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The amount of caffeine in a particular coffee The amount of caffeine in a particular coffee The amount of caffeine in a particular coffee drink depends on the brew and beverage size: drink depends on the brew and beverage size: drink depends on the brew and beverage size: Restaurant espresso (1 oz.) 40 to 75 mg Restaurant espresso (1 oz.) 40 to 75 mg Restaurant espresso (1 oz.) 40 to 75 mg Instant coffee (8 oz.) 27 to 173 mg Instant coffee (8 oz.) 27 to 173 mg Instant coffee (8 oz.) 27 to 173 mg Typical brewed coffee (8 oz.) 95 to 200 mg Typical brewed coffee (8 oz.) 95 to 200 mg Typical brewed coffee (8 oz.) 95 to 200 mg

(Source: Mayo Clinic) (Source: Mayo Clinic) (Source: Mayo Clinic)

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