Daily How Much

A single decaf espresso shot often lands in the 1–15 mg caffeine range, yet some pours test far lower or higher based on beans, dose, and shop prep.

A tablespoon of coffee grounds holds about 50–120 mg of caffeine, yet your cup gets only the share your brew pulls out.

A strong cup of coffee often lands between 120 and 200 mg of caffeine in an 8-ounce mug, depending on beans, dose, grind, and brew time.

One level tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder lands near 12 mg of caffeine, with brand, processing, and scoop size nudging that number up or down.

A tablespoon of brewed coffee has about 5–10 mg of caffeine, with brew strength and style shifting the number.

A single Dunkin espresso shot contains about 118 mg of caffeine.

A small brewed coffee often lands around 90–130 mg of caffeine, with the total shifting a lot based on the brew style, beans, and the shop’s “small.”

One 8.4 fl oz can delivers 80 mg of caffeine, with larger cans scaling up based on size.

A Starbucks grande hot chocolate lists 25 mg caffeine; cocoa-forward versions can land near 20–33 mg.

Most 12-oz sodas land around 30–55 mg of caffeine, though recipe, size, and style can push that number up or down.