Caffeine consumption varies depending on the person and the type of coffee that they are drinking. There are different amounts of caffeine in espresso and in drip because the caffeine is extracted differently. Coffee is brewed at different temperatures and in different ways to help maximize or minimize the amount of caffeine. Your coffee grinds for example need to be fully saturated in order to extract all the caffeine from them. You also want to brew an espresso shot from 20-30 seconds as almost all of the caffeine is released within a minute of extraction.
Key Takeaways:
- Espresso has more caffeine than brewed coffee per ounce, but its serving size is much smaller.
- Caffeine levels are influenced by saturation, temperature, brewing time, and grind.
- The high caffeine concentration of espresso is caused by the use of pressurized water and a high quantity of grounds.
“Last week we learnt that given dark and light roasts of coffee, we will notice only a minimal change in caffeine depending on how we measure our brew.”
Read more: https://www.kickinghorsecoffee.com/en/blog/caffeine-myths-espresso-vs-drip
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