--- title: "Caffeine content for coffee, tea, soda and more" url: https://stacklist.com/card/5a82fc7f-db66-4fd8-87ae-8bd867a217b9 source_url: "https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/caffeine/art-20049372" stack: https://stacklist.com/c/wellness/stack/55c6078f-47e9-468f-b0f4-8d04f18e7854 summary: "Caffeine content in popular beverages including coffee, tea, soda, and energy drinks with recommended safe daily limits. The guide provides detailed charts showing caffeine amounts in different drink types and sizes, along with health considerations for pregnant individuals and those sensitive to caffeine." tags: "caffeine, beverages, health-guide, nutrition, coffee, energy-drinks, dietary-guidelines" key_entities: "Mayo Clinic (organization), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (organization), USDA Agricultural Research Service (organization), caffeine (concept), dietary-guidelines (concept), 5-Hour Energy (technology)" classification: "reference" content_hash: "sha256:0b5d6d4e78befbfa47576155a78e66c6cc7693499f36fcc8eb59456e5ed9f5c8" acp_version: "0.2" token_counts_approximate: 964 visibility: public agent_accessible: true status: "final" --- # Caffeine content for coffee, tea, soda and more Caffeine content for coffee, tea, soda and more Find out just how much of this stimulant is in coffee, tea, soda and energy drinks. By Mayo Clinic Staff Feb. 06, 2025 Caffeinated drinks aren’t just for mornings any longer. But do you know how much caffeine you’re getting when you drink coffee, tea, sodas or energy drinks? Experts say up to 400 milligrams (mg) of caffeine a day may be safe for most adults. But if you get headaches or are restless or nervous after having caffeine, you may want to rethink how much caffeine is right for you. Also, people who are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breastfeeding should talk with their healthcare professionals about limiting caffeine. Check the charts to see how much caffeine is in popular drinks. Drink sizes are in fluid ounces (oz.) and milliliters (mL). Caffeine is in milligrams (mg). Keep in mind that the caffeine content of a cup of coffee or tea can vary. Factors such as how the product is grown and brewing time affect the caffeine level. Also, caffeine is in many products and foods you might not expect, such as medicines and processed foods. So you might be getting more than you think. Also keep in mind that some products, such as energy drinks, may have other stimulants. They may increase the effect of caffeine. Use these numbers as a guide. Coffee drinks Size in oz. (mL) Caffeine (mg) Brewed 8 (237) 96 Brewed, decaf 8 (237) 1 Espresso 1 (30) 63 Espresso, decaf 1 (30) 1 Instant 8 (237) 62 Instant, decaf 8 (237) 2 Teas Size in oz. (mL) Caffeine (mg) Brewed black 8 (237) 48 Brewed black, decaf 8 (237) 2 Brewed green 8 (237) 29 Ready-to-drink, black bottled 8 (237) 26 Sodas Size in oz. (mL) Caffeine (mg) Citrus (most brands) 8 (237) 0 Citrus (brands with caffeine) 8 (237) 36 Cola 8 (237) 33 Root beer (most brands) 8 (237) 0 Energy drinks Size in oz. (mL) Caffeine (mg) Energy drink 8 (237) 79 Energy shot 2 (60) 200 Show references Spilling the beans: How much caffeine is too much. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/spilling-beans-how-much-caffeine-too-much. Accessed Oct. 28, 2024. 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture. https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov. Accessed Oct. 28, 2024. Bordeaux B. Benefits and risks of caffeine and caffeinated beverages. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Oct. 28, 2024. Antonio J, et al. Common questions and misconceptions about caffeine supplementation: What does the scientific evidence really show? Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 2024; doi:10.1080/15502783.2024.2323919. Food and nutrient database for dietary studies for food: At a glance. USDA Agricultural Research Service. https://www.ars.usda.gov/northeast-area/beltsville-md-bhnrc/beltsville-human-nutrition-research-center/food-surveys-research-group/docs/fndds-download-databases/. Accessed Oct. 29, 2024. 5-hour Energy caffeine facts. 5-Hour Energy. https://5hourenergy.com/blogs/news/5-hour-energy-caffeine-facts. Accessed Oct. 29, 2024. Medical review (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic. Nov. 4, 2024. Print From Mayo Clinic to your inbox Sign up for free and stay up to date on research advancements, health tips, current health topics, and expertise on managing health. Click here for an email preview . Learn more about Mayo Clinic’s use of data. We use the data you provide to deliver you the content you requested. To provide you with the most relevant and helpful information, we may combine your email and website data with other information we have about you. If you are a Mayo Clinic patient, we will only use your protected health information as outlined in our Notice of Privacy Practices . You may opt out of email communications at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link in the email.