The caffeine content in a prepared espresso capsule is about 50 to 120 mg. As the Lungo capsules contain 20% more coffee, the amount of caffeine varies between 70 and 110 mg per capsule. The amount of caffeine mainly depends on the varieties of green coffee used (Arabica or Robusta), the roasting degree and, to a lesser extent, the origin of the coffee beans.
• Ristretto (25 ml): 40 - 120 mg
• Espresso (40 ml): 50 - 120 mg
• Lungo (110 ml): 70-110 mg
• Decaffeinated: 2-4 mg
There is no link between ‘intensity’ and caffeine content. Caffeine is a colourless tasteless substance that is released when it comes into contact with water. The more water is added to the coffee, the more caffeine the coffee will contain.
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