How much caffeine is in one shot of starbucks espresso

• Many people drink coffee to get a caffeine boost.
• You can control how much or how little caffeine you consume based on your coffee order.
• If you want a lot of caffeine, order a cold brew or drip coffee.
• If you want the least amount of caffeine, order a single shot of espresso or a latte.

From lattes to macchiatos to cold brew, it can be hard to decipher the difference between coffee drinks.

If you're looking to get the most caffeine out of your everyday coffee order at Starbucks, for example, a regular drip coffee is your best bet. If you want only a small kick of caffeine, however, a single shot of espresso is the way to go.

We broke down how much caffeine is in each coffee order according to a grande size at Starbucks, ranked from the most to least caffeinated. 

Keep scrolling to see how much caffeine is in your favorite drink.

Solo shot of espresso, 75mg

Many people believe a shot of espresso is the most caffeinated coffee order, and they aren't wrong. Espresso has the most caffeine per volume; however, the volume of an espresso shot is really small. If you drink a single shot of espresso you are only drinking 75 mg of caffeine, which is a lot considering its size of 1.5 ounces. However, espresso is actually the least caffeinated coffee drink you can order.

If you love espresso but really want a big caffeine kick, consider ordering a quadruple shot, which has 300mg of caffeine, which is still less caffeine than a 16oz drip coffee.

Latte, 150mg

A grande Caffe Latte at Starbucks contains two espresso shots, steamed milk, and milk foam.

Cappuccino, 150mg

A grande cappuccino also contains two espresso shots, so it'll also give you about 150 milligrams of caffeine.

Cafè mocha, 175mg

Along with espresso and steamed milk, a mocha also contains chocolate syrup, which can add a little extra caffeine. 

Flat white, 195mg

A grande flat white has three ristretto shots (which is slightly more concentrated than espresso) and steamed whole milk. The extra shot ensures that it's bolder than a latte or cappuccino.

Caffè Americano, 225mg

Some people think that an Americano and regular drip coffee are the same, although the drinks have a few differences that account for the caffeine discrepancy.

An Americano consists of espresso shots, hot water, and a thin layer of crema. 

Latte Macchiato, 225mg

A latte macchiato is another espresso drink that's made from shots of espresso and foamed whole milk. You're getting more coffee with this drink since it includes just milk foam rather than foam in addition to steamed milk. 

Nitro cold brew, 280mg

Nitro cold brew may not have the highest caffeine content compared to regular drip coffee, but because of the slight carbonation in the drink, you might feel the effects of its caffeine more quickly.

According to Shay Zohar, Director of Sales and Marketing at Barrie House, the air bubbles in the nitro drink makes the caffeine enter your bloodstream faster than other beverages, similar to how alcohol hits you faster when carbonated.

Pikes Place drip coffee, 310mg

If you really need an energy boost, it looks like good ol' drip coffee is the way to go. Although espresso has more caffeine per volume, the drip coffee's larger size means it dominates in the caffeine department. 

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