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We all know that caffeine is one of the key ingredients in coffee.
It’s tasteless, but it is the thing that activates that buzz at the base of your brain – the kick that gets the day well and truly started!
It’s only natural that you’d start to wonder, at some point or another, how much caffeine is in a cup of coffee?
Well, we’ve got the answers to that question and so many more in this article – so let’s get to it.
So firstly:
A cup of coffee contains roughly 100mg of caffeine.
However there is a huge difference between types of coffee and the way it’s brewed. Plus the volume of coffee.
Take a look at the recent study by Which? that highlights the difference in the UK’s high street coffee shop’s caffeine level per coffee.
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Well, this is something that’s quite hard to answer.
Caffeine is a very potent chemical, at least in terms of the effects that it has relative to the volume of the chemical itself.
This is because it was developed by coffee plants as a natural insecticide, so the concentration has gotten higher and higher through evolution to be more effective against bugs.
Now, this may shock you, but humans are quite different from bugs.
This means that while caffeine cannot affect us in the same terrible way, it instead gives us the energy boost that we all know and love.
It is possible to have so much caffeine that you overdose, though you’d need around two hundred cups of coffee to reach that amount.
To overdose on caffeine, you need to have around 200mg of caffeine per kilo of bodyweight.
A cup of coffee contains around 100mg of caffeine, so two cups of coffee per kilo of bodyweight. Therefore, for a person weighing around 100kg, you’d need two hundred cups of coffee!
The reality is that you’d likely reach an uncomfortable level of caffeine in your bloodstream a long way before that.
If you’re a seasoned coffee drinker, you likely already know how much coffee is the sweet spot for you.
If you’re not too practiced, then we’d recommend easing your way in – drink a cup of coffee, and keep an eye on how you’re feeling for the next couple of hours.
If you start to feel shaky and anxious, you’ve gone too far.
200mg of caffeine is as much caffeine as there is in two cups of coffee, roughly.
The actual number of cups is a little trickier to define because of variations in the individual beans, but the conversion is roughly 100mg of caffeine in 1 cup of coffee.
So, looking at it in those terms, you’re essentially asking if two cups of coffee per day is a lot.
Of course, going from no coffee to two mugs may feel like a lot, but we don’t think that two cups of coffee per day is a lot for most people. In fact, that’s probably roughly average.
Most coffee-drinkers tend to have a cup of coffee when they wake up, and then another at some point during the day, or in the early afternoon to get them through the final few hours of work.
Therefore, two mugs is probably a rough average for most people.
As we just pointed out, the general rule of thumb is that one mug of coffee contains 100mg of caffeine.
This can deviate a little depending upon the precise beans and size of the coffee that you’re drinking, but it’s a useful number to use as a rough estimate.
This means that 400mg of caffeine equates to roughly four cups of coffee. That’s quite a lot to drink in one sitting, but spreading it out through the day makes things a little easier on a person.
An easy way to think of it is in the same way that you might think of drinking alcohol.
Drinking several pints of beer over the course of a few hours isn’t too tricky, but drinking several pints of beer all in one go could have quite a pronounced effect on you.
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This figure will change a little if you’re not drinking black coffee, and you’re instead drinking espresso or even milky espresso drinks.
A double shot of espresso has around 120mg of caffeine in it, so drinking three (and a bit) espressos would get you 400mg of caffeine particularly quickly.
The amount of caffeine in a drink doesn’t change when you add hot, steamed milk to it. It is argued, though, that the milky content of the drink makes you feel the effect of the caffeine a little less.
Therefore, you could get 400mg of caffeine with just over three lattes, but you would likely not feel the effect of the caffeine quite so strongly.
There are plenty of ways to cut down on the amount of caffeine in your diet, but the first that we would recommend is to find an alternative to some of the coffee in your day.
For example, if you find yourself drinking a cup of coffee every day just for something to fill your midmorning break at work, you could opt for a cup of herbal tea instead, since that will be caffeine-free.
We’d recommend trying out a rooibos tea, it’s naturally caffeine-free, and really tasty, too!
We’d also recommend looking for non-coffee sources of caffeine in your diet. There are plenty of foods with caffeine in them, since it’s a chemical that’s present in the seed pods of a number of plants.
For example, chocolate has a small amount of caffeine that will increase your overall intake if you have a little on a regular basis.
Another example is soda – a number of sodas, and particularly cola-flavored sodas, contain caffeine to some extent. Cutting them out of your diet can represent a significant decrease in the amount of caffeine you’re having.
We hope that, throughout the course of this article, we’ve been able to answer your questions about caffeine, and how you can be sure to manage the level of it in your diet.
Whether your next coffee is standard or decaffeinated, happy brewing!
Coffee generally speaking has more caffeine than coke.
On average, 240ml cup of coffee contains about 95 milligrams of caffeine, while a 355ml can of Coca-Cola contains around 34 milligrams of caffeine.
However, these amounts can vary depending on the type of coffee, the roasting method, and other factors.
Caffeine is a stimulant that affects the central nervous system. When consumed, it can produce effects such as Increased alertness and concentration, Boosted energy levels, Elevated heart rate and blood pressure, Improved physical performance, Reduced fatigue or an Increased metabolism.
However, excessive caffeine consumption can lead to side effects such as jitteriness, rapid heartbeat, and difficulty sleeping.
It is important to consume caffeine in moderation, as everyone’s tolerance to caffeine is different and excessive consumption can lead to negative effects on the body.
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We are plastic-free. Our bags and boxes are fully made out of organic material and re both fully compostable.Learn more about our Coffee Packaging.
Is your coffee organic fair trade?
All of the coffee that we use in our subscription boxes is fair trade (as every product should be). While some of the coffee that we use may not always be “certified” organic, we have seen first-hand many farms are in fact organic but cannot afford to pay for the certification.
Do you provide information about the farms and producers
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What happens if I don’t like one of the coffees in my box?
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Each coffee subscription box contains 2 x 200g bags of world-class speciality coffee, carefully curated to showcase exceptional quality and flavour profiles.
Our coffee club features 2 different independent coffee roasters in each box.
Your first coffee subscription delivery includes a free flavour wheel and brew guide, providing essential tools to enhance your coffee club journey.
All coffee featured in our coffee subscription is ethically sourced and Fairtrade certified, supporting sustainable farming practices and fair compensation for growers worldwide.
Our coffee club uses completely compostable packaging, making your coffee club experience environmentally responsible whilst protecting the freshness and quality of your speciality coffee beans.
We Dispatch Every 2 Weeks. The next dispatch is highlighted in the purple announcement bar above.
If you can’t wait that long drop us an email via our contact form below and we’ll send you some coffee asap. You can find all past and future dispatch dates here
Which postal companies do you use for shipping?
We use Royal Mail and occasionally other courier services such as DPD, Evri or UPS.
How much coffee is in a BATCH box?
Each Batch box contains 2 bags of speciality coffee.
How much coffee is in each bag?
Each bag of coffee contains 200g of coffee. You will receive 2 bags with each box so you can taste and compare between the two.
How is the coffee packaged?
We are plastic-free. Our bags and boxes are fully made out of organic material and re both fully compostable.Learn more about our Coffee Packaging.
Is your coffee organic fair trade?
All of the coffee that we use in our subscription boxes is fair trade (as every product should be). While some of the coffee that we use may not always be “certified” organic, we have seen first-hand many farms are in fact organic but cannot afford to pay for the certification.
Do you provide information about the farms and producers
Yes! Each coffee subscription box includes detailed information about the coffee farms, the producers, and the regions where your coffee was grown. We believe in transparency and want you to know the story behind every cup you brew.
What happens if I don’t like one of the coffees in my box?
We understand that taste preferences vary! If you’re not satisfied with a particular coffee, please get in touch with our customer service team via our contact page.
From £17.50 PER BOX
2x200g bags decaf per box.
COFFEEQUIZ25 will give you 25% off your first box 😊
Discover the UK’s finest speciality coffees, curated by us – the coffee professionals.
Each delivery is completely different so you sample two new coffees, roasters and flavours in every box.
Ethically sourced, world-class coffee in compostable packaging – it doesn’t get better than this!
3 BOX PACKAGE – £19.50 per box
6 BOX PACKAGE – £17.99 per box – (Most Popular)
12 BOX PACKAGE – £17.50 per box – (Best Value)
Each coffee subscription box contains 2 x 200g bags of world-class speciality coffee, carefully curated to showcase exceptional quality and flavour profiles.
Our coffee club features 2 different independent coffee roasters in each box.
Your first coffee subscription delivery includes a free flavour wheel and brew guide, providing essential tools to enhance your coffee club journey.
All coffee featured in our coffee subscription is ethically sourced and Fairtrade certified, supporting sustainable farming practices and fair compensation for growers worldwide.
Our coffee club uses completely compostable packaging, making your coffee club experience environmentally responsible whilst protecting the freshness and quality of your speciality coffee beans.
We Dispatch Every 2 Weeks. The next dispatch is highlighted in the purple announcement bar above.
If you can’t wait that long drop us an email via our contact form below and we’ll send you some coffee asap. You can find all past and future dispatch dates here
Which postal companies do you use for shipping?
We use Royal Mail and occasionally other courier services such as DPD, Evri or UPS.
How much coffee is in a BATCH box?
Each Batch box contains 2 bags of speciality coffee.
How much coffee is in each bag?
Each bag of coffee contains 200g of coffee. You will receive 2 bags with each box so you can taste and compare between the two.
How is the coffee packaged?
We are plastic-free. Our bags and boxes are fully made out of organic material and re both fully compostable.Learn more about our Coffee Packaging.
Is your coffee organic fair trade?
All of the coffee that we use in our subscription boxes is fair trade (as every product should be). While some of the coffee that we use may not always be “certified” organic, we have seen first-hand many farms are in fact organic but cannot afford to pay for the certification.
Do you provide information about the farms and producers
Yes! Each coffee subscription box includes detailed information about the coffee farms, the producers, and the regions where your coffee was grown. We believe in transparency and want you to know the story behind every cup you brew.
What happens if I don’t like one of the coffees in my box?
We understand that taste preferences vary! If you’re not satisfied with a particular coffee, please get in touch with our customer service team via our contact page.
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Each coffee subscription box contains 2 x 200g bags of world-class speciality coffee, carefully curated to showcase exceptional quality and flavour profiles.
Our coffee club features 2 different independent coffee roasters in each box.
Your first coffee subscription delivery includes a free flavour wheel and brew guide, providing essential tools to enhance your coffee club journey.
All coffee featured in our coffee subscription is ethically sourced and Fairtrade certified, supporting sustainable farming practices and fair compensation for growers worldwide.
Our coffee club uses completely compostable packaging, making your coffee club experience environmentally responsible whilst protecting the freshness and quality of your speciality coffee beans.
We Dispatch Every 2 Weeks. The next dispatch is highlighted in the purple announcement bar above.
If you can’t wait that long drop us an email via our contact form below and we’ll send you some coffee asap. You can find all past and future dispatch dates here
Which postal companies do you use for shipping?
We use Royal Mail and occasionally other courier services such as DPD, Evri or UPS.
How much coffee is in a BATCH box?
Each Batch box contains 2 bags of speciality coffee.
How much coffee is in each bag?
Each bag of coffee contains 200g of coffee. You will receive 2 bags with each box so you can taste and compare between the two.
How is the coffee packaged?
We are plastic-free. Our bags and boxes are fully made out of organic material and re both fully compostable.Learn more about our Coffee Packaging.
Is your coffee organic fair trade?
All of the coffee that we use in our subscription boxes is fair trade (as every product should be). While some of the coffee that we use may not always be “certified” organic, we have seen first-hand many farms are in fact organic but cannot afford to pay for the certification.
Do you provide information about the farms and producers
Yes! Each coffee subscription box includes detailed information about the coffee farms, the producers, and the regions where your coffee was grown. We believe in transparency and want you to know the story behind every cup you brew.
What happens if I don’t like one of the coffees in my box?
We understand that taste preferences vary! If you’re not satisfied with a particular coffee, please get in touch with our customer service team via our contact page.
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