All Nespresso coffees contain between 40 and 130 mg of caffeine. The amount of caffeine in a capsule depends on the varieties of coffee used in the recipe. The Robusta contains an average of 2.4% whereas the Arabica contain approximately 1.3% of caffeine. Decaffeinated capsules contain less than 0.1% of caffeine.
Kazaar, Master Origin India, World Explorations Cape Town Envivo Lungo and Barista Creations Corto have more than 100 mg caffeine per cup due to their high Robusta content.
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: 80–200 mg
Mug of instant coffee: 40–100 mg
Tea cup: 25–110 mg
Standard cola drink: up to 50mg
Standard energy drink: 80 mg
Dark chocolate bar: up to 50mg (Milk chocolate: 25 mg)
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