How much caffeine

snookums2013 · February 2013

Does anyone know how much caffeine is in these? When I searched online it looked like a wide range and didn't have specific amounts for each.

1) Small dunkin donuts coffee

2) Tall starbucks coffee

3) K cup - if I make it 10 ounces, that just waters it down more and doesn't add more caffeine, right?

4) Swiss Miss hot chocolate

Thanks!

Enjeneer · February 2013

250 mg in a tall Starbucks coffee

snookums2013 · February 2013

JenGivens:
250 mg in a tall Starbucks coffee

So does that mean I should avoid Starbucks? The max per day is 200, right?

Enjeneer · February 2013

132 mg in a small dunkin donuts coffee

WildRumpus · February 2013

Here's what I'm finding:

Small DD: 105 mg

Tall Starbucks: 195 mg

K-cup: varies between 75-150 mg depending on the roast. The darker the roast, the lower the caffeine content.

Hot Cocoa: Varies by brand. 10-70mg generally

Here's where I found it:

https://www.realsimple.com/health/nutrition-diet/healthy-eating/keeping-tabs-caffeine-intake-10000001159099/index.html

https://www.keurig.com/customer-service/k-cups-and-beverages-support/frequently-asked-questions#{FB0CDCC1-F3CB-46D3-89BB-92D8EA9C4B21}

https://www0.health.nsw.gov.au/factsheets/drugandalcohol/caffeine.html

Enjeneer · February 2013

snookums2013:
JenGivens:
250 mg in a tall Starbucks coffee
So does that mean I should avoid Starbucks?  The max per day is 200, right?  

Some folks say 300 mg is the Max but its all a personal comfort thing. A shot of espresso has much less caffeine than a brewed cup so I've been having a tall Starbucks latte instead of brewed coffee cause the tall latte only has 75 mg of caffeine.

There's always decaf too if you just want the taste!

WildRumpus · February 2013

I've been doing 1/2 caf at Starbucks when I need a little pick me up.

snookums2013 · February 2013

Thanks all! I'm surprised that the lighter roasts have more caffeine since the darker ones smell stronger. I always drink the lighter ones. If you buy the ground coffee for dunkin donuts and starbucks and make it at home does it have the same amount of caffeine as when you have them brew it for you?

Jomojack2 · February 2013

snookums2013:
Thanks all!nbsp; I'm surprised that the lighter roasts have more caffeine since the darker ones smell stronger.nbsp; I always drink the lighter ones.nbsp; If you buy the ground coffee for dunkin donuts and starbucks and make it at home does it have the same amount of caffeine as when you have them brew it for you?

It will tell you on the bag how many milligrams per serving.

Soleil3 · February 2013

Go to resource- https://www.energyfiend.com/the-caffeine-database

EMLYNNLERETTE · February 2013

snookums2013:
Thanks all!nbsp; I'm surprised that the lighter roasts have more caffeine since the darker ones smell stronger.nbsp; I always drink the lighter ones.nbsp; If you buy the ground coffee for dunkin donuts and starbucks and make it at home does it have the same amount of caffeine as when you have them brew it for you?

One of our bed and breakfasts on our honeymoon was an organic coffee plantation. I was shocked when they told us that a lighter roast had more caffeine. The darker the roast the longer the beans are cooked. Try telling this to old people... They will never believe you!

On another note, I'm glad this was not a 'can I drink coffee?' post. I had my claws out since I've seen it posted 80 times this week. I'm also coming off my coffee buzz from church. The pastor roasts new batches of fresh coffee for the congregation to enjoy as a hobby. Best church ever! I can't wait for next week. Ha. No idea on amounts of caffeine in any of those items nor would I care. I would enjoy them all.

neylonas · February 2013

I get a venti iced coffee from starbucks a few times a week.. I order it halfcaf with cream.. That way I feel like I get my coffee without od'ing on the caffeine!

EMunion777 · February 2013

i don't even know how much mg we can have per day. I just heard one glass or can worth or one cup of coffee. I don't handle caffiene well. I always have that much even when not pregnant. Starbucks must be quite strong though because I can't drinks any coffee related drinks from there while pregnant or else I get really sick.