Caffeine

A single shot of espresso contains approximately 60–75mg of caffeine. A double shot — the standard in most café drinks — is roughly 120–150mg. That’s the quick answer. But the full picture is more nuanced, and understanding it helps you make better decisions about your espresso habit. Caffeine Per Espresso Shot: The Numbers Here’s a reference table covering common espresso types and their typical caffeine content: Shot Type Volume Caffeine (typical) Caffeine (range) Single shot (solo) 1 oz / 30ml ~65mg 55–80mg Double shot (doppio) 2 oz / 60ml ~130mg 110–160mg Triple shot 3 oz / 90ml ~195mg 165–240mg Ristretto (shorter) 0.75 oz / 22ml ~50–60mg 45–70mg Lungo (longer) 1.5–2 oz / 50–60ml ~75–85mg 65–100mg A few important notes on this table: ...

If you’ve ever needed coffee that actually wakes you up, red eye coffee might be exactly what you’re looking for. It’s a simple concept — drip coffee plus a shot of espresso — but the result is something far more powerful and nuanced than either drink alone. Here’s everything you need to know about red eye coffee, including its equally potent cousins the black eye and dead eye, plus exactly how to make each one at home. ...

Cold brew and espresso are both beloved coffee concentrates — but they’re made completely differently, taste nothing alike, and suit different moments. If you’re trying to decide which belongs in your routine (or whether you need both), here’s everything you need to know. (For the full definitional context on cold brew alone — what it actually is, the 17th-century Japanese mizudashi origin, the Stumptown 2011 catalyst that brought cold brew mainstream in the U.S., the chemistry of cold-water extraction, and how cold brew differs from iced coffee and French press — see our What Is Cold Brew? guide.) ...