The amount of caffeine in a capsule depends on the varieties of green coffee used in the recipe. The Robusta origin contains an average of 2.4% whereas the Arabica origins contain approximately 1.3% of caffeine. Decaffeinated capsules contain less than 0.1% of caffeine. The classic Nespresso capsules contain approx 5g of ground coffee whereas the Lungo capsules contain approx 6g of ground coffee.
Example: a pure Arabica coffee in a classic Nespresso capsule (5g) containing 5g x 1.3% = 0.065g= 65 milligrams (mg) of caffeine.
Below are examples or average caffeine contents according to the type of coffee preparation (values are based on UK Food Standards Agency):
Cup of filter coffee: 75mg
Mug of instant coffee: 100 mg
Tea cup: 50mg
Standard cola drink: up to 40mg
Standard energy drink: 80 mg
Dark chocolate bar: up to 50mg
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