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How Much Caffeine’s in Your Coffee?

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There are many misconceptions about coffee and caffeine content, so here’s a simple explanation of how much is in your favourite cup, from a single espresso to a filter coffee. (Brace yourself for some serious myth-busting in between.

What Is Caffeine?

Caffeine (or 1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine for the chemistry wizards among you) is a natural stimulant found in plants – namely the tea, coffee and cocoa variety.

Caffeine Myths

We’ve broken down a couple of widely held myths…

Did you know how you brew your coffee can affect the caffeine content?

 

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