![]() ![]() A single espresso or espresso-based drink contains 63 mg, and decaf coffee contains about 3 mg of caffeine (on average). The average caffeine content of an 8-oz, brewed cup of coffee is 95 mg. However, some varieties may contain even higher amounts of caffeine, depending on the type of coffee, method of de-caffeination and cup size. It may contain varying amounts of caffeine, ranging from 0–7 mg per cup, with the average cup containing 3 mg ( 5, 6, 7). Decaf CoffeeĪlthough the name may be deceiving, decaf coffee is not entirely caffeine free. Instant coffee usually contains less caffeine than regular coffee, with one cup containing roughly 30–90 mg ( 4). To prepare instant coffee, simply mix one or two teaspoons of dried coffee with hot water. It is generally in large, dry pieces, which dissolve in water. Instant coffee is made from brewed coffee that has been freeze-dried or spray-dried. Since the milk does not contain any additional caffeine, these drinks contain the same amount of caffeine as straight espresso.Ī single (small) contains about 63 mg of caffeine on average, and double (large) contains about 125 mg. These include lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos and Americanos. Many popular coffee drinks are made from espresso shots mixed with varying types and amounts of milk. One shot of espresso is generally about 30–50 ml (1–1.75 oz), and contains about 63 mg of caffeine ( 3).Ī double shot of espresso therefore contains roughly 125 mg of caffeine. EspressoĮspresso is made by forcing a small amount of hot water, or steam, through finely ground coffee beans.Īlthough espresso has more caffeine per volume than regular coffee, it usually contains less per serving, since espresso servings tend to be small. One cup of brewed coffee (8 oz) contains about 70–140 mg of caffeine, or about 95 mg on average ( 1, 2). Brewed Coffeeīrewing is the most common way to make coffee in the US and Europe.Īlso known as regular coffee, brewed coffee is made by pouring hot or boiling water over ground coffee beans, usually contained in a filter. Meh.The main determinant of caffeine content is the type of coffee you are drinking. Or he might be mad that we’ll be packing up the coffee pot soon. I think my hubby may be proud…we are trying to move toward a Pure (r) lifestyle as a family in mind, body and spirit. So overshares and rages against the coffee machine aside, I hope that the article on Mama and Baby Love is helpful for you. Also, my husband is hot and I want to have his babies… Yes, I’m ready to be a mom! Not in the “I’m looking forward to not sleeping, gaining weight, waddling around and having a hormonal explosion” sort of way, but more in an “I broke the snooze button on my biological alarm clock” sort of fashion.My cardiologist has been fussing at me about this for years, but she wears the most fabulous shoes, so I’m usually happy to see her… The heart thing just sucks because caffeine increases heart rate and with that condition, if mine gets going fast enough, a chain of events can cause the blood to flow backward in my heart.The boob issue is complicated by the fact that the more caffeine I ingest, it makes it a little more difficult to be able to tell if the lump is from my daily cup o’ joe or something more sinister…. ![]() Behind being in love, caffeine is my biggest chemical addiction! I know better and the fears don’t seem to be enough to sway me… So in spite of fibrocystic breasts, mitral valve prolapse and preparing to be a mommy, I haven’t been able to let it go. There’s nothing in the world quite like a 3 day migraine that doesn’t respond to 2000 mg of Tylenol. ![]() I will definitely be researching it more…I have some fairly serious health issues that are only complicated by caffeine, but trying to stop it cold turkey is worse. So in an effort to pay it forward, I just want to pass along this article on quitting coffee/caffeine. I know, I know…as I/you/we say “but it’s just so dang good!!” It’s a MSDS (material safety data sheet) of the chemical structure of caffeine, the potential effects on your body and warnings against consumption…there’s a lot of technical jargon, but read Section 3. Legalistically, it’s for anhydrous caffeine, but adding water to stuff doesn’t always make it better. I work with chemicals on a daily basis and know of the implications of getting them onto/into your body. This is a picture of the coffee mug which I use at work…sorry it’s ginormous, but you gotta see this… I’m trying to not put myself in the slacker category, but there is definitely a thin line between slacker and too busy to think straight… Ok, I’m aware that it’s Friday and I’ve been trying to find time to get some information together for the new series. ![]()
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