caffeine
How Much Caffeine Is in Your Coffee? (By Roast & Brew Method)
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LocoYoko Coffee
· 1 min read
"How much caffeine is in a cup of coffee?" has a frustrating answer: it depends. But once you know the levers, you can dial your dose up or down on purpose.
Rough numbers per serving
- Drip / pour-over (350ml): ~120–200mg
- Espresso (single, ~30ml): ~60–80mg
- French press (350ml): ~100–160mg
- Decaf: ~2–5mg per cup
The dark-roast myth
Dark roast does not have more caffeine — by volume it's roughly equal, and by weight light roast edges ahead (dark beans lose mass during roasting). What changes most is flavor, not the buzz. More on that in light vs medium vs dark roast.
Espresso vs drip
A single espresso has less total caffeine than a mug of drip — it's just concentrated into a smaller volume, so it feels stronger.
Want the flavor without the jolt?
Modern decaf is genuinely good, especially chemical-free options. See how Swiss Water decaf works, or browse our Colombian Swiss Water decaf.