20oz: 475mg
• Diet Coke 12 oz: 46mg
• Starbucks Hot Chocolate 16oz: 25mg
• Decaf Coffee: 10-25mg
• Starbucks Green Tea Latte—iced or regular: 80mg
  
• 5-hour Energy (2oz.): 200mg
• C4 Ultimate Pre-Workout: 300mg
• Red Bull (8 oz): 80g (LESS THAT COFFEE!)

Source: https://cspinet.org/eating-healthy/ingredients-of-concern/caffeine-chart


Turns out my 5 shots of espresso is only ~300mg of caffeine, much less than the blonde roast venti or one serving of C4's preworkout.

Interestingly though, one cup of coffee has more caffeine than red bull...WTF.

How much caffeine do you drink daily?

 

[blogzandstuff]

Today I asked for my usual 5 shots of espresso and the barista asked me if something was wrong. I didn't think it was that much, so I did some research today. Here's what I found:

• Per shot of espresso (1fl oz.): 64 mg
• 1 cup (8 fl. oz.) of brewed coffee: 95 mg
• Starbucks Coffee, Blonde Roast 20oz: 475mg
• Diet Coke 12 oz: 46mg
• Starbucks Hot Chocolate 16oz: 25mg
• Decaf Coffee: 10-25mg
• Starbucks Green Tea Latte—iced or regular: 80mg
  
• 5-hour Energy (2oz.): 200mg
• C4 Ultimate Pre-Workout: 300mg
• Red Bull (8 oz): 80g (LESS THAT COFFEE!)

Source: https://cspinet.org/eating-healthy/ingredients-of-concern/caffeine-chart


Turns out my 5 shots of espresso is only ~300mg of caffeine, much less than the blonde roast venti or one serving of C4's preworkout.

Interestingly though, one cup of coffee has more caffeine than red bull...WTF.

How much caffeine do you drink daily?

I love the smell of coffee, hate the taste. It's a good ol' cup of tea for me.

 

[plottsch]

I love the smell of coffee, hate the taste. It's a good ol' cup of tea for me.

2 cups tea = 1 cup coffee

 

[KraftyKyle]

How much caffeine do you drink daily?

I don't drink any caffeine.

 

[blogzandstuff]

2 cups tea = 1 cup coffee

Using that, I drink about the equivalent of 10 cups of coffee a day

 

[plottsch]

I don't drink any caffeine.

Using that, I drink about the equivalent of 10 cups of coffee a day

It's okay y'all 5000mg is the limit so you need 50 cups before you die.

 

[UstaUser]

None. I was drinking a lot, but I was very sleepy every time. Now I'm as good as steel.

 

[patriotnews]

Usually around 5 20ounce cups of drip and gas station coffee... Blonde roast whenever possible... Huh...maybe a lot.

 

[ExpressFans]

That's because Red Bull's primary compound is Taurine, that's what gives you the kick, caffeine is there as a stimulant.

 

[plottsch]

Usually around 5 20ounce cups of drip and gas station coffee... Blonde roast whenever possible... Huh...maybe a lot.

Yes it's funny how some people think the darker the roast the higher the caffeine content. Not true.

 

[terrycody]

2 girls and 1 cup

 

[safeSEOboost]

I dont count

 

[Bigstar20]

I drink 3 cups of coffee per day, always black. 1 at 6am, 1 at 10am and 1 before I go to the gym at 12pm.

Some days take some Adrafinil if I need an extra boost

 

[ziplack]

i dont drink coffee at all.
dont like it

 

[slickkilla]

Want a kick in the Morning?
I drink Death Wish coffee which is 59 milligrams per fluid ounce. That's 1,180mg of caffeine in a 20 oz cup compared to the 475mg in the Starbucks Blonde Blend.
If you want a kick try it out you'll be moving like a rocket!