Espresso has less caffeine than regular coffee
Is it true that Espresso has less caffeine than regular coffee?
No. Evidence directly refutes the claim that espresso has less caffeine than regular coffee. Per unit volume, espresso consistently exhibits the highest concentration of caffeine compared to other brewing methods.
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The claim states that espresso has less caffeine than regular coffee. Multiple studies evaluating caffeine content per unit volume or per serving across different brewing methods consistently show that espresso yields the highest caffeine concentration, refuting the claim.
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Olechno, E., Puścion-Jakubik, A., Zujko, M., & Socha, K. (2021). Influence of Various Factors on Caffeine Content in Coffee Brews. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods10061208
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Wierzejska, R. E., Gielecińska, I., Hallmann, E., & Wojda, B. (2024). Polyphenols vs. Caffeine in Coffee from Franchise Coffee Shops: Which Serving of Coffee Provides the Optimal Amount of This Compounds to the Body. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29102231
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M, S., I, M., & A, D. (2025). Influence of Brewing Methods on the Bioactive and Mineral Composition of Coffee Beverages.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30204080
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The claim states that espresso has less caffeine than regular coffee. Multiple studies evaluating caffeine content per unit volume or per serving across different brewing methods consistently show that espresso yields the highest caffeine concentration, refuting the claim.
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