The
Numbers Behind Caffeine
By A Chatfield
There are a lot of tools in the trade of waking up and
getting started in your day. Everyone wants you to think
their product will knock you out of your sleep stupor
first, but there’s no doubt that coffee and more
specifically caffeine, is the best way to get your brain
pumping. There are so many different options for getting
that daily dose of caffeine that it’s hard to know
where to go.
For those on the go, there’s the single cup coffee
maker. For those at home there’s the staying power
of a classic brewer. If you’re a fan of a stronger
brew, or want the ability to steam milk, the at home
espresso machine is an option. And for everyone else, and
there are a lot of us, there’s your friendly
neighborhood barista. How do you know which option to
take though – that triple shot caramel latte, or a
cheap at home single brew.
First off, how much caffeine will you be getting in each
of your drinks? Caffeine itself is found in over sixty
plants the world over, in the leaves and beans, usually
acting as a natural pesticide. The more important thing
to us humans though is that it’s a stimulant when
ingested. From coffee to tea, kola to cacao, caffeine
inhabits many of the plants we refine and eat everyday.
Let’s take a look at what you’re getting in
those drinks though. A typical cup of coffee is going to
hit you with 100 mg of caffeine, whereas a single shot of
espresso is around 40-60, depending on the variety. Tea
has about half as much as that drip coffee and energy
drinks – those ridiculous shots of energy you pick
up to stay up another hour – are filled with 80-300
mg of caffeine. Throw in the fact that these Guarana
packed aluminum cans don’t taste very good and it
would seem like a poor decision to make.
So, when you’re picking up your double tall mocha
from Starbucks, you’re getting about as much
caffeine as a typical cup of strong drip coffee. The
difference is in the taste no doubt, but for those of you
interested in a quick and easy option to getting up in
the morning – something like a one cup coffee maker
– who are worried about getting enough caffeine,
you’re getting just as much in your single cup as
you would stopping at Starbucks for that mocha. As an
added bonus, you save four dollars a day.
A Chatfield is a contributor for A1 Coffee Makers, where
you will find information and reviews over many different
kinds of coffee makers, including one cup coffee makers
and more.
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