Daily How Much

An 8-oz cup of brewed white tea usually lands around 15–30 mg of caffeine, with the final number shaped by the leaf and your brew.

The average U.S. adult takes in about 135 mg of caffeine a day, from coffee most often, with big swings by age, drink choice, and serving size.

A typical 16-oz Thai iced tea lands around 20–60 mg of caffeine, with lighter café versions near the low end and strong concentrates climbing higher.

A typical Thai iced tea lands around 30–80 mg of caffeine per 12–16 oz, with strong concentrate-style cups often running higher.

One 1-ounce espresso shot usually lands near 60–65 mg of caffeine, with real-life pulls swinging lower or higher based on dose, beans, and shot yield.

A typical 8-oz cup of brewed yerba mate lands near 70–90 mg of caffeine, with brew style and refill habits pushing it lower or higher.

Most sodas fall between 0 and 60 mg of caffeine per 12 oz, with many colas in the 30–45 mg range and a few citrus styles higher.

A Starbucks Chai Tea Latte has 26 mg of caffeine in a Short and 66 mg in a Venti on Starbucks’ current nutrition sheets.

A typical 8-ounce glass of sweet tea has 20–50 mg of caffeine, based on brew strength and ice dilution.

Most brewed teas land around 20–70 mg per 8 oz, while brewed coffee often lands around 80–120 mg per 8 oz.