What is the caffeine content in each capsule?

The caffeine content depends on the Nespresso coffee and is defined by the proportion of Robusta coffee ground in the blend (Robusta containing more caffeine than Arabica) and the "grammage" of coffee per capsule.

For Original range, it contains between 40 to 130 mg of caffeine, excepted for the decaffeinated one.

• The Ristretto range (25ml) varies from 40 to 120 mg caffeine per cup.
• The Espresso range (40ml) varies from 50 to 130 mg caffeine per cup.
• The Lungo range (110 ml) varies from 70 to 110 mg caffeine per cup.
• The Decaffeinato range contain 2 to 4 mg caffeine per cup

For Vertuo range, it contain between 60 and 200 mg of caffeine per cup, except for the decaffeinated ones.

• The Espresso range (40 ml) varies from 60 to 150 mg caffeine per cup.
• The Double Espresso range (80 ml) varies from 130 to 160 mg caffeine per cup.
• The Gran Lungo range (150 ml) varies from 120 to 200 mg caffeine per cup.
• The Mug range (230 ml) varies 130 to 200 mg caffeine per cup. Half Caffeinato is an exception as it is a blend of regular Arabica coffee and decaffeinated coffee and contains 90 mg caffeine per cup.
• The Alto range (414 ml) varies from 160 to 200 mg caffeine per cup.
• The Decaffeinated range varies from 4 to 12 mg caffeine per cup.

For Professional range, it contains between 50 to 100 mg of caffeine, except for the decaffeinated one.

• The Ristretto range (25ml) varies from 50 to 100 mg caffeine per cup.
• The Espresso range (40ml) varies from 60 to 80 mg caffeine per cup.
• The Lungo range (110 ml) varies from 70 to 100 mg caffeine per cup.
• The Decaffeinato range contain 2 to 4 mg caffeine per cup

There is no link between 'intensity' and caffeine level. Caffeine is a colorless and flavorless substance that is released on contact with water. The more water is added to the coffee, the more caffeine it will contain. The Nespresso coffee “intensity” is determined by the following:

Body – the thickness and texture of the coffee in the mouth. The coffee with a strong body will be mellower; on the contrary, the coffee with a light body will have a lighter texture.

Bitterness – the Nespresso coffee with higher intensity will have a higher level of bitterness, similar to the bitterness of dark chocolate and roasted cocoa beans.

Degree of Roasting – the degree to which the coffee beans were allowed to roast is one of the key factors that dictates the aromatic profile of the coffee.

All in all, the higher the Nespresso coffee “intensity” is, the higher the body thickness, bitterness and degree of roasting the coffee has.