How much caffeine is there in a cortado?
A cortado traditionally is made with a double shot of espresso which contains about 150mg of caffeine. Did you know that even decaf espresso shots can still contain some caffeine? Depending on the decaffeination method, you could be consuming 10mg or more of caffeine per shot. What exactly is a cortado?
What is the caffeine content of green tea?
An 8oz cup of green tea usually contains about 28mg of caffeine according to the Mayo Clinic.
Does caffeine affect your body and keep you awake the same as it affects your friends or family?
Depends on your genes! Researchers have found certain genes that affect how quickly your body metabolizes caffeine. That explains why that one co-worker can drink 10 cups of coffee and still function normally! And also why you might get the jitters after just a cappucino. Nerd out and read this publication from the Oxford University Press.