Archive for June 7th, 2010
Many people use the terms “coffee” and “espresso” interchangeably, but there is actually a distinction between these two beverages. Espresso is a variation of coffee that is much more concentrated and often has a slightly thicker consistency. Since it is more highly concentrated, the natural assumption is that espresso contains more caffeine, which isn’t necessarily the case.
After the beverage has been extracted from espresso machines, it is typically served in small cups, containing around 250mg of caffeine. While the caffeine content of an equivalent cup of coffee will be about the same, those who enjoy a latte or beverage from a coffeehouse often opt for a Venti or other large quantities. Coffee beverages of this stature can contain nearly 500mg of caffeine, about twice that of a typical espresso.