Drug Information I Caffeine I Origin and How It Is Used I Caffeine Content

Caffeine Content

  • Instant coffee 60 – 80mg/cup.
  • Percolated coffee 60 – 120mg/cup.
  • Espresso coffee 90mg/150ml.
  • Decaffeinated coffee 2 – 4mg/cup.
  • Tea 10 – 50mg/cup.
  • Decaffeinated tea 1mg/200ml.
  • Herbal tea 0mg/200ml.
  • Cola drinks 20 – 35mg/250ml.
  • Energy drinks 35 – 150mg/250ml.
  • Cocoa and hot chocolate 10 – 70mg/cup.
  • Chocolate bars 20 – 60mg/200g bar.
  • Prescription and over-the-counter medicines 20 – 100mg/dose.