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Many men like espresso, which tastes strong. The caffeine content in espresso is quite high compared to regular coffee blends. Therefore you have to pay attention to your consumption.
Espresso is the result of extracting ground coffee using hot water steam and high pressure. This type of drink is a favorite of many men because it tastes strong and contains high caffeine.
This high caffeine content is usually used to increase energy. Coffee can quickly provide additional energy, especially in the morning.
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Apart from drinking it straight, espresso is usually also the main ingredient in other coffee drinks. Such as cafe latte, mocktail, and cappuccino. Actually, how much caffeine is in 1 shot (44 ml) of espresso?
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Reporting from Real Simple (30/9), the caffeine content in espresso is high. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), one shot of espresso contains 63 milligrams of caffeine. But the amount of caffeine can vary depending on the type of coffee.
For example, one shot of espresso at Starbucks contains 75 milligrams of caffeine. Meanwhile, the beverage creations at these outlets may contain several shots of espresso, which means the amount of caffeine can increase.
How does the caffeine content in a cup of black coffee compare to 1 shot of espresso? 8 ounces (236 ml) of black coffee contains around 95 milligrams of caffeine. This means that every 1 ounce (29 ml) of black coffee contains 12 milligrams of caffeine. Meanwhile, the caffeine in a sip of espresso is 63 milligrams.
So, how much caffeine intake is recommended?
In general, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that people consume no more than 400 milligrams of caffeine per day. So, consuming 1-2 shots of espresso is still within safe limits.
Caffeine intake can also be obtained from a cup of green tea with 30-50 milligrams of caffeine, diet coke (360 ml) with 46 milligrams of caffeine, and chocolate with 12 milligrams of caffeine per 30 grams. Consuming this drink must still pay attention to each person’s conditions. Because there are people who are sensitive to caffeine.
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