Coffee and Caffeine FAQ

A shot of espresso contains approx 75mg of caffeine and a 16oz cup of coffee contains about 300mg. So, 4 shots of espresso would be similar in caffeine content to 16oz of brewed coffee. But, as was mentioned earlier, espresso processing leaves the oils in, similar to what happens with a French Press, which can raise your blood fats. Coffee brewed through a paper filter will have the fats filtered out. Also, as for mild vs dark roast, the caffeine content is not different enough to measure unless you were going to do a science experiment with every cup brewed. It depends on the type of bean ex: robusta vs arabica, the varietal of tree, and many other factors. If you are worried about too much caffeine, drink water, because even decaffeinated coffee still contains caffeine.